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Ada Limon poses for a portrait on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Limons house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Michael Clubb | Lexington Herald-Leader

We are humans: Ada Limón and the necessity of poetry

Karrington Garland, Opinions Editor December 5, 2022

Current U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón returned to her home of Lexington, Kentucky, Thursday, Nov. 10, to read from three books she wrote during her 12 year stay here. She read, “Bright Dead Things”...

Ada Limon poses for a portrait on Monday, May 16, 2022, at Limons house in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo provided by Michael Clubb | Lexington Herald-Leader

An appreciation for U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón ahead of her visit to Lexington

Karrington Garland, Reporter October 21, 2022

In preparation for the current U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón’s upcoming reading at Transylvania University on Thursday, Nov. 10, I bought three of her most recent poetry books, “The Carrying” (2018),...

The lighting of hundreds of jack-o-lanterns on the steps of Old Morrison is a popular Transylvania University tradition.

PumpkinMania brings tricks, treats to Lexington community

Hailey Peters October 31, 2018

People of all ages in the Lexington area participated in PumpkinMania at Transylvania University on Oct. 30 for a “spook-tacular” night of fun, frights and family.Held the night before Halloween, PumpkinMania...

Kentucky Wildcats guard Jon Hood (4) blocks the ball during the second half of mens basketball vs. Transylvania at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Friday, November 1, 2013. Photo by Emily Wuetcher

Transy excited for opportunity to play Kentucky

October 26, 2018

It’s been five years since the Transylvania men’s basketball team traveled less than a mile to Rupp Arena, but all of that will change on Friday night during an exhibition game between the Bats and...

QuickClick Glasses pitched a design for customizable glasses frames, making them another one of the top five teams of GSEs Demo Day. 

GSE Demo Day gives young entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their business savvy

Blake Blevins July 18, 2017

The Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE) hosted its first Demo Day on Saturday, July 15 at Transylvania University.Sixty high school students divided into teams and pitched various businesses...

Knife attack at Transylvania University injures two

News Staff April 28, 2017

A knife attack reportedly occurred at Transylvania University Friday morning.The official Transylvania Twitter account tweeted at 9:23 a.m., "After an incident in our coffee shop, a suspect is in custody...

UK has diverse fields, lacks collaboration

March 30, 2017

When entering into UK, students are often overwhelmed at the possibilities and opportunities before them. From 16 colleges offering events, lectures, a seemingly endless list of courses and disciplines,...

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Kemper brings progressive ideals to the Commonwealth

October 24, 2016

From the pews to hopes of representing the sixth district, Nancy Jo Kemper is no stranger to reaching across the aisle for what she believes in. Kemper is a Lexington native, a self proclaimed lifelong...

Eastern history, fashion on display at Transylvania University

Aspen Gage January 17, 2016

[email protected] walked through time and fashion history at the East Meets West fashion show Saturday.The UK Confucius Institute presented the fashion show in Haggin Auditorium at Transylvania...

City council rejects zoning change after objections from local residents

Marjorie Kirk January 13, 2016

[email protected] first Urban County Council Meeting of 2016 voted against a change in zoning needed to build two duplexes that neighbors objected to in case it became student housing.Residents of the...

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