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.

'I belong here, without a doubt’: Esther Ndashaala’s journey from Namibia to the University of Kentucky

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 4, 2025

Esther Ndashaala gave the commencement address in December 2024, after earning her degree in food systems and nutrition at the University of Kentucky.

‘Making the choice to just do it’: UK alum discovers career as a performance dietitian

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 16, 2025

After graduating with two degrees from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition (DHN) at the University of Kentucky, performance and registered dietitian nutritionist Kelci McHugh believes that choosing an unconventional path was one of her best decisions.

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.