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Whaley places second in AIChE competition

Hannah Whaley, a senior majoring in chemical engineering, placed second in the 2025 American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) International Congress on Sustainability Science and Engineering (ICOSSE) student presentation competition.

UK’s Honaker wins SEC Faculty Achievement Award

Rick Honaker, Ph.D., professor of mining engineering in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been named winner of the 2025 Southeastern Conference (SEC) Faculty Achievement Award for the University of Kentucky.

Virtual Engineering LLP Meet & Greet Admitted Students Only

Join Director of the Engineering Living Learning Program (LLP) John Roberts and Peer Mentors of the Engineering LLP on Zoom to learn more about the Engineering LLP and campus housing.

Engineering For All

During the 2025 Engineering For All event, you and your guests will meet current engineering students, faculty and staff as you explore all that is wildly possible at the UK Pigman College of Engineering. You’ll interact with student leaders and see campus.

UK researcher enhances police de-escalation training with immersive AI, VR simulations

De-escalation training is a vital tool for police officers — helping to reduce the need for force and ensuring safer outcomes for everyone involved in a tense situation. Stephen Ware, associate professor in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky, has been working to enhance officer training through the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR).

Chawatko, Escobar and Klein, honored as UK 2025 Great Teacher Award winners

Through nominations and testimonials, the UK Alumni Association’s Great Teacher Award honors educators who inspire, challenge and support their students.

DOE funds UK research on critical materials for commercial fusion energy

The University of Kentucky has been selected to lead a project with $2.3 million in funding over four years from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop next-generation materials critical to commercializing fusion power.

James F. Hardymon receives UK Founders Day Award

In honor of the University of Kentucky’s founding in 1865, the UK Alumni Association has named James F. Hardymon the recipient of the 2025 UK Founders Day Award. The award recognizes individuals who personify goodwill, service and dedication to the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  

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Biomedical Engineering Showcase

During the 2025 Biomedical Engineering Showcase, you and your guests will meet current biomedical engineering students and faculty, see research labs and classrooms, and explore all that is wildly possible in the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering.