‘I’m one step closer to my dream job’: UK senior secures valuable internship position

By Angelina Sonoqui
Published on Jun. 17, 2025

Angelina Sonoqui is the newest member to join the Marketing and Agricultural Communications Services team, expanding on her career passion for serving the agricultural industry.

'Great satisfaction’: UK forestry professor, chair retires after 47 years of service

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jun. 12, 2025

Jeffrey Stringer, a longtime fixture of the University of Kentucky’s forestry program, retired this year.

UK Extension launches strike teams, a new response and recovery initiative to weather disasters

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jun. 11, 2025

Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service and agents from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are now better equipped to help educate their communities about weather disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

University of Kentucky taps alum to lead Cooperative Extension’s efforts in building health partnerships

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jun. 5, 2025

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.

Celebrating 100 years of beef research and extension at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 5, 2025

The UKREC beef research has become critical to producers both inside and outside the Commonwealth. The Princeton-based program has served beef cattle producers in Western Kentucky and beyond through improved forages, genetics and herd management strategies.

Behind the label: The UK program protecting what you plant, feed and eat

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 4, 2025

Inside the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment sits the Division of Regulatory Services, a department that serves as the guardians for the state’s agricultural products.

Dan Howe: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

By Lindsay Travis
Published on Jun. 3, 2025

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2025-26 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

From connections to conservation, student interested in wildlife career finds everything she needs at the University of Kentucky

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on May. 30, 2025

Callie Black’s undergraduate research is preparing her for a career in wildlife conservation.

Drone certification: level-up with KATS workshop and exam

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 23, 2025

Agricultural drone pilots can prepare and test for certification during summer workshop through Kentucky Agricultural Training School in Madisonville.

‘He believed in people’: Remembering Joe Kurth’s life and legacy as Kentucky 4-H program leader

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 22, 2025

Former 4-H state and extension program leader Joe Kurth recently passed away, leaving a legacy of many accomplishments and contributions to youth development in Kentucky and beyond.