UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
This weekend, the University of Kentucky inducted 27 new members, including seven A&S alumni, into its esteemed Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The 2020 class of inductees returned to their alma mater on Friday to be honored for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world.This weekend, the University of Kentucky inducted 27 new members into its esteemed Hall of Distinguished Alumni.
27 to be Inducted Into UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
By Jenny Wells-Hosley and Meredith Weber
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 28, 2021) — This Friday, the University of Kentucky will induct 27 former students into the 2020 Hall of Distinguished Alumni. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world.
The prestigious event, held every five years, was postponed last year due to pandemic restrictions.
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A&S 2021 Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame: October 15, 2021 @ 6 p.m.
Location: Gatton Student Center, Worsham Theater
160 Avenue of Champions
Lexington, Kentucky
Hotel Information: To reserve lodging at the Hilton Lexington Downtown, 369 W. Vine St., at the A&S Hall of Fame discounted group rate, click here.
This year's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Reception will honor:
Alumni
- Barbara Bailey Cowden, B.G.S. '77
- Gurney Norman, English '59
- William H. Turner, Ph.D., Sociology '68
Faculty
- Paul M. Eakin, Department of Mathematics
Learn more about this year's event and inductees here.
The ceremony will be broadcast live on YouTube at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4x6aR5FCMA
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Worsham Theater/Virtual
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