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By Bryant Welbourne and Kathy Johnson
Eight University of Kentucky faculty members are among more than 100 faculty members from all 14 Southeastern Conference universities taking part in the 2017-18 SEC Faculty Travel Program. Now in its sixth year, the program provides support for selected individuals to collaborate with colleagues at other SEC member institutions.
To read more about this event and our A&S writers please visit: uknow.uky.edu/content/video-uk-creative-writing-programs-growing-national-prominence-builds-long-legacy-excellence
Holmes Award Nominees Announced; Register Now for Luncheon
Twenty-three women at the University of Kentucky have been nominated for the 2016 Sarah Bennett Holmes Award, and registration is underway now to attend the award ceremony and luncheon 11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 10, at the Hilary J. Boone Center.
Six University of Kentucky educators were recently named recipients of the UK Alumni Association 2016 Great Teacher Award.
Gonzales Chosen to Judge PEN Award
PEN’s Literary Awards Committee has chosen Manuel Gonzales, assistant professor of English at the University of Kentucky, as a judge for the 2016 PEN/Fusion Emerging Writers Prize.
UK College of Law, A&S Team Up To Offer 6-Year BA + JD Program
A new collaboration between the University of Kentucky College of Law and College of Arts and Sciences will allow students seeking a law degree to save time and money by graduating in six years instead of seven.
In order to prepare for the exam and for law school, the American Bar Association recommends students take courses that strengthen their writing skills and research skills, as well as pursue majors that develop skills in problem solving, analytical reading, editing and oral communication. It’s no surprise, then, that many pre-law students choose English as their major.