Student News

UK College of Nursing graduate turns cancer journey into advocacy

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By Alexis Baker and Hillary Smith
May 5, 2026

After surviving Hodgkin’s lymphoma twice, Hannah Everett, a graduating senior in the University of Kentucky College of Nursing, is turning her personal cancer journey into patient advocacy through nursing practice, research and service.

Tuesday

‘You’re in the dirt’: UK soil judging team gains valuable experience, celebrates national success

Group of students standing around a soil pit outdoors while an instructor holds up a sample of soil, explaining its characteristics. Several students take notes on clipboards, and tools are visible in the exposed layers of earth behind them.
Monday

UK student 1 of 65 nationally to receive Udall Scholarship

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May 14, 2026

Explore First shapes futures for UK’s first-generation graduates

A group of students and staff stand together on the steps of a white-columned campus building, smiling and posing for a group photo.
May 13, 2026

UKY Film Festival celebrates winners, student creativity

Nine people stand on a theater stage holding awards during a University of Kentucky Film Festival ceremony, with a large “UK FILM” logo projected behind them.
May 11, 2026

NextGen Service Fellowship provides students hands-on international experience

May 7, 2026

UK’s Omicron Delta Kappa Nu Circle inducts new members, recognizes student leaders

May 7, 2026

From Hazard to healing: UK pharmacy grad driven to serve Appalachia

A University of Kentucky graduate wearing doctoral regalia and a black academic cap with a gold tassel stands smiling in a hallway. The graduate’s purple hair and UK logos on the gown are visible as they rest their arms on a railing indoors..
May 6, 2026

UK Lewis Honors College student named 2026 Key into Public Service Scholar

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May 6, 2026

From campus to Corps: Public Health grad using community-centered training for global good

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May 6, 2026

Meet the May 2026 UK Commencement student speakers

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