University of Kentucky breaks ground on Agricultural Research Building, advancing the state’s agricultural industries

By Derrick Meads
Published on Jun. 14, 2024

Slated for completion in November 2026, the new $285 million building will foster collaborative and transformational agricultural research initiatives.

Martin-Gatton CAFE invites community to support student success on One Day for UK

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 15, 2024

The University of Kentucky’s annual giving day, One Day for UK, invites the community to support their favorite college, program or cause for 24 hours on April 18.

The University of Kentucky begins renovation of historic Scovell Hall

By Derrick Meads
Published on Mar. 29, 2024

Slated for 2026, the revitalized Scovell Hall will serve as the new administrative center for the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

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 Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment celebrates past and future at 50th Roundup

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 15, 2023

Roundup gathers students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.

James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 7, 2023

Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Published on May. 25, 2023

Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.

Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2023

Gift will boost agricultural economics education and equine safety, welfare.

C. Oran Little had immeasurable impact on agriculture

By Aimee Nielson and
Published on Dec. 19, 2022

C. Oran Little provided invaluable services to Kentucky and received substantial national and international recognition.

UK Women and Philanthropy Network Awards $217,342 to 6 UK Academic Initiatives

By Meredith Weber
Published on Mar. 16, 2021

The UK Cooperative Extension Summer Internships was among the programs receiving funding.