'Big Blue Fashion': UK agriculture students to showcase yearlong planning efforts at Color Me Kentucky fashion show

By Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 1, 2025

Merchandising, apparel and textiles students are hosting the annual fashion show to highlight how the University of Kentucky is at the center of Kentucky fashion.

‘Improving sleep all around the world’: UK alum becomes a brand leader at Tempur Sealy

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 19, 2025

For graduate Virginia Groppo, the University of Kentucky was the best option to get her degrees and develop her passion for brand management.

UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Students in Tracy Lu’s hospitality management and tourism course planned and hosted several events at the University of Kentucky and in Lexington this fall.

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 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.

Faculty spotlight: Retailing and Tourism Department Chair Min-Young Lee

By Grace Sowards
Published on Jul. 1, 2024

Min-Young Lee, current chair of the Retailing and Tourism Management department at the University of Kentucky, believes that leadership is about stepping up.

UK professor celebrates AAPI heritage by creating connections in Lexington

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on May. 31, 2024

A hospitality and event management professor who is from China and loves to travel, Tracy Lu shares her international experience with her students and the UK community.

All roads lead to fashion: UK students present Color Me Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 1, 2024

Organized and led by University of Kentucky students in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management, the annual “Color Me Kentucky: All Roads Lead to Fashion” show will highlight the best of Kentucky fashion on April 11.

Ceremonious evening recognizes alumni and friends for their excellence

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 1, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recognized friends and a group of distinguished alumni for their service and meaningful contributions to Kentucky and beyond at the biennial Night of Excellence event.