UK Ag Equine Programs welcomes all to the Horsey Hustle 5K, benefiting student enrichment

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 5, 2025

The 4th annual University of Kentucky Horsey Hustle 5K Run/Walk will be held at Coldstream Park on April 13. The proceeds provide financial support in valuable extracurricular activities for UK Ag Equine Programs students.

University of Kentucky hosts successful Pre-Veterinary Experience Day

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 28, 2025

Students from across the United States interested in veterinary school participated in the workshop designed to showcase career paths and valuable insights.

Valerie Still: Basketball legend, author, keeper of family legacy

By Jenny Wells-Hosley
Published on Feb. 27, 2025

University of Kentucky's all-time leading scorer and rebounder Valerie Still is returning to her alma mater to help celebrate her family’s extraordinary history.

‘Putting students first’: University of Kentucky presents inaugural KYnsHIP Conference, advancing education through innovation

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 27, 2025

Kentucky’s educational community is invited to attend this free, hands-on event to connect with educators and students from across the state.

University of Kentucky hosts Mass Timber in Appalachia Conference, showcasing innovation and sustainability

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 26, 2025

A major conference highlight is the growing recognition that mass timber offers a cleaner, quicker and potentially more cost-effective alternative to traditional construction materials like steel and concrete.

‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 25, 2025

This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.

Celebrating 160 years of the University of Kentucky—rooted in agriculture, service to the Commonwealth

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Feb. 21, 2025

The college that became the University of Kentucky was founded in 1865, following the passage of the Morrill Act that established land-grant institutions.

University of Kentucky Food as Health Alliance hosts first annual symposium

By Grace Sowards
Published on Feb. 19, 2025

The Food as Health Alliance at UK seeks to combine clinical and community research to combat food insecurity and diet-sensitive chronic disease in Kentucky.

University of Kentucky program grows future leaders and professionals through teaching and mentorship

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Feb. 18, 2025

The University of Kentucky AFE 100 peer instructors program provides students a valuable experience to expand their leadership skills through teaching, mentorship and supporting incoming students.

Field Day to showcase fragipan remediation and soil health solutions

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 17, 2025

At the March 13 event, University of Kentucky researchers will feature field-based methods and solutions on fragipan soils, which impacts millions in Kentucky and beyond.