News Archive: Awards
UK alum honored with prestigious award for excellence in agricultural youth education

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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky alum and agriculture teacher Jacob Ball was honored with the Milken Educator Award, a national award recognizing excellence and innovation in education.
Lynn Leedhanachoke wins UK Department of Veterinary Science’s Three-Minute Thesis competition

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Jordan Strickler
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Leedhanachoke's thesis focuses on the effect of gastrointestinal infections in horses using organoids.
Sharon Stone receives 2023 Bill Best Award, recognizing community commitment

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Jordan Strickler
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The Bill Best Award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to support their communities and promote sustainable food systems.
University of Kentucky student awarded prestigious La Caixa Foundation fellowship

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Jordan Strickler
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The highly competitive fellowship selection process drew 1,042 applicants vying for the honor.
The Provost’s 2023 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Lou Hirsch
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C.E. Huffman
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Lou Hirsch is one of 10 winners to receive the University of Kentucky’s 2022-23 Outstanding Teaching Awards.
Three University of Kentucky animal scientists earn national honors

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Aimee Nielson
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The American Society of Animal Scientists bestow awards to exemplary members.
Two CAFE professors receive Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Awards
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Students nominated their professors for the awards.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
Kentucky volunteer inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame

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Jordan Strickler
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The National 4-H Council announced that long-time volunteer and Kentucky native, Linda Branstetter, will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame.
UK student earns prestigious agricultural ambassadorship

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Jordan Strickler
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A University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment student was named an Agriculture Future of America ambassador.