University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences

The University of Georgia will celebrate more than 7,000 candidates for graduation in the Class of 2023 during upcoming Commencement ceremonies. The spring graduate ceremony will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 11, while the spring undergraduate ceremony will take place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12.

Students recently enrolled in the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences for fall 2023.

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 23EW4 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was established in 2022 to help recognize learners who do not qualify for President's List or Dean's List. Due to differences in term structures, SNHU's online and campus populations have different eligibility requirements for Honor Roll. Eligibility for the SNHU Honor Roll requires that a student earn an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for the term, and meet the following criteria. Campus Students: Part-time, coursework-only, and graduate students studying on campus are eligible for the Honor Roll. Full-time campus students (12+ credits) are not eligible for the Honor Roll, but may be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. Online Learners: Due to differences in term structures, full- and part-time undergraduate and all graduate online students and coursework-only learners are eligible for the Honor Roll. Please note: Full-time online undergraduate students who receive the Honor Roll may also be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. SNHU's President's and Dean's Lists require online students to accumulate 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6 and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Honor Roll is evaluated at the end of every term while Dean's List and President's List are evaluated at the end of each set of paired terms for online students. While acknowledgement of Honor Roll is an achievement, it is not a recognized university honor and has no bearing on eligibility for honor societies, Latin honors or Ceremonial honors at the time of conferral or during the Commencement Ceremony, or any notation on the student's academic transcript or diploma. Please see the university catalog for policies specific to Latin and Ceremonial Honors.

More than 500 University of Kentucky undergraduates participated in the 17th annual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. The showcase empowers undergraduates to share their research discoveries, ideas and creative works with the campus community and the public. This year's Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars was Wednesday, April 26, in the Gatton Student Center Grand Ballroom. Each spring, the Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars brings together undergraduates from all disciplines, their faculty mentors and members of the community. At UK, undergraduate research is central to creating a well-rounded student experience. Research and applied professional experiences further achievements and outcomes for both students and faculty and strengthen the university as a whole.

The University of Kentucky Gaines Center for Humanities has selected 12 undergraduates as scholars for the university's Gaines Fellowship Program for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. The Gaines Fellowship is presented in recognition of outstanding academic performance, demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, an interest in public issues and a desire to enhance understanding of the human condition through the humanities. Founded in 1984 by a gift from John and Joan Gaines, the Gaines Center for the Humanities is designed to enrich the study of the humanities at UK and functions as a laboratory for imaginative and innovative education on UK's campus.

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards announced that 10 students and five alumni were selected to receive government-funded National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships. In addition, one graduate student and one alumna received honorable mention recognition from the foundation. As part of the five-year fellowship, NSF Fellows receive a three-year annual stipend of $37,000 along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for tuition and fees for a research-based master's or doctoral degree in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) field.

Two undergraduates have been selected as recipients of the University of Kentucky's Beckman Scholars Program, titled Scholars United by Chemistry: Cultivating Excellence through Science Stewardship.

The University of Kentucky chapter of Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society inducted 445 new members during the Spring 2023 semester. The chapter's induction ceremony was held in the W. T. Young Auditorium. Celebrating academic excellence among first-year students, Alpha Lambda Delta's chapter has been active on UK's campus since 1940. There are more than 280 chapters of Alpha Lambda Delta nationally and the society has initiated more than 1 million students. The Spring 2023 induction class is the largest in UK's chapter history.

Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students on being named to the Honor Roll for the 23TW3 term. Honor Roll is a term-specific achievement that recognizes learners who excel at SNHU. It was established in 2022 to help recognize learners who do not qualify for President's List or Dean's List. Due to differences in term structures, SNHU's online and campus populations have different eligibility requirements for Honor Roll. Eligibility for the SNHU Honor Roll requires that a student earn an academic grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 or higher for the term, and meet the following criteria. Campus Students: Part-time, coursework-only, and graduate students studying on campus are eligible for the Honor Roll. Full-time campus students (12+ credits) are not eligible for the Honor Roll, but may be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. Online Learners: Due to differences in term structures, full- and part-time undergraduate and all graduate online students and coursework-only learners are eligible for the Honor Roll. Please note: Full-time online undergraduate students who receive the Honor Roll may also be eligible for President's List or Dean's List. SNHU's President's and Dean's Lists require online students to accumulate 12 credits in either EW1 & EW2, EW3 & EW4, or EW5 & EW6 and earn a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Honor Roll is evaluated at the end of every term while Dean's List and President's List are evaluated at the end of each set of paired terms for online students. While acknowledgement of Honor Roll is an achievement, it is not a recognized university honor and has no bearing on eligibility for honor societies, Latin honors or Ceremonial honors at the time of conferral or during the Commencement Ceremony, or any notation on the student's academic transcript or diploma. Please see the university catalog for policies specific to Latin and Ceremonial Honors.

More than 1,825 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall 2022 College of Arts & Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky Nu Circle of national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) inducted 56 new members at a virtual ceremony on Dec. 9. ODK recognizes superior leadership and exemplary character and encourages collaboration among members across the five phases celebrated by the society: scholarship, athletics, service, communications and arts. The Circle was established on May 2, 1925, and was recognized with a Superior Circle award from the national organization in 2018. "Being able to build community and meet as a chapter has definitely been a challenge this semester due to restrictions concerning COVID-19, but we were able to welcome our new members via a virtual induction ceremony," said 2020 Circle President Abby Vicars. "It was great to see the faces of all our new members who are committed to being leaders in their community and embodying ODK's ideals. We look forward to seeing what they accomplish as members of the Nu Circle and are eager to support them in their development as leaders in our community."

