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‘Making the choice to just do it’: UK alum discovers career as a performance dietitian

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Jan. 16, 2025

After graduating with two degrees from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition (DHN) at the University of Kentucky, performance and registered dietitian nutritionist Kelci McHugh believes that choosing an unconventional path was one of her best decisions.

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Kelci McHugh is a performance dietitian for the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division Sustainment Brigade Holistic Health and Fitness program at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. Photo provided by Kelci McHugh.

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UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer

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Jan. 10, 2025

Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.

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A young woman in a navy FFA jacket speaks in front of a room of people. The screen shows a photo of her and "Congratulations Caroline"

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Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6

Jan. 8, 2025

The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.

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Corn Field.

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Events

UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

Jan. 8, 2025

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

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Lab rat

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University of Kentucky researcher examines Universal Free School Meals' impact

Jan. 7, 2025

A collaborative research grant project, spearheaded by the University of Kentucky, aims to understand food assistance programs and their impact on youth’s health outcomes in the country.

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Shuoli Zhao

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Research

UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects

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Dec. 23, 2024

Students in Tracy Lu’s hospitality management and tourism course planned and hosted several events at the University of Kentucky and in Lexington this fall.

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A collage of photos show people posing with dogs, Christmas goodies, a flyer for a Take a Paws event, and a group photo of people in Christmas attire.

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UK faculty honored with Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence

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Dec. 23, 2024

Two University of Kentucky faculty members received the Master Teacher Award, which recognizes instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.

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Savannah Robin (left) and Julian Dupuis (right) pictured holding their Master Teacher awards. Photo by Matt Barton.

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Awards

Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Debbie Ellis

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Dec. 20, 2024

Ellis is a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alumna and the executive director of the Kentucky Soybean Association and the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board.

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Laura Stephenson, left, presenting wooden plaque award to Debbie Ellis.

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Awards

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

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Dec. 20, 2024

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.

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Ron Hustedde in Nepal learning more about community development. Photo provided by Ron Hustedde.

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Community Development

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE recognizes faculty members for achievement in research, graduate student mentorship

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Dec. 19, 2024

Carl Bradley and Daniel Howe recently received Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty awards.

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Headshots of two men, labeled Carl Bradley and Daniel Howe, are on a gradient blue background.

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