UK folklorist explains the spellbinding history of Halloween
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2022) — Dressing up in a creative costume, gathering candy from neighbors until dusk and watching spooky movies late into the night.
These are time-honored Halloween traditions that might have you believing the mostly light-hearted holiday is uniquely American.
If so, you’ve been tricked.
A&S Alumni Tailgate
Tailgate with A&S alumni and friends before Kentucky and Georgia fight like cats and dogs!
Join Dean Ana Franco-Watkins for tailgate food and drinks, games, and A&S giveaways. All College of Arts & Sciences alumni are welcome to attend.
Reserve your spot HERE for the tailgate now - Space is limited.
UK professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2022) — Keaton Upshaw, a senior tight end for the Kentucky Wildcats, understands the demand of one of football’s true hybrid positions.
Running routes and catching passes on one play, then blocking a linebacker the next, means taking extra steps in practice to be prepared. It means sometimes going the extra yard.
A&S Faculty Voices: Frank X Walker. Dept of English
Acclaimed professor, author, and poet Frank X Walker discusses his passions for teaching and writing, and what makes the University of Kentucky Department of English such an outstanding program!
A&S students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists
By Jesi Jones-Bowman
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 24, 2022)The University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the fourth 5-Minute Fast Track Research Competition finalists. These undergraduates competed in the competition’s preliminary round and were selected as Top 10 finalists to present their research during the final round from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in The Cornerstone’s eSports Theater.
