University of Kentucky researcher examines Universal Free School Meals' impact

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 7, 2025

A collaborative research grant project, spearheaded by the University of Kentucky, aims to understand food assistance programs and their impact on youth’s health outcomes in the country.

UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Students in Tracy Lu’s hospitality management and tourism course planned and hosted several events at the University of Kentucky and in Lexington this fall.

UK faculty honored with Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Two University of Kentucky faculty members received the Master Teacher Award, which recognizes instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.

Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Debbie Ellis

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

Ellis is a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alumna and the executive director of the Kentucky Soybean Association and the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board.

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE recognizes faculty members for achievement in research, graduate student mentorship

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 19, 2024

Carl Bradley and Daniel Howe recently received Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty awards.

The ‘spirit’ of UK's Didactic Program in Dietetics: Alumna is now giving back to the program that guided her

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky equipped Alex Scott to work in community- and agriculture-focused nutrition at a leading grassroots organization for cattle producers in the state.

University of Kentucky's CEDIK launches New Business Roadmap platform to support entrepreneurs across the state

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

The launch of this platform is part of CEDIK’s broader mission to promote economic development and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.

University of Kentucky announces important leadership positions in Extension and Engagement

By Hayley Pierce and
Published on Dec. 17, 2024

With a long history of agricultural leadership, Craig Wood and Jennifer Hunter have been tapped to help lead UK Extension and Land-grant Engagement efforts.