Family Consumer Sciences

News Archive: Family Consumer Sciences

Bastin named chair, UK Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 25, 2013

Sandra Bastin's goals include making the department first in excellence in teaching, research and outreach.

UK, Target partnership provides students with real-world experience, scholarships

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 10, 2013

Students will have a unique opportunity this semester thanks to a unique partnership between UK and Target.

Event will provide a glimpse into students’ financial future

By Katie Pratt
Published on Sep. 4, 2013

The free event will take place Sept. 17 and Sept. 18 in the UK Student Center Grand Ballroom.

Extension assistant instills healthy habits early in Louisville

By Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 2, 2013

A Louisville EFNEP assistant helps Jefferson County Head Start students develop a taste for healthy eating.

Jackson named chair of UK Department of Retailing and Tourism Management

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jul. 1, 2013

Vanessa Jackson, a member of the department for the past 15 years, assumes the leadership role.

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Students develop UK dining app

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 7, 2013

UK students now have access to nutrition information for on-campus eateries due to the work of a College of Agriculture graduate student and students in the College of Engineering.

Extension office bands together to connect with military families

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 25, 2013

The Wayne County extension office has and continues to support military members and their families during the deployment of the local National Guard unit.