By Kelley Bozeman

Some 40 banners celebrating the successes of members of the UK family hang throughout campus.

Sept. 24, 2001 (Lexington, Ky.) -- University of Kentucky faculty, staff, students and alumni have left an indelible mark on the world.

They have been honored by Nobel, Pulitzer, Guggenheim, Grammy and other prestigious panels. And programs such as the College of Pharmacy, the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce and the Martin School are repeatably among the nation's best.

UK researchers have gained world recognition for their efforts to uncover the mysteries of Alzheimer's disease, and graduates lead several of America's largest corporations or have made their mark in their respective fields.

Some 40 banners celebrating the successes of members of the UK family hang throughout campus proving to the world that UK is home to some of the best and brightest higher education has to offer.

The banners, an idea of UK President Lee T. Todd Jr. and his wife, Patsy, will be updated regularly to include the most recent university advancements.

"Not many people know UK has six Pulitzer Prize winners or two Nobel Prize winners," Todd said. "People walking through campus will be able to see first hand the great accomplishments of our students and alumni."