How UK alum Barbara Rice fed astronauts, miners and minds

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 1, 2025

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum has found that taking every opportunity available can take one to places they never thought they'd go.

Red meat allergy webinar registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

UK experts will discuss strategies to reduce tick bites as well as how to live with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

UK dietetics alum succeeds in connecting food and agriculture through the lens of nutrition and health

By Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 8, 2025

Marianne Smith Edge has committed her professional life to improving the health and well-being of food systems as well as consumers. Today, she continues on that path while also investing in the next generation of food and nutrition leaders.

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.

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.

Hungry for learning? Try SNACK Club for nutrition resources on feeding kids

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 8, 2024

SNACK Club was created by a group of experts in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky to give caregivers the tools they need to raise healthy eaters.

Food as Health Alliance celebrates first anniversary

By Grace Sowards
Published on Oct. 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is home to the Food as Health Alliance, which brings together key groups across the state committed to reducing food insecurity and improving health outcomes across the Commonwealth.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE study on food insecurity receives Paper of the Year award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 24, 2024

A team from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition found local traditions can play a big role in addressing food insecurity.

How simulation-based learning prepares UK dietetics students for clinical success

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 7, 2024

A new study by the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment shows real-world simulations open up a whole new world for dietetics students.

Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 13, 2024

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.