News Archive: Community Development
Harrison begins tenure as chair of UK Department of Community and Leadership Development
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 29, 2016
Wes Harrison has returned to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to chair the Department of Community and Leadership Development.
UK Ag programs receive $1.46 million to revitalize coal communities
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 24, 2016
A $1.46 million grant will help the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment revitalize the downtowns of economically challenged communities in southeastern Kentucky.
Incoming UK freshman helps to beautify Burkesville
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 16, 2016
A 4-H'er and soon-to-be freshman at the University of Kentucky is making a big difference in her hometown.
Preparing for Opportunity training series is successful in E. Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Aug. 15, 2016
Letcher County Judge Executive Jim Ward said learning about KSBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration's services "is a huge boost for our area."
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.
Super Star Chef hooks Kentucky kids on healthy habits
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 29, 2016
Super Star Chef is in its third year of teaching limited resource youth across Kentucky.
E-Discovery Challenge shaping next generation of entrepreneurs
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 27, 2016
The E in E-Discovery may stand for entrepreneur, but it also wraps encouragement and enterprise into a unique program for students in elementary through high school.
Preparing for Opportunity training series offered in Eastern Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Jul. 7, 2016
A door to greater business opportunities is about to open for the companies and communities of Eastern Kentucky with the proposed construction of a federal prison in Roxana.
Letcher County is Moving Forward
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Jun. 28, 2016
Eastern Kentucky is working hard to find solutions to the decline in coal jobs. In June, 75 business owners and local leaders gathered in Whitesburg to discuss new possibilities.
Student Opportunity Grants recipients announced
Published on Jun. 22, 2016
Covering the gamut from the classroom to community work, from kitchen herb production in the U.S. to coffee production in Oaxaca, Mexico, eight projects received a total of $40K.