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UK researchers part of global team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

UK physicists are among an international team recognized with one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honors — the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

Outstanding UK faculty honored with Kirwan Prize, Sturgill Award

UK honors faculty Guoqiang Yu and Rachel Shane with the 2026 Kirwan Prize and Sturgill Award for excellence in research and graduate education.

11 students awarded CURE Fellowships

UK's Office of Undergraduate Research has announced the 11 students selected for the 2026 Commonwealth Undergraduate Research Experience Fellowship program.

6 students selected as 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows

Six UK undergraduates have been selected for the Sustainability Summer Research Fellowship, a program that supports student-led projects that advance sustainable practices and community impact through research.

4 students named Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors

OUR has awarded four students as Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors in recognition of their outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities at UK.

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

5 UK faculty honored for excellence in undergraduate research mentoring

Five UK faculty members received the 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award for their exceptional leadership and support of student researchers.

UK students, alumni earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Twelve UK students and recent graduates have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

CPH Showcase 2026 Highlights Research and Community Collaboration

CPH Showcase 2026 featured 90+ projects highlighting UK College of Public Health research, student innovation, and community partnerships across Kentucky.

Markey director B. Mark Evers to lead American Surgical Association

B. Mark Evers, director of the UK Markey Cancer Center, professor of surgery and the McDowell Cancer Foundation Endowed Chair in the UK College of Medicine, has been named president-elect of the American Surgical Association.

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