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Appalachian Center Announces Spring 2022 Funding Opportunities

Applications for undergraduate and graduate research awards for students involved with research in the Appalachian region are due Feb. 15, 2022.

Markey’s SHE in Oncology Program Provides Valuable Experience for Future Women in Science

The summer program encourages more young women of diverse backgrounds to seek out careers in science and medicine.

2021 Oswald Research and Creativity Competition Winners Announced

Established in 1964 by then-UK President John Oswald, the Oswald Research and Creativity Competition encourages undergraduate research and creative activities across all fields of study.

Markey STRONG Scholars Program Provides Mentorship for Future Medical Leaders

The Markey STRONG Scholars Program fosters diversity in cancer research. The 10-week program that aims to provide career and professional development for college sophomores, juniors and seniors.

23 Students Selected for Undergraduate Research Ambassador Program

The newly redesigned ambassador program’s mission is to increase awareness and create opportunities for students to actively engage in research and creative scholarship.

UK Junior Kayli Bolton Named Astronaut Scholar

The Lewis Honors College junior is one of 2021’s 60 recipients to be awarded a scholarship of up to $15,000 from the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation.

'Behind the Blue': The 2021 Great Teachers, Part 2

This episode of "Behind the Blue" features part two of interviews with the 2021 winners of the Great Teacher Awards. The show includes interviews with three of them: Christopher Crawford (College of Arts and Sciences), Chad Risko, (College of Arts and Sciences) and Kathleen Swan (College of Education).

UK Appalachian Center Awards 8 Student Researchers

Three graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four graduate students and one undergraduate student received the center's Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

ACTION Preps Kentucky High Schoolers for Cancer Careers Even Through the Pandemic

The program offers Appalachian Kentucky high school and undergraduate students opportunities to gain cancer research, clinical, outreach and educational experiences.

Summer Research Experience at UK Inspires Undergraduates

The Summer Training in Environmental Health and Pharmacological Sciences (STEPS) program provides hands-on research experience, career coaching and mentorship to undergraduate students aspiring to become health care providers and scientists. 

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