‘Drawing on the community’s needs’: UK landscape architecture students help transform neighborhood in Paris, Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 2, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore students in the landscape architecture program developed design plans to help revitalize a local community in Central Kentucky. These students, now seniors, return to the site to see their ideas take flight.

UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 24, 2025

Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.

Finding community and camaraderie: Martin-Gatton CAFE student founded the UK Ranch Horse Team

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Apr. 8, 2025

Sam Grinnell-Spiller, a student in the Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, started the UK Ranch Horse Team as part of her equine science and management internship.

'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.

‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Mar. 18, 2025

National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.

University of Kentucky program grows future leaders and professionals through teaching and mentorship

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Feb. 18, 2025

The University of Kentucky AFE 100 peer instructors program provides students a valuable experience to expand their leadership skills through teaching, mentorship and supporting incoming students.

UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jan. 10, 2025

Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.

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.

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.

UK pre-vet senior finds, shares the joy in undergraduate research

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 9, 2024

As an Undergraduate Research Ambassador, Molly Lobel not only participates in research but also advocates for fellow undergraduate students to get involved.