UK professor chosen for one of only seven Whiting fellowships nationwide

By Gail Hairston and
Published on Feb. 28, 2018

CLD's Karen Rignall has received a $50,000 Whiting Foundation Public Engagement Fellowship to pursue her research, Stories of Place in a Changing Appalachia.

UK CAFE graduate student receives prestigious award for thesis

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 12, 2018

Heather Hyden will receive the Conference of Southern Graduate Schools’ 2018 Master’s Thesis Award in the Social Sciences, Education and Business category Feb. 24.

UK agricultural education student elected to FFA national office

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 3, 2017

Gracie Furnish, a UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment sophomore, was elected FFA Eastern Region vice president at the organization’s national conference in Indianapolis.

First Impressions leaves good impression with participating communities

By Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 25, 2017

First Impressions leaves Harlan County leaders excited about future

First Impressions leaves good impression with participating communities

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Sep. 25, 2017

Trained volunteer teams make unannounced visits to Kentucky communities in order to assess their strengths and weaknesses—very much like stores use secret shoppers.

UK professor named Career and Technical Postsecondary Teacher of the Year

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 31, 2017

Rebekah Epps is the program chair for agricultural education at UK.

UK E-Discovery team wins two national honors

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 30, 2017

E-Discovery Challenge has energized teachers, students and communities.

Shawn Rogers named Bluegrass Small Business Development Center director

By Natalie Cunningham
Published on Aug. 29, 2017

As a veteran in the economic and small business development fields, Rogers brings over 14 years of experience into her new role.

Leadership and community support from a UK hip hop class

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 17, 2017

Hip hop is not just a music style. At the University of Kentucky, it’s a tool to teach community leadership.

High return on investment a safe bet with Small Business Development Centers

By Natalie Cunningham
Published on Aug. 11, 2017

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center continues to make a significant positive impact on the state’s economy, according to an independent study.