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The First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassadors are student leaders who help welcome new incoming students to the University of Kentucky.

Through new student orientation programs, they lead Big Blue Crews, share their experiences, and help create a supportive and exciting environment as new Wildcats begin their journey at UK.

Find your Big Blue Crew leader and learn more about our FYE Ambassador team below.

Meet the 2026–2027 FYE Ambassador Team

Abby, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Abby B.

Aerospace Engineering, Sophomore

Dayton, OH

Adaline, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Adaline P.

Finance and Accounting, Freshman

Lakeland, FL

Addison M., First-Year Experience Ambassador

Addison M.

Middle Level Teacher Education, Freshman

Atlanta, GA

Addison O., First-Year Experience Ambassador

Addison O.

Art Studio, Freshman

Sandy Hook, KY

Alauna, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Alauna W.

International Studies, Sophomore

Radcliff, KY

Alexis, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Alexis T.

Biology, Freshman

Lima, OH

Briar, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Briar H.

MCLLC: Japan Studies, Freshman

Louisville, KY

Brooklyn, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Brooklyn H.

Food Biosciences, Freshman

Lynden, WA

Clemence, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Clemence A.

Aerospace Engineering, Freshman

Moncton, Canada

Drew, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Drew M.

Management and Accounting, Sophomore

Downington, PA

 

Emerson, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Emerson H.

Human Health Sciences, Freshman

Lexington, KY

Erick, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Erick R.

Elementary Education, Freshman

Paris, KY

Grace R.

Psychology, Junior

Louisville, KY

Heidi, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Heidi S.

Law and Justice, Freshman

London, KY

Isatou, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Isatou S.

English and Political Science, Freshman

Louisville, KY

Jay, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Jay B.

Communication and Journalism, Freshman

Lexington, KY

Jhonelle, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Jhonelle C.

Human Health Sciences, Sophomore

Clarendon, Jamaica

Kamili, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Kamili H.

Human Health Sciences, Junior

Clarendon, Jamaica

Kristine, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Kristine O.

Social Work, Junior

Anambra, Nigeria

Loganann, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Loganann R.

Neuroscience and Psychology, Sophomore

Louisville, KY

Londyn, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Londyn M.

Accounting, Freshman

Clarksville, TN

Maddie, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Maddie H.

Clinical Leadership and Management, Sophomore

Lexington, KY

Melanie, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Melanie R.

Psychology and Criminal Justice, Sophomore

Radcliff, KY

Mya, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Mya A.

Management and Hospitality, Management and Tourism, Freshman

Monticello, KY

Nyasia J.

Mechanical Engineering, Junior

Clarendon, Jamaica

Olivia, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Olivia F.

Accounting, Freshman

Hyden, KY

Rhianna, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Rhianna I.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences, Freshman

Georgetown, KY

Roxane O.

Mathematics and Accounting, Freshman

Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso

Shea, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Shea L.

Political Science, Freshman

Virginia Beach, VA

Stephon R.

Neuroscience, Sophomore

Clarendon, Jamaica

Taryn, First-Year Experience Ambassador

Taryn C.

English and Political Science, Freshman

Ashland, KY

Interested in Becoming an FYE Ambassador?

First-Year Experience (FYE) Ambassadors play a critical role in shaping a student’s first-year experience at UK. As the face of orientation programs, they lead Big Blue Crews, share their experiences, and help create an exciting and supportive environment for incoming Wildcats.

If you're passionate about helping others feel connected and confident as they begin their journey at UK, we encourage you to learn more about joining the team.

Become an FYE Ambassador