New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.

'An unbridled spirit': UK alum is feeding America one county, community at a time

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 15, 2024

University of Kentucky alum Dr. Mya Price is empowering communities through Feeding America, the largest non-profit network of food banks, pantries and meals in the country—serving more than 40 million people across the nation.

From infantry soldier to student to officer: How the University of Kentucky is shaping a military leader

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 22, 2024

A former UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and ROTC student is using his Community and Leadership Development degree to be a better military officer.

Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 29, 2024

Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.

Kentucky SBDC awarded SBA grant, boosting new and existing childcare businesses in state

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on Apr. 18, 2024

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center was awarded a grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration – bolstering resources for new and existing childcare businesses in Kentucky.

Branching out: Canopy Con 2024 unites urban forestry enthusiasts

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 5, 2024

Canopy Con is the first conference of its kind in the Bluegrass region, combining urban forestry seminars and hands-on experiences. The event is open to all members of the community.

Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.

Rising from the rubble: UK Research and Education Center at Princeton reveals remarkable post-tornado transformation

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 7, 2023

Amidst the challenges and reconstruction, the Research and Education Center at Princeton has persevered.

UK Agriculture Education recognized as top program by peers at national convention

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 29, 2023

The University of Kentucky AgEd program’s student organization was evaluated on four service areas for this national honor.