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The UK Fellows program honors various levels of giving: University Fellows ($10,000 or more, individuals only); Barker Fellows ($50,000 or more); Bowman Fellows ($250,000 or more); Patterson Fellows ($500,000 or more); and Presidential Fellows ($1 million or more).

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 20, 2003) -- The University of Kentucky has inducted 249 new donors into its Fellows Society. Each member has contributed or committed $10,000 or more to UK.

Since the program began in 1966, more than 5,700 Fellows have made or pledged gifts in excess of $520 million. The generosity of these and other loyal contributors has enabled UK to exceed its Campaign goal of $600 million.

The UK Fellows program honors various levels of giving: University Fellows ($10,000 or more, individuals only); Barker Fellows ($50,000 or more); Bowman Fellows ($250,000 or more); Patterson Fellows ($500,000 or more); and Presidential Fellows ($1 million or more).

For a complete list of new Fellows click here.