Kentucky Women Writers Conference
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Carnegie Center
A Bridge Over Troubled Water: Race and African American Literary History
Sigma Tau Delta and the University of Kentucky English Department are proud to present a talk and discussion led by English professor Rynetta Davis. “A Bridge Over Troubled Water: Race and African American Literary History”
presents a great opportunity for all members of the university community to join together in celebrating a successful start to the semester while considering the fraught events of recent weeks in the context of our literary history. Snacks and drinks will be on hand to provide an afternoon pick-me-up.
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William T Young Alumni Gallery
Research Enhances Traditional Undergraduate Education
By Abby Schroering and Sara Shehata
As a land grant university, the University of Kentucky is committed to the advancement of knowledge through research. Even undergraduate students contribute significantly to that mission.
Students of any major, background and skill level have the opportunity to work with professors from all over UK, whether in labs, on faculty projects or even on independent projects that they design themselves.
A&S Students Recognized by Fulbright Program
By Whitney Hale
University of Kentucky Announces Spring 2017 Dean's List
By Lori Minter
The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the spring 2017 semester. A total of 6,412 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance.
To make a Dean’s List in one of the UK colleges, a student must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher and must have earned 12 credits or more in that semester, excluding credits earned in pass-fail classes. Some UK colleges require a 3.5 GPA to make the Dean’s List.
'Look and See' Wendell Berry’s Agrarian Teachings on the Big Screen
By Whitney Hale
Trailer for the documentary "Look and See: A Portrait of Wendell Berry."
A&S International Senior Plans to Make a Global Impact
By Jennifer T. Allen
Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle plans to change the world. Specifically, she plans to help eradicate poverty and fight injustice.
“It’s important to me that I’m doing meaningful work that is making a difference in this world,” Adekunle said.
Adekunle came to the University of Kentucky from Ghana as a 15-year-old freshman the fall of 2013. This past Sunday she walked across the stage at Rupp Arena and received her degree in international studies and English.
2017 A&S Commencement Speech: Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle
Tiwaladeoluwa Adekunle Adekunle, from Nigeria and Ghana, spoke at the 10 a.m. May 7 ceremony. She graduated with baccalaureate degrees in international studies and English from the UK College of Arts and Sciences. During her time at UK, Adekunle has held leadership positions with the African Student Association, UK Amnesty International and the Society for International Studies.
English Awards Day Ceremony 2017
The English Department's 37th Annual Awards Day Ceremony, was held on Friday April 28th.