News Archive: Community Development
UK Agriculture Education recognized as top program by peers at national convention
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 29, 2023
The University of Kentucky AgEd program’s student organization was evaluated on four service areas for this national honor.
Registration open for 2024 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2023
Registration is now open for the 2024 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, inviting Kentucky produce growers to interact and gain valuable production and marketing training.
Tree Week brings people and nature together
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 18, 2023
The sixth-annual Tree Week celebrates greenspaces that surround us.
Sharon Stone receives 2023 Bill Best Award, recognizing community commitment
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 8, 2023
The Bill Best Award celebrates individuals who go above and beyond to support their communities and promote sustainable food systems.
Brownfield Bootcamp Workshop empowers local communities
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 3, 2023
With the help of the Brownfield Bootcamp, citizens can gain insights into how to catalyze local transformation and growth.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension launches community survey to better serve all Kentuckians
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 1, 2023
UK Cooperative Extension seeks community feedback to plan ways to serve the commonwealth
University of Kentucky student awarded prestigious La Caixa Foundation fellowship
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 13, 2023
The highly competitive fellowship selection process drew 1,042 applicants vying for the honor.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on May. 25, 2023
Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
Students design sustainable landscape architecture solutions for tornado-ravaged town
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 12, 2023
After a devastating tornado ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky in 2021, the community was left reeling.
Kentucky small business celebration honors award-winning entrepreneurs
Published on May. 9, 2023
This event coincides with 2023 National Small Business Week