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ISC senior named 'Most Promising Multicultural Student' by American Advertising Federation

Audrey Meulehe, senior integrated strategic communication major in the University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information, has been named to the 2024 class of the American Advertising Federation’s "Most Promising Multicultural Students" program.

UK student, FFA officer represents Kentucky for international leadership experience in Australia

University of Kentucky junior Casey Montgomery, an agricultural education student at the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was selected to attend the International Leadership Seminar for State Officers (ILSSO) for a 10-day excursion in Australia.

2 UK students awarded Fulbright Canada-Mitacs Research Internships

The University of Kentucky Office of Nationally Competitive Awards has announced Ella Brown-Terry and Rachel Hwang have been awarded Fulbright Canada-MITACS Globalink Research Internships, which will be completed this summer.

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Big Blue Nation Orientation

Big Blue Nation Orientation is a student’s official welcome to the UK family. At BBNO, students participate in academic advising and register for their first-semester classes. Additionally, students get familiar with campus, learn about campus resources and support programs and meet lots of other new Wildcats.

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