Diversity and Inclusivity | University of Kentucky College of Engineering

We create a world that works by building awareness of the benefits that diversity in all its forms can bring, and by ensuring that each person is able to contribute to and benefit from a culture and climate of inclusion.
Please review our Diversity and Inclusivity Action Plan here.

2019 College of Engineering Lyman T. Johnson Award Winners

Mfon-Abasi Itama (BSME ‘19) and Dominique R. Wright (BSME ‘08) were honored at the 29th annual Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence Awards Banquet.

National Society of Black Engineers Looks to Leave a Legacy on UK's Campus

Since the genesis of the organization on UK’s campus back in 2010, the goal has been to expand the number of black engineers in the country, but the group has become more.

Wildcat Cage Competition Yields Nearly $38,000 for Student Organizations

The event formerly known as “Shark Tank” enabled 21 student organizations from the college to pitch their initiatives for funding.

Spotlights

Edward Ojini

A junior majoring in electrical engineering, Edward Ojini is taking all he’s learning inside and outside the classroom and analyzing how it will help him once he returns to Nigeria.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Caroline Gerwig

When Caroline Gerwig discovered that UK not only offers a degree in mining engineering, but also the option to minor in dance, she was interested. But UK's scholarship offers closed the deal.

Mining Engineering

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Mujan Seif

Materials engineering doctoral student Mujan Seif doesn’t like to settle for simply knowing something works. She wants to know why it works.

Chemical and Materials Engineering Materials Engineering

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