Paul Jasa honored with No-Till agriculture award for 45 years of dedication to the field

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 17, 2025

The University of Kentucky 2024 Shirley Philips No-Till award was presented to Paul Jasa, recognizing significant contributions to no-till agriculture spanning more than four decades.

‘Making the choice to just do it’: UK alum discovers career as a performance dietitian

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 16, 2025

After graduating with two degrees from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition (DHN) at the University of Kentucky, performance and registered dietitian nutritionist Kelci McHugh believes that choosing an unconventional path was one of her best decisions.

UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jan. 10, 2025

Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.

Kentucky Crop Health Conference to bring local and national experts on Feb. 6

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 8, 2025

The event will provide attendees with the latest on protecting the Kentucky agricultural community with innovative pest management solutions.

UK scientists help unveil improved rat genome, advancing medical research

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 8, 2025

Rats have long been a staple in biomedical research because their biological and behavioral characteristics mirror human health.

University of Kentucky researcher examines Universal Free School Meals' impact

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 7, 2025

A collaborative research grant project, spearheaded by the University of Kentucky, aims to understand food assistance programs and their impact on youth’s health outcomes in the country.

UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Students in Tracy Lu’s hospitality management and tourism course planned and hosted several events at the University of Kentucky and in Lexington this fall.

UK faculty honored with Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Two University of Kentucky faculty members received the Master Teacher Award, which recognizes instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.

Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Debbie Ellis

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

Ellis is a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alumna and the executive director of the Kentucky Soybean Association and the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board.

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.