LEXINGTON, Kentucky, April 1 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Brad Plaster named 2025-26 UK College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor * Brad Plaster, Ph.D., professor of physics and associate dean for research in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has been named the College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Professor for the 2025-26 academic year, an honor that recognizes excellence in research, teaching, service and leadership.  more