News Archive: The Bill Gatton Foundation
Celebrating 160 years of the University of Kentucky—rooted in agriculture, service to the Commonwealth
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Bailey Vandiver
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The college that became the University of Kentucky was founded in 1865, following the passage of the Morrill Act that established land-grant institutions.
University of Kentucky launches new undergraduate certificate in agricultural leadership
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Zoey Ortega
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The Agricultural Leadership Certificate prepares students to enter the agricultural industry by developing marketable skills and leadership experience.
Long-time extension leader, scholar named dean, VP for land-grant engagement
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Jay Blanton
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University of Kentucky presents the inaugural Companion Animal Speaker Series
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Christopher Carney
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Beginning Nov. 4, this series will further explore companion animals in all aspects of human health and well-being.
University of Kentucky presents the One Health Symposium on Nov. 1
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Christopher Carney
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Attendees will learn about topics showcasing collaborative efforts across different disciplines to obtain optimal health for people, animals and the environment. Registration is now open.
The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
Nancy Cox to retire from UK, serving more than 20 years as agriculture leader
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Jay Blanton
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Nancy Cox, dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and UK's first-ever vice president for Land-grant Engagement, plans to retire in late summer.
Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky faculty researchers Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer are conferred as the first Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs—an award for continuing transformational research, extension efforts and programming that addresses agricultural and societal challenges.
University of Kentucky breaks ground on Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building
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Derrick Meads
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The new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building will become the primary teaching facility, center for student success and home to new programs made possible by the generosity of The Bill Gatton Foundation.
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment celebrates past and future at 50th Roundup
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Aimee Nielson
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Roundup gathers students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
