News Archive: Students
From football to farming: UK quarterback Brock Vandagriff looks to the future

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Oct. 9, 2024
Kentucky football quarterback Brock Vandagriff is tackling a master’s degree in community and leadership development in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.
UK student sees fashion dream job in action on study abroad program to Italy

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 12, 2024
University of Kentucky senior Chloe Hopkins appreciated learning and traveling on a UK faculty-sponsored program to Italy.
From Lexington to NYC: University of Kentucky student earns Victoria’s Secret internship

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 30, 2024
A University of Kentucky senior in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management spent 12 weeks in New York City for an impactful internship experience.
UK graduate student named National Corn Growers Association Research Ambassador

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 27, 2024
The National Corn Growers Association named University of Kentucky graduate student Travis Banet as a 2023-2024 Research Ambassador, one of eight students awarded nationally.
UK colleges collaborate on unique tourism course, giving students ‘exciting’ learning experience

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 22, 2024
The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky came together to offer Multimedia Storytelling for Tourism.
UK student is one step closer to dream job after KDA internship

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 20, 2024
University of Kentucky student Caroline Groth interned with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture this summer.
Beam Institute hires first class of interns

By
Grace Sowards
Published on Jul. 29, 2024
The eight students selected for the Beam Institute internship program have been working in the distillery on campus since June.
UK student experiences life and learning in South Korea

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jul. 12, 2024
After spending a semester studying abroad in South Korea, Audrey Wirasakti has more confidence and updated career goals.
Three University of Kentucky students gain skills, community as Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jul. 10, 2024
The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program awarded scholarships and learning opportunities to three Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students in 2024.
Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 18, 2024
A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.