University of Kentucky student finds new skills, success in event research

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on May. 21, 2025

Maria Paula Barrantes Castillo, a hospitality management and tourism student, received recognition for her research about UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.

UK forestry students assist in reforesting former mine site in Hazard

By Grace Sowards
Published on May. 9, 2025

University of Kentucky forestry students are working with Martin-Gatton CAFE stakeholders and members of the community to help reforest the Commonwealth.

UK student leader connects peers with agriculture industry through Agriculture Future of America

By Zoey Ortega
Published on May. 7, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore Miranda Donnelly is UK’s college ambassador for Agriculture Future of America, which helps students find their home within agriculture.

‘Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy’ brings urban forestry and art together

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2025

The Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy project began as an independent student internship assignment. Now, it’s a public art showcase and competition that brought over 600 visitors to the Bolivar Art Gallery at the University of Kentucky.

‘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.

‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 30, 2025

Jaida Alee, the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award recipient, graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in May 2025, with hopes of joining the equine industry.

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.