News Archive: Awards
Ag Biotech junior receives NSF fellowship
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 16, 2017
Emily Major received a NSF fellowship to support research and travel.
CAFE student receives award abroad for outstanding community engagement
Published on Sep. 25, 2017
Nicole Funk received recognition for best community internship work at at the Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Quito, Ecuador.
Veterinarian Tom Riddle named 2017 Friend of UK Ag Equine Programs
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 21, 2017
Riddle was recognized for his many contributions to UK Ag Equine Programs.
HES Hall of Fame adds three members
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 12, 2017
HES Hall of Fame inductees include Marsha Herndon Purcell, Cherie Lynn Mingus and Retia Scott Walker.
UK freshman Dion Compton awarded inaugural Legacy Equine Foundation Scholarship
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 11, 2017
The scholarship will help Compton pursue a degree in equine science and management at UK.
UK professor named Career and Technical Postsecondary Teacher of the Year
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 31, 2017
Rebekah Epps is the program chair for agricultural education at UK.
UK E-Discovery team wins two national honors
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 30, 2017
E-Discovery Challenge has energized teachers, students and communities.
UK’s Palli receives national entomology honor
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 29, 2017
Palli will be honored at the Entomological Society of America's conference in November in Denver.
UK ag biotech student chosen for Dartmouth fellowship program
By
Whitney Hale
Published on Aug. 24, 2017
Wei was at Dartmouth for 10 weeks over the summer.
UK ag economics team repeats as national champs
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 11, 2017
The team won the title at the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association annual meeting.