UK research seeks to understand and reduce environmental exposures in Eastern Kentucky

The researchers expect this study to give them new knowledge about DBP formation and exposure pathways while building local partnerships and capacity to reduce exposures at a local level.

Kachroo, Tanaka Photographed for '56 Lexington Women of Color'

By Hilary Brown
Published on Jan. 28, 2021

Plant pathologist Aardra Kachroo and Keiko Tanaka, professor of rural sociology, were among the women photographed.

UK students, Johnson County Chamber of Commerce make mutually beneficial team

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Nov. 17, 2020

College can open doors to career opportunities or to beneficial experiences that are sometimes hard to quantify until later in life. UK students Mia Thompson and Lexi Stewart are experiencing all that as they work with the Paintsville-Johnson County Chamber of Commerce.

Virtual education brings Cooperative Extension into Kentucky homes

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 21, 2020

Cooperative Extension agents are reaching their clients through creative ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Extension celebrates addiction recovery

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 19, 2020

The week included in-person and virtual events to celebrate those in recovery from drug addiction and to provide with them with resources for their continued sobriety.

UK part of regional group working to reduce farmer stress

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 13, 2020

The UK research is part of a three-year, $7.2 million grant the University of Tennessee received from the USDA and will involve 13 states and two U.S. territories.

UEDA Recognizes 2 UK Initiatives for ‘Best Practices in Economic Engagement’

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
Published on Oct. 9, 2020

Two innovative College of Agriculture, Food and Environment programs have received Awards of Excellence for “transforming their campuses into engines of economic prosperity through leading edge initiatives.”

Extension program provides fun, raises community awareness during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on Oct. 5, 2020

The extension-organized event was a way for locals to get out in the community while maintaining social distancing.

UK Ag Equine Programs students gave back to equine community during inaugural Equine Week of Service

By Sabrina Jacobs
Published on Oct. 5, 2020

UK students donated about 550 hours to more than seven local equine organizations.

UK hosts Celebration of Land-Grant Research

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 17, 2020