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

By Zoey Ortega
Published on 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.

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

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 19, 2024

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

UK researcher receives prestigious award for years of dedication to microbial biodiversity

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 13, 2024

University of Kentucky Professor and Plant Pathologist Rick Bennett honored for outstanding leadership and commitment to safeguarding microbials, playing a pivotal role in the science community.

‘A family man’: UK alum Robert (Bob) Hall Jr. dedicates a lifetime to agriculture and community

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 3, 2024

Sixth-generation Kentucky farmer and native, Robert (Bob) Hall Jr. will be inducted into the 2025 University of Kentucky Hall of Distinguished Alumni; yet accolades are not what drives him—it’s family and a desire to see others succeed.

‘An Ocean of Opportunity’: UK Extension honored at Epsilon Sigma Phi national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 22, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professionals were recognized for excellence at one of the nation's oldest and largest professional development organizations.

‘A strong showing’: UK Cooperative Extension County agents recognized, awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 19, 2024

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference awarded several University of Kentucky county extension agents for commitment to the field.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute, Cooper House complex honored by AIA Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 7, 2024

Two state-of-the-art University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment buildings provide valuable resources and education for all UK students.

‘Opening doors for youth to thrive’: Kentucky 4-H agents awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 4, 2024

Several Kentucky 4-H agents received awards in areas of programming, leadership and service at a prominent national conference.

Two new childcare centers set to open with support from Kentucky SBDC

By Ryan Ferguson and
Published on Oct. 28, 2024

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), administered by the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Trust Fund earlier this year.

'Under One Sky': UK Extension Family and Consumer Sciences department recognized with national awards

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 25, 2024

A group of Family and Consumer Sciences department professionals received national recognition for programming, leadership and professional development.