News Archive: Community & Leadership Development
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
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Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
Students design sustainable landscape architecture solutions for tornado-ravaged town
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Jordan Strickler
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After a devastating tornado ripped through Mayfield, Kentucky in 2021, the community was left reeling.
Kentucky small business celebration honors award-winning entrepreneurs
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This event coincides with 2023 National Small Business Week
Conservation takes center stage in UK spring workshops
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Jordan Strickler
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Farmers and landowners can use conservation practices to manage their land to reduce nutrient waterway pollution.
Partnership will increase funding awareness and support access for Kentucky brownfields
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Sarah Frank Bowker
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Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties where contamination may hinder redevelopment, expansion or reuse.
UK launches Food as Health Alliance to boost health and wellbeing
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Jordan Strickler
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The University of Kentucky has just launched a new program bringing together clinical and community research that addresses food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases.
Food Connection helps host KY Proud CSA Week
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Jordan Strickler
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The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky will help host KY Proud CSA Week Feb. 20-24.
Forest Health Conference registration now open
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Jordan Strickler
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Registration is now open for the Feb. 8 Forest Health Conference.
UK interns helping students and communities through school gardens
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition interns are completing their first year of working with schools’ farm-to-school programs and are finding the tasks fulfilling.
Kentucky Maple Day showcases the state's growing syrup industry
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Jordan Strickler
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Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their facilities to the public Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Kentucky Maple Day.