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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.

Thursday

Nominations sought for 2026 James Madison Award

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Tuesday

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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July 24, 2026

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

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July 22, 2026

The 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Savannah Robin

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