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Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

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By Kayla Coffee and Jenny Wells-Hosley
Monday

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.

Tuesday

UK professor explores meaning, values in elementary math in new book

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Monday

UK alums lead PPE testing projects from ‘head to toe’

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May 15, 2026

Applications for Summer Employee Educational Assistance Award open

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May 13, 2026

Alum dedicated to strengthening the future of Eastern Kentucky

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May 5, 2026

UK to award Malcolm J. Wilson with honorary degree

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May 1, 2026

UK honors 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award winners

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April 27, 2026

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

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April 24, 2026

REACH network hosts Research Analytics Summit

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April 21, 2026

Harley’s ‘Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation’ recognized by national association

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April 21, 2026

UK Leadership Development Collaborative, Leadership Advisory Council host faculty and staff seminar

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