News Archive: Community Development
C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By
Aimee Nielson
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Published on Dec. 19, 2022
C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.
CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 10, 2022
Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.
UK fellowship students help engage communities local and abroad
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 26, 2022
University of Kentucky students and staff are putting the word “engagement” into action through the Building Prosperity for Rural Communities summer fellowship.
UK CAFE professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’
By
Lindsey Piercy
Published on Oct. 26, 2022
The Arboretum celebtrates Arbor Day Oct. 22

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 5, 2022
The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, a partnership between the University of Kentucky and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, honors and celebrates the Earth's health with its Arbor Day celebration Oct. 22.
New UK course offers outlooks on food systems

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 23, 2022
In a new course this fall, University of Kentucky graduate students from a variety of majors are learning about sustainable food systems.
UK BARN program aims to decrease farmer suicides

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 21, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and College of Nursing are working to address the issue of farmer suicides through a joint program coined BARN, or Bring Action Right Now.
UK community and leadership development professor receives national award
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Aug. 9, 2022
Children’s therapy center gets boost with aid of UK students

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 5, 2022
Students from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment are striving to make better use of Kentucky's natural surroundings to enhance the lives of children.