Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 26, 2024

A group of University of Kentucky researchers are named The Bill Gatton Foundation Professorship, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.

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. 

The final course: UK instructor Bob Perry’s educational and culinary legacy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 8, 2024

The University of Kentucky chef-in-residence has quite an accomplished career. While he may be retiring from the university, he will certainly not be forgotten by his students, colleagues and industry peers.

The culinary climb of University of Kentucky Iron Chef contestants

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 23, 2024

The Iron Chef competition is not just about seeing which team is best. It is about culinary growth.

UK Food as Health Alliance receives inaugural grant from the American Heart Association

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 19, 2024

The University of Kentucky receives a grant supporting partnerships and collaborative research advancing how an individual’s diet can affect all aspects of their life, including their mental and physical health.

2024 Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 11, 2024

Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit provides a full day of training, networking and critical discussions about systems development.

Registration open for 2024 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 28, 2023

Registration is now open for the 2024 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, inviting Kentucky produce growers to interact and gain valuable production and marketing training.

University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023

UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.

The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023

The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.