News Archive: Alumni & Philanthropy
'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.
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.
