News Archive: Family & Consumer Sciences
UK launches fitness app
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 19, 2019
The free, mobile app FitBlue takes a holistic approach to improving Kentuckians' health.
UK Plaid Project continues to create opportunities for students
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 6, 2019
The partnership between Henry Dry Goods and UK has resulted in important internship experiences for UK students.
Wildcats Needed to 'Raise the Dough' With UK Campus Kitchen
By
Ellie Wnek
Published on Feb. 20, 2019
The student organization is raising funds until Feb. 22.
UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition nationally recognized for sustainability efforts
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 19, 2019
The department was named a champion site because its ongoing work on sustainable issues.
Kentucky Proud Evening spotlights ‘The Cherokee and the Newsman’
Published on Feb. 12, 2019
The free monthly series, hosted by Fayette County Cooperative Extension Service, celebrates Kentucky’s rich literary culture with author discussions and samples from Plate It Up! Kentucky Proud recipes.
Extension Homemakers give homeless a warm, dry place to lay
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 29, 2019
Since the project began, the Extension Homemakers have donated more than 100 mats to numerous agencies that work with local homeless.
Extension uses technology to reach new clientele
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Jan. 7, 2019
Through podcasts, UK family and consumer sciences extensnion specialists are spreading their knowledge across the world.
UK Extension supports AmeriCorps team with valuable lessons in cooking
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 10, 2018
Visiting AmeriCorps volunteers not got some "good eating" in Campbell County, but they learned how to cook for themselves with the help of SNAP-Ed assistant Melissa Pilcher.
UK alumna creates dream spaces across the country
By
Meg Mills
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Published on Dec. 7, 2018
Toombs's company soared when a fraternity at UK reached out to her for help with their house, and from there her company has thrived on word of mouth and referrals.
Inaugural UK Scholarship Creates Opportunities, Extends Community Ties
By
Jay Blanton
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Published on Dec. 3, 2018