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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

Design alum builds career at intersection of preservation, community impact

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Tuesday

University Press title ‘Black Appalachia’ wins 2026 Thomas D. Clark Medallion

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Sept. 3, 2026

Nominations sought for 2026 James Madison Award

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Sept. 1, 2026

UK Police Chief Joe Monroe elected president of Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police

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Aug. 19, 2026

Applications for fall Employee Educational Assistance Award now open

Aug. 17, 2026

‘Great Teacher’ Robin Cooper helps students see science beyond the classroom

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Aug. 10, 2026

College of Education staff member helps students find their voice, path to college

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Aug. 4, 2026

UK alum leads with heart as he serves his community

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Aug. 3, 2026

4 UK faculty members named 2026-27 SEC Academic Leadership Development Program fellows

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July 29, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Darshak Patel

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