News Archive: Community & Leadership Development
From concept to classroom: UK Agricultural Education and Advocacy students gain valuable skills through statewide initiative
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Jennifer Elwell
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Supporting the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s All in for Agriculture Education Week, University of Kentucky Community and Leadership Development helps bring the farm to schools through curriculum development.
UK alum Mya Price helps bring agriculture together through conversations
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky alum Mya Price is the recipient of the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence, recognizing her progress in removing barriers and facilitating conversations within agriculture.
University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun
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Bailey Vandiver
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Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.
UK Extension takes Big Blue Book Club on the road, connecting with communities across Kentucky
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Bailey Vandiver
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In March through June, the Big Blue Book Club will read ‘My Old Kentucky Road Trip’ and host meetings across the state.
University of Kentucky program grows future leaders and professionals through teaching and mentorship
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Zoey Ortega
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The University of Kentucky AFE 100 peer instructors program provides students a valuable experience to expand their leadership skills through teaching, mentorship and supporting incoming students.
University of Kentucky’s Housing Engagement and Research Initiative launches statewide resource hub online
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Christopher Carney
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The new website provides one place for Kentucky resources and data to help address the housing supply, access statewide.
UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer
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Bailey Vandiver
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Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.
UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.
‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.
University of Kentucky's CEDIK launches New Business Roadmap platform to support entrepreneurs across the state
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Jordan Strickler
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The launch of this platform is part of CEDIK’s broader mission to promote economic development and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.