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Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit

Apr. 29, 2024

Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.

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UK's Daniel Kahl discusses leadership opportunities at the 2023 Community Leadership Programs Summit. Photo provided by Sarah Bowker.

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Community Development

Fading lights: Comprehensive study unveils multiple threats to North America’s firefly populations

Apr. 29, 2024

As cities grow, they encroach on firefly natural habitats reducing their populations. A multi-university study is hoping to begin reversing the decline of this critical insect.

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Firefly. Photo by Getty images.

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UK winery, former athletes partner to honor legacy of Black Kentuckians in horse racing

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Apr. 26, 2024

With support from the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm, alumni and former UK athletes Allen Carter and Leslie Nichols at Silver Springs Farm are making a sparkling wine to celebrate Black Kentuckians this Derby season – starting with Isaac Murphy.

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Allen Carter and Leslie Nichols Carter with Silver Springs sign

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Alumni

University of Kentucky plant pathology researcher named AAAS Fellow

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Apr. 25, 2024

UK plant pathology researcher Pradeep Kachroo was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a prestigious lifetime recognition within the scientific community.

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Pradeep Kachroo. Photo by Matt Barton.

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University of Kentucky researchers lead a national team, transforming solid waste into aviation fuel

Apr. 25, 2024

Awarded $2.12 million from the DOE, a UK researcher is leading a multi-institutional team to create sustainable jet fuel while reducing landfill waste.

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Awarded $2.12 million from the DOE, Jian Shi, Ph.D., is leading a multi-institutional team to create sustainable jet fuel while reducing landfill waste. Photo by Sabrina Hounshell.

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Research

UK Land-grant Engagement Academy application now open

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Apr. 24, 2024

University of Kentucky welcomes all faculty and staff passionate about collaborative engagement work to apply for the second annual Land-grant Engagement Academy.

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Inaugural cohort of the UK Land-Grant Engagement Academy.

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Extension

The culinary climb of University of Kentucky Iron Chef contestants

Apr. 23, 2024

The Iron Chef competition is not just about seeing which team is best. It is about culinary growth.

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Iron Chef is as much about growth as it is about the competition. Photo by Jordan Strickler.

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Students

Kentucky 4-H workshop teaches business, entrepreneurship skills to youth

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Apr. 22, 2024

As the largest youth development organization in the United States and in Kentucky, 4- H is providing positive youth development experiences that last a lifetime.

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group of 8 4-H participants in front of blue patterned wall

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UK hosts Wheat Field Day highlighting agricultural advances

Apr. 22, 2024

Wheat Field Day 2024 brings together Kentucky farmers, producers and community members interested in learning more about wheat industry advancements.

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2023 Wheat Field Day

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UK alum, extension professor provides a Voice of Hope inside and outside of the classroom

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Apr. 19, 2024

Alex Elswick overcame many of life’s obstacles to become a founding member of Voices of Hope, a recovery community organization in Lexington.

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Alex stands before the wall of hope at the Voices of Hope facility. The board is full of reasons to persevere through addiction, as well as messages of gratitude for the staff at VOH. Photo credit: Sabrina Hounshell

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