A total of 65 Kentucky Wildcat student-athletes earned a place on the 2019 Southeastern Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, announced last Wednesday by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
The University of Kentucky is always looking for ways to ensure students have access to the best course material. With textbook prices on the rise, some students have decided to forgo buying textbooks. As an active contributor to student success, the UK Libraries started the Alternative Textbook Grant Program in 2016 to help faculty offer free or affordable course material. For the upcoming year, 10 grants are being awarded.
Kentucky softball seniors Katie Reed and Jenny Schaper recently were both named CoSIDA First Team Academic All-Americans, the organization announced.
Jennifer D. Greer has been named dean of the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, which houses the Department of Communication, the School of Journalism and Media, the Department of Integrated Strategic Communication, the School of Information Science, and the Graduate Program in Communication.
Last week, the University of Kentucky Advising Network hosted the Ken Freedman Day of Recognition, with a luncheon sponsored by Student and Academic Life, honoring advisors for their work during the previous academic semester.
Some of the newest art students at the University of Kentucky were recognized during the Foundations Show Reception held March 28, at Bolivar Art Gallery in the Art and Visual Studies Building. The exhibition, juried by visiting artist Jessica Burke, from University of North Carolina Charlotte, showcased the work of over 100 students at UK School of Art and Visual Studies.
Twelve University of Kentucky athletes were recognized as 2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars, announced recently by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine. Among the 12 Wildcats to earn Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars honors, junior swimmer Asia Seidt was named the Arthur Ashe Female Sports Scholar of the Year.
Per University of Kentucky tradition, UK President Eli Capilouto has selected student representatives to speak at each of the four UK Commencement Ceremonies. The ceremonies will be held Friday, May 3, and Sunday, May 5, in Rupp Arena.
Five citizens who have distinguished themselves in their careers and community service will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Kentucky at May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies. The UK Board of Trustees has approved the honorary degrees for Stephen B. Bright, Yvonne Giles, Jim Host, Howard L. Lewis and Reese Terry.