News Archive: Alumni & Philanthropy
‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate
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Zoey Ortega
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University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.
‘A family man’: UK alum Robert (Bob) Hall Jr. dedicates a lifetime to agriculture and community
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Christopher Carney
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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.
UK graduate featured in agricultural education documentary
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Bailey Vandiver
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The National Association of Agricultural Educators premiered its first-ever documentary to celebrate National #TeachAg Day.
Bee-ing prepared: How UK education equipped the state's new apiarist
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Bailey Vandiver
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Kentucky state apiarist Amanda Skidmore is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK distinguished alumnus, former extension specialist to be honored with museum exhibit
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Bailey Vandiver
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Ira E. Massie is a graduate of the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and was a longtime UK Cooperative Extension specialist nicknamed “Mr. Tobacco.”
'An unbridled spirit': UK alum is feeding America one county, community at a time
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky alum Dr. Mya Price is empowering communities through Feeding America, the largest non-profit network of food banks, pantries and meals in the country—serving more than 40 million people across the nation.
Building bridges: University of Kentucky alum comes full circle in new leadership role
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Christopher Carney
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Through her experiences as a student and now as a professional, Dr. Kendriana Price inspires others to reach their goals by building bridges.
Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path
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Jordan Strickler
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A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.
Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor continues to support family initiative to transform lives through outdoor adventure
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Grace Sowards
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The Life Adventure Center exists to heal people through the power of nature. Whether it be young students or adult groups, the staff at LAC encourages individuals to unlock their internal resilience.
Austin Fields makes transition from dress blues to nature's greens
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Jordan Strickler
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Combining his forestry degree with his military experience, one recent University of Kentucky graduate is set to make an impact preserving the Earth’s natural resources.
