Biology's Mirabito Named Scientific Teaching Mentor by Summer Institutes
By Madison Dyment
Sometimes it’s the path we least expect that brings us the most reward. This is certainly the case for University of Kentucky Biology Professor Pete Mirabito, who was recently honored for his long-time involvement with the Summer Institutes on Scientific Teaching.
Lewis Honors College Awards 2 Outstanding A&S Students With Top Honors
By Jenny Wells
The University of Kentucky Lewis Honors College presented two new college awards — the Diachun Scholar Award and the Evans Scholar Award — to two graduating seniors at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year.
A&S Neuroscience Professor Shapes the Minds of Tomorrow With Hands-on Lab Experience
By Madison Dyment
One of the most rewarding aspects of higher education is the chance to train the next generation of leaders and workers. Every so often, students are lucky enough to find opportunities that go above and beyond to give them practical experience in preparing them for their future. Mark Prendergast’s BIO 199 class is one of those opportunities.
How UK's Largest College is Rethinking, Restructuring the Freshman Experience
By Lindsey Piercy
Although students are excited to start their journey in higher education, there is often a feeling of apprehension. One of the most anxiety-producing tasks? Registering for classes.
UK's Spring 2019 Dean's List Announced
By Lori Adams
The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the spring 2019 semester. A total of 6,562 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.
Biology Graduate Student Mariah Donohue Receives Fulbright Scholarship
The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced that seven recent UK graduates and four doctoral students have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program scholarships. The UK recipients are among approximately 2,000 U.S. students who will travel abroad for the 2019-20 academic year.