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Kernel photo editor selected as finalist for Hearst journalism championship

Kernel photo editor selected as finalist for Hearst journalism championship

Rayleigh Deaton May 17, 2022

Jack Weaver, managing and photo editor of the Kentucky Kernel, has been named a photojournalism finalist for the 2021-2022 Hearst National Journalism Awards Championship. The championship brings together...

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) screams after scoring a touchdown during the University of Kentucky vs. University of Louisville Governor’s Cup football game on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Kentucky. UK won 45-13. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Lynn Bowden to enter 2020 NFL Draft, will play in Belk Bowl

Erika Bonner December 9, 2019

Kentucky junior Lynn Bowden has announced via Twitter that he will enter the 2020 NFL Draft after he plays one last game with the Kentucky Wildcats at the Belk Bowl. In a video posted to his Twitter,...

Kentucky Wildcats third baseman Abbey Cheek high fives head coach Rachael Lawson after scoring a run during the third inning of the championship game of the Lexington Regional at John Cropp Stadium on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Lexington, KY. Photo by Addison Coffey | Staff.

Abbey Cheek named finalist for National Player of the Year

April 24, 2019

Kentucky softball standout Abbey Cheek has been named a finalist for the 2019 USA Softball National Player of the Year. The senior is one of 26 finalists from all Division I softball teams around the...

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Student employee nominations of the year now being accepted

Sydney Momeyer March 6, 2019

UK is now accepting nominations for student employee of the year.Every year, UK HR Student Employment selects 10 finalists for the title. "The award recognizes undergraduate students who have demonstrated...

JJ Williams gets selected as the 18th overall pick by the Columbus Crew in the 2019 MLS Super Draft on January 11, 2019. 

Williams selected as the 18th pick by Columbus Crew

Mohammad Ahmad January 11, 2019

Former UK star forward J.J Williams added another accomplishment to his bucket list Friday afternoon after being selected 18thoverall by the Columbus Crew in the MLS SuperDraft at the McCormick Place in...

Kernel news editor Rick Childress was named Associated Collegiate Press Reporter of the Year at the National College Media Convention on Oct. 27, 2018, in Louisville, Kentucky. Photo by Lauryn Haas | Staff 

Kernel news editor wins national Reporter of the Year award

Kernel Staff October 27, 2018

Kentucky Kernel news editor Rick Childress won first place in the Reporter of the Year category, awarded by the Associated Collegiate Press at the National College Media Convention in Louisville on Saturday. Childress...

Kentucky Wildcats Stanley Boom Williams runs during the first half against the Vanderbilt University Commodores at Commonwealth Stadium on Saturday, September 27, 2014 in Lexington, Ky. Kentucky defeated Vanderbilt 17-7. Photo by Michael Reaves | Staff 

Kernel staff predictions for second half of football season

By Kernel Sports Staff October 15, 2018

Despite ending the first half of the season with a loss, Kentucky football is off to one of its best starts in recent memory, and has a chance to keep the momentum going in the second half.Before the second...

Arden Barnes (left) and Rick Childress pose for a photo outside the Grehan Journalism building on April 26, 2018. Photo by Bailey Vandiver | Staff

Kernel staffers recognized as finalists for national journalism awards

Jacob Eads September 28, 2018

Two Kentucky Kernel staffers are finalists for national awards recognizing excellence in student journalism.Kernel news editor Rick Childress was recently named a finalist for the Associated College Press’...

The LAUNCH will be taking submissions from college students for its a million-dollar screenplay competition until May 31.

A million-dollar opportunity is one screenplay away

Ashley Chuck April 24, 2018

For college students looking for a path into the film industry, The LAUNCH is the place to look.Film producers Zachary Green and Jason Shuman co-founded The LAUNCH, a screenplay competition in which the...

Provost David Blackwell addresses members of UK Staff Senate on Jan. 23, 2018 in Lewis Honors College. Blackwell assumed his role on Jan. 8. 

Search for Dean of Libraries postponed til fall, provost says

Kernel News Staff April 20, 2018

A search for a new Dean of Libraries has been suspended until the fall semester, Provost David Blackwell told campus via email Friday. Three finalists were named for the position this semester. But after...

Kernel finalist for top college newspaper award

News Staff August 29, 2016

The Kentucky Kernel is a finalist for one of the top awards in college journalism, the Pacemaker. Three rounds of judging narrowed the 155 entries from around the country to 30 finalists, a handful of...

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