University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023

UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.

UK students and TreesLouisville transform a major city's canopy and community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 13, 2023

Louisville is experiencing a significant environmental improvement, driven in part by University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students.

Air Force veteran, first-generation student pursues dream of helping local community’s food access

By Dan Knapp
Published on Nov. 10, 2023

After serving 20+ years in the United States Air Force, MSgt Bradley Lykins enrolled at the University of Kentucky, renewing his connection with nature and farming heritage.

Animal sciences professor looks back on 55-year tenure at UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 2, 2023

Considered one of the nation’s premier sheep nutritionists, Professor Don Ely reflects on five plus decades of teaching, extension and research.

UK Signature Industries Career Fair successfully presents job seekers with equine and distilling opportunities

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Oct. 30, 2023

The UK Signature Industries Career Fair presented professional opportunities to more than 400 participants.

UK alum brings Thoroughbred racing dreams to life

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 26, 2023

Emily Pendergest, a University of Kentucky graduate, is living her horse racing dreams.

The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023

The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.

Lynn Leedhanachoke wins UK Department of Veterinary Science’s Three-Minute Thesis competition

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 24, 2023

Leedhanachoke's thesis focuses on the effect of gastrointestinal infections in horses using organoids.

Two University of Kentucky students accepted to famed Irish National Stud program

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 19, 2023

UK students Grace Hamilton and Luis Ettedgui recently achieved a remarkable milestone.

University of Kentucky distillation, wine and brewing students visit St. Croix for interactive rum, vodka production tours

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 11, 2023

Students spent nearly two days at Cruzan Rum, a rum producer distillery owned by Beam Suntory.