News Archive: Students
Three University of Kentucky students gain skills, community as Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jul. 10, 2024
The Farm Credit Mid-America Scholars program awarded scholarships and learning opportunities to three Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students in 2024.
Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 18, 2024
A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.
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.
Resilient by nature: Martin-Gatton CAFE professor continues to support family initiative to transform lives through outdoor adventure

By
Grace Sowards
Published on Jun. 5, 2024
The Life Adventure Center exists to heal people through the power of nature. Whether it be young students or adult groups, the staff at LAC encourages individuals to unlock their internal resilience.
University of Kentucky launches program to address water resources and sustainable engineering challenges in Appalachia

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 4, 2024
The project is designed to engage undergraduate students from underrepresented groups in STEM in vital Appalachian water research.
Austin Fields makes transition from dress blues to nature's greens

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2024
Combining his forestry degree with his military experience, one recent University of Kentucky graduate is set to make an impact preserving the Earth’s natural resources.
From infantry soldier to student to officer: How the University of Kentucky is shaping a military leader

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 22, 2024
A former UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and ROTC student is using his Community and Leadership Development degree to be a better military officer.
UK landscape architecture: Explore its new campus home for creativity and college collaboration

By
Christopher Carney
Published on May. 21, 2024
The University of Kentucky’s Department of Landscape Architecture is now housed in the Gray Design Building, a new learning space for all creative design programs.
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.
From Army green to nature’s greenery, one UK student wants to improve the military’s carbon footprint

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2024
University of Kentucky student Peyton Zelenak aims to help the Army become a more naturally sustainable institution.