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Patrick Lee Lucas named 2026-27 University Research Professor

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 24, 2026
Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

During their meeting this week, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved School of Interiors professor Patrick Lee Lucas, Ph.D., as the College of Design’s University Research Professor for the 2026-27 academic year in recognition of his distinguished scholarly achievements and contributions to interdisciplinary research.

The Chellgren Endowed Professorship helps Rebekah Radtke shape the undergraduate experience at UK through teaching, research and program innovation. Photo provided by UK Research Communications.

Radtke nominated for 2026 Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor

Haley Simpkins
 Apr 24, 2026
Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

Rebekah Radtke, associate professor in the School of Interiors, has been nominated for the UK Office of Undergraduate Research’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award. 

A collage promoting the 20th Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars on April 29, 2026. Images show students presenting research. Event details highlight 3 sessions, 449 presentations, and over 500 students participating. The tone is celebratory and academic.

20th Annual UK Showcase of Undergraduate Scholars

Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Architecture, College of Design, Interiors, Product Design, Research, University of Kentucky

Hosted by the University of Kentucky Office of Undergraduate Research, this annual event celebrates undergraduate research, scholarship and creative work from across the university. Join us in supporting our students and exploring the inspiring work of UK’s undergraduate scholars. Find the schedule for the 13 College of Design students representing us below.

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Behind the university’s spaces: The work of UK’s interior designers

Katelin Ralenkotter
 Apr 1, 2026
Alumni, Interiors, University of Kentucky

Interior Design Services, a small two-person team in Facilities Management, helps shape nearly every space at the University of Kentucky.

A man with a conference badge stands beside a wall displaying the text "Metropolis Future 100 Interior Design Graduates" in bold red letters on a beige background.

Interiors grad student chosen for 2026 Metropolis Future100

Haley Simpkins
 Mar 30, 2026
International, College of Design, Interiors, Research

Paymaan Taymouri, graduate student in the University of Kentucky School of Interiors, has been named to Metropolis magazine’s 2026 Future100 list, an honor recognizing the top architecture and interior design students in North America.  

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Dewhirst named inaugural Gray Design Building Gallery Director

Haley Simpkins
 Mar 23, 2026
College of Design, Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky College of Design has appointed Hannah Dewhirst as the inaugural gallery director for the Gray Design Building Gallery, a new leadership role that will guide the development of the gallery as a hub for exhibitions, research and public engagement. 

NCUR 2026

3 UK design undergrads to present at national research conference

Haven L. Patrick
 Mar 5, 2026
Architecture, College of Design, Interiors, Product Design, Research, University of Kentucky

Forty-eight University of Kentucky students, including three from the College of Design, will present their research at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) on April 13-15 in Richmond, Virginia.

The FeltLOOM, a machine used to streamline what had traditionally been a slow, labor-intensive wool-processing workflow. Photo by Haley Simpkins.

Angelo Donghia Foundation grant brings FeltLOOM to UK SoftLab

Haley Simpkins
 Feb 26, 2026
College of Design, Interiors, Research, University of Kentucky

The University of Kentucky School of Interiors has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Angelo Donghia Foundation to purchase a FeltLOOM, a multineedle industrial felting machine with a user-friendly design and intuitive operation, enhancing the SoftLab’s capacity to support a wider range of students and design education initiatives.  

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Info Session Accelerated Master's in Interiors

Feb 27, 2026, 1:00 – 2:00 PM
College of Design, Interiors

The UK School of Interiors will host an Accelerated Master’s Program Information Session on Friday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. in room 107E of the Gray Design Building. This session will provide an overview of the accelerated pathway, including eligibility, application timing, program structure, and how select undergraduate coursework may count toward both bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Lunch will be provided.

The 2026 Great Teacher Award winners. From left: Paul Priyesh, Robin Cooper, Mark Prendergast, Patrick Lee Lucas, Zach Agioutantis and ToniMarie Marchioni. Photo by Tim Webb.

Lucas honored as a 2026 Great Teacher

Meredith Weber
Feb 18, 2026
Interiors, University of Kentucky

For more than six decades, the University of Kentucky has celebrated teachers who leave a lasting mark on their students’ lives. That tradition continued Feb. 17 as six educators were honored as the 2026 Great Teacher Award recipients, each selected through a process that begins with heartfelt nominations from the students they teach and mentor every day. 

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