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As the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center in Princeton marks its centennial, the agricultural station celebrates its role in revolutionary forage research and extension that has transformed livestock grazing in the Commonwealth and beyond.

The State Star is an annual recognition for outstanding members of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) community throughout the country, awarded this year to Michelle Spriggs.

Angelina Sonoqui is the newest member to join the Marketing and Agricultural Communications Services team, expanding on her career passion for serving the agricultural industry.

Jeffrey Stringer, a longtime fixture of the University of Kentucky’s forestry program, retired this year.

Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service and agents from the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are now better equipped to help educate their communities about weather disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

UK alum and health education leader Chlodys Johnstone is named assistant dean for extension health partnerships to help build sustainable, transdisciplinary programs—locally and beyond.

The UKREC beef research has become critical to producers both inside and outside the Commonwealth. The Princeton-based program has served beef cattle producers in Western Kentucky and beyond through improved forages, genetics and herd management strategies.

Inside the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment sits the Division of Regulatory Services, a department that serves as the guardians for the state’s agricultural products.

UKNow is highlighting the University of Kentucky’s 2025-26 University Research Professors. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorship program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK and is sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research. 

Callie Black’s undergraduate research is preparing her for a career in wildlife conservation.