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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.

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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

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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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May 6, 2026

Writing his way forward

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May 5, 2026

UK students, alumni earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

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May 5, 2026

Journalism student Jenna Lifshen accepts internship position at NBC

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May 5, 2026

The power of being heard: UK medical grad’s path to child psychiatry

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