News Archive: Alumni & Philanthropy
UK alum helps build ‘one-of-a-kind' temporary water pretreatment system after Hurricane Helene
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Christopher Carney
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Following one of the most devastating hurricanes a year ago, a University of Kentucky graduate led a response team to help communities in North Carolina get clean water.
UK Agricultural Education and Advocacy alumni prepared to share, teach 'to anyone who will listen'
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Bailey Vandiver
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Graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment program are prepared for careers in the classroom and beyond.
UK alums, LION lead turnout gear and TotalCare® efforts for firefighters in Kentucky and beyond
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Christopher Carney
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Two University of Kentucky graduates are taking their education and experiences to provide protective gear for firefighters at the largest provider of fire training equipment in the country.
UK dietetics graduate ready for her dream career
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Bailey Vandiver
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Gabby Rodriguez graduated with her bachelor's degree, master’s degree and internship experience through the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Huddle up for Roundup 2025, celebrating a community like no other
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Christopher Carney
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment community is invited to a lineup of fun events, including the UK football game on Sept. 6.
University of Kentucky taps alum to lead Cooperative Extension’s efforts in building health partnerships
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Christopher Carney
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UK alum and health education leader Chlodys Johnstone is named assistant dean for extension health partnerships to help build sustainable, transdisciplinary programs—locally and beyond.
How UK alum Barbara Rice fed astronauts, miners and minds
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Jordan Strickler
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum has found that taking every opportunity available can take one to places they never thought they'd go.
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.
UK dietetics alum succeeds in connecting food and agriculture through the lens of nutrition and health
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Grace Sowards
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Marianne Smith Edge has committed her professional life to improving the health and well-being of food systems as well as consumers. Today, she continues on that path while also investing in the next generation of food and nutrition leaders.
'I belong here, without a doubt’: Esther Ndashaala’s journey from Namibia to the University of Kentucky
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Bailey Vandiver
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Esther Ndashaala gave the commencement address in December 2024, after earning her degree in food systems and nutrition at the University of Kentucky.