More than 2,100 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall 2020 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences will recognize more than 300 candidates in the Class of 2020 at a virtual commencement ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4.

Students selected for the University of Kentucky College of Arts & Sciences Student Ambassador Program

University of Kentucky, College of Arts and Sciences, welcomes the incoming freshman class.

The University of Kentucky's Alpha Lambda Delta inducted 51 College of Arts & Sciences students during the spring 2020 semester. The induction ceremony, originally scheduled for March, was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating academic excellence among first-year students, Alpha Lambda Delta was revived on UK's campus in 2019 after being dormant for several years. There are more than 280 chapters of Alpha Lambda Delta nationally, and the society has initiated more than 1 million students. UK's Alpha Lambda Delta chapter is supported by the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence and the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards in the Division of Student and Academic Life.

More than 2,610 undergraduate students have qualified for the Spring 2020 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that five recent UK graduates of the College of Arts & Sciences received Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships. The UK recipients are among approximately 2,100 U.S. students who will travel abroad for the 2020-21 academic year. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected based on academic or professional achievement as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. The program operates in more than 160 countries.

The Univeristy of Kentucky Department of Chemistry in the College of Arts & Sciences recently recognized outstanding undergraduate students for 2019-2020. The Department provides a friendly yet rigorous instructional environment in the forefront areas of chemistry at the undergraduate (B.A. and B.S.) and graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.) levels. A particular strength of its programs is the emphasis on original research, even at the undergraduate level. Chemistry majors garner the knowledge and skills to succeed in their chosen professions, whether continuing to graduate school to become research scientists, to industry or to professional schools. The faculty members of the Department have extensive research programs in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Current research facilities include five NMR spectrometers, two X-ray diffractometers, several mass spectrometers and a myriad of smaller-scale instrumentation.

The University of Kentucky's Department of Geography in the College of Arts & Sciences recently recognized outstanding students in spring 2020. Geographers ask where things are located on the surface of the earth, why they are located where they are, how places differ from one another, and how people interact with the environment. A major in geography analyzes and explains the location of and interrelationships between human and physical features of the earth's environment. Geographers also examine how and why features and their locations change over time, with particular interest in the many impacts of these changes on both people and natural settings.

The University of Kentucky Department of Modern and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Cultures in the College of Arts & Sciences recently recognized outstanding students for spring 2020. The Department advances the understanding and appreciation of language and cultural study domestically and abroad. It teaches undergraduate and graduate students, pursues research advancing knowledge in language and an array of cultural products (art, film, folklore, literature, music, mythology, religion, theatre) and provides service to the Commonwealth in language instruction and cultural awareness.

The University of Kentucky's Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts & Sciences recently honored students for outstanding achievements in spring 2020. The mission of the Department is to contribute quality instruction and scientific expertise in the geosciences, both now and for the future, to meeting global challenges in supplies of natural resources, mitigation of natural hazards, protection of the environment and public awareness of science.

The University of Kentucky's Department of Gender & Women's Studies in the College of Arts & Sciences recognized outstanding students in the spring 2020 semester. The Department aims to serve the University and the Commonwealth through promotion of equity and commitment to excellence. The faculty members and staff are committed to research and teaching about the lives, cultures, perspectives and activities of women globally.

The University of Kentucky's Department of English in the College of Arts & Sciences recently recognized undergraduate students for achievement in an online ceremony during the spring 2020 semester.

The University of Kentucky chapter of Phi Beta Kappa recently inducted 32 new members into the prestigious academic honor society. This year's induction ceremony, originally scheduled for April 22, was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Celebrating excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, Phi Beta Kappa elects more than 15,000 new members a year from 270 chapters across the United States. There are also nearly 50 alumni associations across the country that allow members to continue active affiliation with the society after graduation. "Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, and these students' induction is a testament to their hard and fruitful academic labors during their time at UK," said Philip Harling, chapter president and UK College of Arts & Sciences professor of history. "It's an honor they've richly deserved, and it's a great pleasure to recognize their achievements in this way." Click here to see a list of the spring 2020 inductees and learn more about the chapter on its Facebook page. UK's Phi Beta Kappa chapter is supported by the Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence in the Division of Student and Academic Life.

The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research and The Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence offered the first Virtual Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars. This event celebrated the scholarly and creative works of undergraduate researchers. The virtual showcase took place at the end of April. Among the 104 participants were 49 undergraduates in the College of Arts & Sciences. The website is here: https://www.uky.edu/academicenrichment/undergraduate-research/showcase-undergraduate-scholars

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 890 candidates for graduation during a virtual ceremony May 8.

More than 1,950 undergraduate students have qualified for the Fall 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Dean's List at the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences recognized more than 250 candidates for graduation at a Dec. 20 Commencement Ceremony at Rupp Arena.

University of Kentucky, College of Arts and Sciences, welcomes the incoming freshman class!