News Archive: Blueprint Kentucky
Saving the ‘soul of a community’: UK Land-grant Engagement program preserves arts, culture through disaster preparedness
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Jennifer Elwell
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The UK Cooperative Extension Service and university partners collaborate under Arts Preparedness in Kentucky to help communities preserve their cultural heritage and family treasures.
Blueprint Kentucky fellows, advisors recognized with merit award by Kentucky's chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)
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Grace Sowards
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Students visited Mason County to examine what changes could be made to its downtown area to increase visitation.
University of Kentucky’s Housing Engagement and Research Initiative launches statewide resource hub online
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Christopher Carney
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The new website provides one place for Kentucky resources and data to help address the housing supply, access statewide.
University of Kentucky's CEDIK launches New Business Roadmap platform to support entrepreneurs across the state
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Jordan Strickler
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The launch of this platform is part of CEDIK’s broader mission to promote economic development and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.
“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture
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Christopher Carney
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Each year, the University of Kentucky Robinson Center hosts a week of events centered around forests, pumpkins, research, science, wood and more for the community and youth.
CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development
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Derrick Meads
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Alison Davis leads the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) as part of this expanded priority area for land-grant engagement and has been recently appointed as the assistant vice president for Land-grant Engagement and Economic Initiatives at the University of Kentucky.
New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans
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Jordan Strickler
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Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit
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Jordan Strickler
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Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
UK helping bring environmental justice to underserved communities
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recently joined forces with seven other universities across the Southeast in a quest to advance environmental justice.
