2025 VA Conference
2025 VA Engagement Scholarship Conference
Panelists will discuss the challenges faced by migrant students, the role of university-community partnerships in educational support, and best practices for fostering inclusive learning environments. By highlighting the successes and lessons learned from Step-Up, this session will provide valuable perspectives on supporting migrant and refugee students in Kentucky and beyond.
Presenters
- Lisa Hillenbrand (Multilingual Learners Specialist, Fayette County Public Schools)
- Erin Aycock (Student, University of Kentucky)
- Victoria Bravo (Student, University of Kentucky)
- Mariam Younis (Student, University of Kentucky)
- Moderator: Francis Musoni (Faculty Coordinator, University of Kentucky Step-Up Program)
ESL Campus Tour 2024
2024 ESL Tour Recap
The Step-Up Program, in partnership with the UK Visitor Center, proudly hosted English Language Learners from Tates Creek High School for our annual ESL Tour. Students spent the day exploring campus life at the University of Kentucky, beginning with an Admissions Session, followed by a guided tour that included stops at the Jacobs Science Building, William T. Young Library, residence halls, and the Gatton Student Center.
The visit concluded with lunch and time to connect with current UK students. We are grateful to continue this tradition each year, giving high school students the chance to experience UK’s welcoming community and envision themselves as future Wildcats.