UKinSPIRE fellows to pursue high-impact international research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) — The Office of the Vice President for Research and the University of Kentucky International Center have announced the second cohort of UKinSPIRE fellows.
Arts and Sciences Researchers Receive Igniting Research Collaborations Grants
By Erin Wickey
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 16, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Igniting Research Collaborations program has awarded nearly $600,000 in pilot grants to support cross-college interdisciplinary research.
The goals of IRC include increasing interdisciplinary scientific engagement and leveraging the breadth of UK expertise to tackle problems in the Commonwealth.
Archaeologist discovers Spartacus’ first battlefield in southern Italy with help of Arts and Sciences professor
By Jennifer Sciantarelli and Tom Musgrave
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 12, 2024) — University of Kentucky archaeologist Paolo Visonà, Ph.D., an adjunct associate professor in the University of Kentucky’s School of Art and Visual Studies (SA/VS), announced a major archaeological discovery in Calabria, Italy.
Robert S. Lipman Graduate Fellowships in Psychology and History
The Lipman Fellowships in the Departments of Psychology and History are critical in attracting exceptional graduate students, fostering groundbreaking research and cultivating the next generation of scholars. Our current fellows are making significant progress in their coursework, research and campus involvement. Click the following links to learn more about how this generous support empowers our students and explore the achievements of both current and former Lipman Fellows:
UK STEM Experiences camps become gateway to rewarding opportunities for all
LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 10, 2024) — University of Kentucky Summer STEM Experiences Camps show what is possible when the university, local schools and community come together to bring STEM to life for youth.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellow Pursues Discovery of Natural Cancer Treatments on Way Toward a Doctorate in Chemistry
By Richard LeComte
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Alyson Ackerman’s success as a doctoral candidate in chemistry at the University of Kentucky is attributable directly to St. Nick.
Arts and Sciences Ambassador 25th Alumni Reunion

Join your fellow ambassador alumni to celebrate the
Arts and Sciences Ambassador 25th Alumni Reunion
Friday, October 25, 2024
UK Campus Walking Tour
2:00 – 3:00 pm | Gatton Student Center Visitor Center
Tour will be held rain or shine
Arts and Sciences Ambassador 25th Alumni Reunion Reception
5:30 – 7:30 pm | Gatton Student Center 330 AB
Early evening reception featuring
Dean Ana Franco-Watkins and the 2024-2025 Arts and Sciences Ambassadors
Saturday, October 26, 2024
A&S Alumni Tailgate | UK vs. Auburn
Tailgate at 5:45 pm with kickoff at 7:45 pm
Tobacco Research Lawn | Corner of University Drive and Cooper Drive
-Helpful Links-
Hotel block with Hilton Lexington Downtown
Keeneland Fall Meet Information
Contact Laura Sutton, Senior Director of Philanthropy, with any questions
lsutton@uky.edu | 859-257-3551
UK Political Science Student Participates in Foreign Service Fellowship Program
LEXINGTON Ky. -- Bethany Abebe, a political science and international studies major in the University of Kentucky's College of Arts and Sciences, participated in the Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders in Washington, D.C., in June. She was one of 20 students chosen for the program.
The Meridian-Cox Foreign Service Fellowship for Emerging Leaders is a fully paid enrichment and training program seeking to expand awareness and access to U.S. Foreign Service careers to students from underrepresented communities.

