News Archive: Community Development
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.
Miller Slaughter named 2017 Sutton Landry State Star
By
Natalie Cunningham
Published on Aug. 8, 2017
The American Small Business Development Center named Miller Slaughter the Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky.
Addiction recovery center garden provides residents with solace
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 25, 2017
Jefferson County Cooperative Extension is using gardening to help women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction improve themselves.
Extension program does more than just grow vegetables
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Jul. 19, 2017
A garden project in Henderson is helping the intellectually and developmentally challenged.
Extension program grows much more than vegetables
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 19, 2017
An extension agent leads a garden program at a center that has given so much to his family.
UK extension garden connects people to nutritious food
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 6, 2017
A extension agent is showing people how they can eat healthier for less.