News Archive: Alumni & Philanthropy
From infantry soldier to student to officer: How the University of Kentucky is shaping a military leader
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Jordan Strickler
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A former UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and ROTC student is using his Community and Leadership Development degree to be a better military officer.
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair
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Derrick Meads
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The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller
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Grace Sowards
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Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.
University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots
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Jordan Strickler
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After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.
UK winery, former athletes partner to honor legacy of Black Kentuckians in horse racing
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Grace Sowards
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With support from the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm, alumni and former UK athletes Allen Carter and Leslie Nichols at Silver Springs Farm are making a sparkling wine to celebrate Black Kentuckians this Derby season – starting with Isaac Murphy.
UK alum, extension professor provides a Voice of Hope inside and outside of the classroom
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Grace Sowards
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Alex Elswick overcame many of life’s obstacles to become a founding member of Voices of Hope, a recovery community organization in Lexington.
UK landscape architecture alum finds passion designing urban communities
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Christopher Carney
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Simone Heath was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s landscape architecture program. She is now using these skills to help build stronger communities in Atlanta as an urban designer.
UK alum finds educational path, blending agriculture and dentistry
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Christopher Carney
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Alum Christopher Chance owns a successful dental practice utilizing his diverse education from the University of Kentucky, receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence award — recognizing Black alums that have positively impacted people’s lives.
Ceremonious evening recognizes alumni and friends for their excellence
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Christopher Carney
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The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recognized friends and a group of distinguished alumni for their service and meaningful contributions to Kentucky and beyond at the biennial Night of Excellence event.
UK alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS
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Christopher Carney
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First-generation graduate, fourth-generation African American farmer and former University of Kentucky football student athlete Sylvester Miller II remains connected to his alma mater through MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.
