The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

The Student News Site of University of Kentucky

Kentucky Kernel

Solving a problem, two freshmen awarded for work on civics act

March 8, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerJoining the ranks of those such as Elvis Presley and former President Ronald Reagan, two UK students were awarded the highest civilian status in Kentucky on March 3.Journalism freshmen...

Program offers sex education and advice

March 8, 2011

By Genevieve AdamsIn light of the government’s recent vote to cut federal funding to clinics like Planned Parenthood, one local group is starting a campaign to inform people of what they think is the...

Passports available through student ID office

March 8, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerFuture academic globetrotters don’t have to worry about where they can obtain their passport.The WildCard ID Center, located in the Student Center, has been accepting passport applications...

Summer institute connects cultures

March 7, 2011

By Charlie CecilHonors students at UK are being challenged in an open competition for the chance to be selected to the US-United Kingdom Fulbright Summer Institutes.The institutes provide an opportunity...

Student brings world news to UK

March 7, 2011

By Drew TeagueOne student is trying to bring the international world closer to the UK community.MeNore Lake, a biology sophomore, is starting a monthly publication to inform the UK community about international...

Failure to launch

March 7, 2011

By Fink DensfordA few UK students have learned firsthand just how hard it can be to make it into space.The UK Space Systems Laboratory is looking to the future after their satellite, KySat-1, failed to...

Diversity Dialogue addresses cultural relations

March 7, 2011

By Melody BailiffUK students joined together Thursday to break down stereotypes and become more culturally aware through discussion of international relations with their peers.The Multicultural Affairs...

GRE to change this summer

March 7, 2011

By Jarrod ThackerBeginning Aug. 1, aspiring graduate students will face an untested challenge when seeking admission to post-baccalaureate studies.A revised Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test...

Department STEMs from education

March 4, 2011

By Rachel AretakisThe UK Board of Trustees approved a new department in the College of Education that specifically focuses on science, technology, engineering and mathematics.The Department of Science,...

Lab open for NASA launch of UK-built satellite

March 4, 2011

By Fink DensfordAs UK students are preparing to travel for spring break, a small set are preparing to celebrate an even greater journey — to space.The UK Space Systems Laboratory will open its doors...

Todd against budget cuts in education

March 4, 2011

By Drew TeaguePresident Lee Todd opposed Kentucky Senate’s proposal to take $6.7 million out of the state budget that would go to UK, according to a press release on Thursday.Todd said he feels the state...

Bill unites student presidents

March 4, 2011

By Brian HancockKentucky students may soon get a bigger voice in their state’s education reform.House Bill 422, which would officially recognize the Board of Student Body Presidents, was unanimously...

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