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UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair
By
Derrick Meads
Published on May. 16, 2024
The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller
By
Grace Sowards
Published on May. 13, 2024
Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.
University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 30, 2024
After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.
UK winery, former athletes partner to honor legacy of Black Kentuckians in horse racing
By
Grace Sowards
Published on 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.
UK alum, extension professor provides a Voice of Hope inside and outside of the classroom
By
Grace Sowards
Published on 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.
UK landscape architecture alum finds passion designing urban communities
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 25, 2024
Simone Heath was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s landscape architecture program. She is now using these skills to help build stronger communities in Atlanta as an urban designer.
UK alum finds educational path, blending agriculture and dentistry
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 6, 2024
Alum Christopher Chance owns a successful dental practice utilizing his diverse education from the University of Kentucky, receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence award — recognizing Black alums that have positively impacted people’s lives.
Ceremonious evening recognizes alumni and friends for their excellence
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 1, 2024
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recognized friends and a group of distinguished alumni for their service and meaningful contributions to Kentucky and beyond at the biennial Night of Excellence event.
UK alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 9, 2024
First-generation graduate, fourth-generation African American farmer and former University of Kentucky football student athlete Sylvester Miller II remains connected to his alma mater through MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.
Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 24, 2024
The new Charles H. Futrell Endowed Scholarship will financially support students from Trigg and Clinton counties who want to pursue agricultural education at the University of Kentucky.
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