News Archive: Community & Leadership Development
CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development
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Derrick Meads
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Alison Davis leads the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) as part of this expanded priority area for land-grant engagement and has been recently appointed as the assistant vice president for Land-grant Engagement and Economic Initiatives at the University of Kentucky.
UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth
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Grace Sowards
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Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.
‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming
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Bailey Vandiver
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Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.
New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans
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Jordan Strickler
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Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community
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Jordan Strickler
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The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.
'An unbridled spirit': UK alum is feeding America one county, community at a time
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky alum Dr. Mya Price is empowering communities through Feeding America, the largest non-profit network of food banks, pantries and meals in the country—serving more than 40 million people across the nation.
From infantry soldier to student to officer: How the University of Kentucky is shaping a military leader
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Jordan Strickler
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A former UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and ROTC student is using his Community and Leadership Development degree to be a better military officer.
Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit
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Jordan Strickler
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Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Kentucky SBDC awarded SBA grant, boosting new and existing childcare businesses in state
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Ryan Ferguson
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The Kentucky Small Business Development Center was awarded a grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration – bolstering resources for new and existing childcare businesses in Kentucky.
Branching out: Canopy Con 2024 unites urban forestry enthusiasts
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Jordan Strickler
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Canopy Con is the first conference of its kind in the Bluegrass region, combining urban forestry seminars and hands-on experiences. The event is open to all members of the community.