News Archive: Students
‘Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy’ brings urban forestry and art together
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Jordan Strickler
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The Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy project began as an independent student internship assignment. Now, it’s a public art showcase and competition that brought over 600 visitors to the Bolivar Art Gallery at the University of Kentucky.
‘Drawing on the community’s needs’: UK landscape architecture students help transform neighborhood in Paris, Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky sophomore students in the landscape architecture program developed design plans to help revitalize a local community in Central Kentucky. These students, now seniors, return to the site to see their ideas take flight.
‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive
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Bailey Vandiver
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Jaida Alee, the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award recipient, graduates from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment in May 2025, with hopes of joining the equine industry.
UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students
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Jordan Strickler
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Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.
Finding community and camaraderie: Martin-Gatton CAFE student founded the UK Ranch Horse Team
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Zoey Ortega
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Sam Grinnell-Spiller, a student in the Martin Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, started the UK Ranch Horse Team as part of her equine science and management internship.
'Big Blue Fashion': UK agriculture students to showcase yearlong planning efforts at Color Me Kentucky fashion show
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Grace Sowards
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Merchandising, apparel and textiles students are hosting the annual fashion show to highlight how the University of Kentucky is at the center of Kentucky fashion.
‘Together We Grow’: University of Kentucky celebrates agriculture with video tribute, week of campus activities
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Jennifer Elwell
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National Agriculture Day, March 18, allows UK to honor its heritage, accomplishments and dedicated community working to improve agriculture.
University of Kentucky program grows future leaders and professionals through teaching and mentorship
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Zoey Ortega
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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.
UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer
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Bailey Vandiver
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Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.
UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects
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Bailey Vandiver
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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.