Alison Gustafson tackles food insecurity to improve health outcomes

By Erin Wickey
Published on Dec. 6, 2024

Alison Gustafson founded the Food as Health Alliance (FAHA) at the University of Kentucky, uniting agriculture, medicine and nutrition to improve diet-related health impacts statewide.

The final course: UK instructor Bob Perry’s educational and culinary legacy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 8, 2024

The University of Kentucky chef-in-residence has quite an accomplished career. While he may be retiring from the university, he will certainly not be forgotten by his students, colleagues and industry peers.

The culinary climb of University of Kentucky Iron Chef contestants

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 23, 2024

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

UK Food as Health Alliance receives inaugural grant from the American Heart Association

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky receives a grant supporting partnerships and collaborative research advancing how an individual’s diet can affect all aspects of their life, including their mental and physical health.

University of Kentucky Block and Bridle chapter celebrates 100 years dedicated to animal agriculture 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 18, 2023

Since 1923, a devoted membership of passionate students and alumni dedicated to the field and profession of animal agriculture is continuing to build a legacy based on three founding principles – character, sincerity and morality.

University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023

UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.

The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023

The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.

The Food Connection publishes annual UK dining report, showing strong local purchasing performance 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 24, 2023

UK Dining remains committed to developing local value chains amidst a changing food landscape and student preferences.

University of Kentucky wheat study elevates bread baking through genetics

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 14, 2023

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 7, 2023