News Archive: Alumni & Philanthropy
From University of Kentucky to United Kingdom: UK alum’s education prepared her for research at Cambridge
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Bailey Vandiver
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Gretchen Ruschman graduated from UK in 2024 with valuable cross-disciplinary research experience.
From student-athlete to Hall of Famer: Abbey Cheek-Ramsey reflects on her time at UK
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Bailey Vandiver
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Abbey Cheek-Ramsey, a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment graduate and former softball player, was inducted into the 2025 UK Athletics Hall of Fame.
From home economist to VP, University of Kentucky alum leads GE Appliances kitchen cleanup enterprise
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Christopher Carney
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Since graduating from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, a University of Kentucky alum has spent 35 years in different leadership roles at GE Appliances.
UK alum helps build ‘one-of-a-kind' temporary water pretreatment system after Hurricane Helene
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Christopher Carney
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Following one of the most devastating hurricanes a year ago, a University of Kentucky graduate led a response team to help communities in North Carolina get clean water.
UK Agricultural Education and Advocacy alumni prepared to share, teach 'to anyone who will listen'
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Bailey Vandiver
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Graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment program are prepared for careers in the classroom and beyond.
UK alums, LION lead turnout gear and TotalCare® efforts for firefighters in Kentucky and beyond
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Christopher Carney
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Two University of Kentucky graduates are taking their education and experiences to provide protective gear for firefighters at the largest provider of fire training equipment in the country.
UK dietetics graduate ready for her dream career
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Bailey Vandiver
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Gabby Rodriguez graduated with her bachelor's degree, master’s degree and internship experience through the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Huddle up for Roundup 2025, celebrating a community like no other
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Christopher Carney
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment community is invited to a lineup of fun events, including the UK football game on Sept. 6.
University of Kentucky taps alum to lead Cooperative Extension’s efforts in building health partnerships
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Christopher Carney
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UK alum and health education leader Chlodys Johnstone is named assistant dean for extension health partnerships to help build sustainable, transdisciplinary programs—locally and beyond.
How UK alum Barbara Rice fed astronauts, miners and minds
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Jordan Strickler
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alum has found that taking every opportunity available can take one to places they never thought they'd go.