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UK student crowned Miss Kentucky USA 2023

Rana Alsoufi, Reporter February 27, 2023

University of Kentucky student Madalyne Kinnett won the Miss Kentucky USA competition on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023. Fifty-four contestants competed this weekend for the title of Miss Kentucky USA in Somerset,...

Viola Davis’s EGOT status shows lack of representation in entertainment industry

Viola Davis’s EGOT status shows lack of representation in entertainment industry

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor February 15, 2023

Viola Davis is a woman of many talents. Every performance I have seen her in has been a testament to the vast and different lives of Black women. She owns the roles she decided to play, even those that...

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Ryan Murphy’s career reveals how far Hollywood has come – and how far there is to go

Jennifer Sadler, Reporter January 19, 2023

Famed writer, director and producer Ryan Murphy was granted the Carol Burnett Award at the 80th Golden Globes on Jan. 10. The award, which was created and first given at the 78th Golden Globes, was...

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis (7) makes a pass during the University of Kentucky vs. Florida football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 20-13. Photo by Jack Weaver | Staff

Will Levis named to Davey O’ Brien watch list

Cole Parke October 11, 2021

Kentucky quarterback Will Levis was named on the Davey O’Brien watch list for week six. The award is described as the most prestigious college quarterback award since its creation in 1977.The Wildcats...

A slide from the Kentucky Press Associations awards show for 2021, showing the results of Kernel finishes in the Best Sports Page category.

Kernel staff wins General Excellence award from KPA for third year running

Kernel staff February 5, 2021

For the third year in a row, the Kentucky Kernel has taken home the top honor for collegiate papers in the state of Kentucky - the General Excellence award presented by the Kentucky Press Association."These...

Kernel, KRNL win national and international awards

Emily Girard October 31, 2020

The Kentucky Kernel and KRNL won 17 Pacemaker awards, the Associated Collegiate Press announced Oct. 22. The awards are given to student newspapers and magazines that display excellent writing, storytelling...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley gets set on defense during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

SEC men’s basketball postseason awards announced, Quickley SEC Player of the Year

Kernel Sports Staff March 10, 2020

Just days ahead of the SEC Tournament in Nashville, No. 1 seeded Kentucky has four players winning postseason awards, included the top league award. Sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley was named SEC Player...

Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley gets set on defense during the game against Auburn on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 73-66 clinching the SEC regular season title. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Quickley earns second straight SEC Player of the Week honor

Kernel Sports Staff March 2, 2020

For the second straight week, Kentucky sophomore Immanuel Quickley has earned a Player of the Week honor from the SEC league office. The sophomore shares a Co-SEC POW honor with Arkansas' Mason Jones. His...

Kentucky junior forward Nick Richards dunks the ball during the UK vs. University of Alabama basketball game on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK defeated Alabama 76-67. Photo by Rick Childress | Staff

Nick Richards takes home National and Conference Player of the Week

Braden Ramsey January 27, 2020

After back-to-back top performances against Georgia and Texas Tech, Kentucky big-man Nick Richards has been named the NCAA March Madness Player of the Week and SEC Co-Player of the Week.The awards are...

Kernel staffers, advisers and alumni pose with their awards after the 151st Kentucky Press Association awards banquet on Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, in the Hilton Inn in downtown Lexington, Ky. Photo by Kakie Urch.

Kernel staff win General Excellence, individual awards at KPA convention

Kernel Staff January 24, 2020

The Kentucky Kernel staff added to their award-winning history Friday night, receiving multiple awards at the 151st annual convention of the Kentucky Press Association.The Kernel staff received the top...

Kentucky punter Max Duffy punts the ball during the game against Missouri on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 29-7. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Punter Max Duffy wins Ray Guy Award

Mohammad Ahmad December 12, 2019

The Kentucky football team continues to receive national recognition.This time, Cats' punter Max Duffy is the center of attention. On Thursday night, during the Home Depot College Football Awards in Atlanta,...

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. celebrates a touchdown scored by running back AJ Rose during the game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. Tennessee won 17-13. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

Lynn Bowden wins Paul Hornung Award

Mohammad Ahmad December 11, 2019

For the first time in school history, the Kentucky football team has a Paul Hornung Award winner.Wide receiver-turned-quarterback Lynn Bowden was named the 2019 Paul Hornung Award winner on Wednesday morning...

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