# UK to interview second finalist for Lewis Honors dean  
**Published:** 2026-04-13T15:57:53.000Z  
**Source:** [University of Kentucky News](https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/candidate-b-lewis-honors-college-dean-participate-open-forum)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky will bring four finalists to campus this week for an open forum to interview for the position of dean of the [Lewis Honors College](https://honors.uky.edu), according to [a university announcement](https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/candidate-b-lewis-honors-college-dean-participate-open-forum).

The second candidate will participate in an open forum at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, in room U136 of Lewis Hall. Members of the UK community are invited to attend and provide feedback on the finalist. Those unable to attend in person may view the forum on Zoom.

Following the forum, a recording and confidential online survey will be available on [the search website](https://provost.uky.edu/open-searches/dean-lewis-honors-college) for 48 hours, allowing community members to assess the candidate's strengths and areas for growth.

[Provost Robert S. DiPaola](https://provost.uky.edu/about/about-provost) will make the final selection after reviewing feedback from the search committee and campus community. The names and curriculum vitae of finalists will be shared with the UK community 24 hours before their first meeting on campus.

The Lewis Honors College provides enriching and impactful honors education experiences to students at the state's flagship institution. The search follows after an extensive national effort to identify qualified candidates who demonstrate significant academic administration experience in higher education and maintain distinguished records of teaching, research and service.

UK supervisors are encouraged to allow team members to participate in the open forums as feasible. Additional candidates will continue campus visits throughout the coming weeks as part of the comprehensive selection process.

## Sources

- [University of Kentucky News](https://uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/candidate-b-lewis-honors-college-dean-participate-open-forum)
- [Provost's office with dean search information and candidate forum details](https://provost.uky.edu/open-searches/dean-lewis-honors-college)
- [Lewis Honors College homepage with college mission and information](https://honors.uky.edu)
- [Office of the Provost biography for Robert S. DiPaola](https://provost.uky.edu/about/about-provost)

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