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Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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By Kayla Coffee and Jenny Wells-Hosley
May 18, 2026

Each year, the University of Kentucky Graduate School recognizes exceptional faculty for their achievements in graduate education and scholarly research.  The 2026 recipients of the Albert D. and Elizabeth H. Kirwan Memorial Prize and the William B. Sturgill Award are Guoqiang Yu and Rachel Shane.

Friday

From Lexington to Almaty: UK MBA alum reshapes retail in Central Asia

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Wednesday

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Savannah Robin

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Monday

Martin-Gatton CAFE announces The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships 2026

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Monday

2026 ‘Great Teacher’ ToniMarie Marchioni blends artistry, mentorship

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July 17, 2026

UK alum Andy Rose promoted to senior news desk reporter at CNN

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July 15, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Ryan Voogt

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July 9, 2026

UK Alumni Association announces 2026 Service Awards, club winners

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July 8, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Shelita Jackson

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July 1, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Yeonjung Kang

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June 26, 2026

UK alum reflects on Olympic media career, from Beijing press officer to Milano Cortina announcer

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