UK winery, former athletes partner to honor legacy of Black Kentuckians in horse racing

By Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 26, 2024

With support from the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm, alumni and former UK athletes Allen Carter and Leslie Nichols at Silver Springs Farm are making a sparkling wine to celebrate Black Kentuckians this Derby season – starting with Isaac Murphy.

UK alum, extension professor provides a Voice of Hope inside and outside of the classroom

By Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 19, 2024

Alex Elswick overcame many of life’s obstacles to become a founding member of Voices of Hope, a recovery community organization in Lexington.

UK landscape architecture alum finds passion designing urban communities

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 25, 2024

Simone Heath was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s landscape architecture program. She is now using these skills to help build stronger communities in Atlanta as an urban designer.

UK alum finds educational path, blending agriculture and dentistry

By Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 6, 2024

Alum Christopher Chance owns a successful dental practice utilizing his diverse education from the University of Kentucky, receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence award — recognizing Black alums that have positively impacted people’s lives.

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 alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 9, 2024

First-generation graduate, fourth-generation African American farmer and former University of Kentucky football student athlete Sylvester Miller II remains connected to his alma mater through MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.

Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 24, 2024

The new Charles H. Futrell Endowed Scholarship will financially support students from Trigg and Clinton counties who want to pursue agricultural education at the University of Kentucky.

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.

University of Kentucky Block and Bridle chapter celebrates 100 years dedicated to animal agriculture 

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 18, 2023

Since 1923, a devoted membership of passionate students and alumni dedicated to the field and profession of animal agriculture is continuing to build a legacy based on three founding principles – character, sincerity and morality.

University of Kentucky alum pays it forward with Junior MANRRS

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 13, 2023

Caitlyn McFadden is paving the way for more students to explore careers at John Deere through MANRRS, minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences, a program that has given so much to her starting in high school.