News Archive: Awards
UK professor honored with first-ever Poultry Science Association service award, recognizing decades of dedication
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 8, 2024
Anthony “Tony” Pescatore, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension professor and Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate chair, is the first to receive the Poultry Science Association’s James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award.
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 Gatton Foundation Professors, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.
UK researcher wins award for outstanding review paper in advancing food science
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 24, 2024
A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher is earning high praise for a 2021 review paper.
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.
University of Kentucky plant pathology researcher named AAAS Fellow
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Lindsay Travis
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Published on Apr. 25, 2024
UK plant pathology researcher Pradeep Kachroo was recently named an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellow, a prestigious lifetime recognition within the scientific community.
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.
UK Extension agent honored with Grain Crops Science Service Award, recognizing decades of dedication
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 28, 2024
The Harrison County native Curt Judy was awarded the prestigious honor after 44 years of service to the agricultural community.
UK professor wins prestigious award, recognizing decades of dedication to soil physics
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 20, 2024
University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment professor was awarded one of the most prestigious recognitions in soil science, building on a distinguishable career of advancing innovative research and helping more farmers.
UK alum, No-Till agriculture pioneer recognized for decades of extension work
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 18, 2024
Serving the University of Kentucky for over 30 years as an extension agent, Rankin Powell received the Shirley Phillips No-Till Award from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
Reach new horizons at the 2024 Kentucky Volunteer and Extension Forum
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 10, 2024
For more than two decades, this biennial forum has provided a developmental and education conference for 4-H and extension volunteers in Kentucky and beyond — becoming one of the largest volunteer events in the world.