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.

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.

UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth

Published on Dec. 13, 2024

Connect 120 will work with partners across the state to formally launch and expand the Advancing Kentucky Together Network to ensure resources are accessible to all residents and communities.

Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirming role in Kentucky agriculture

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 11, 2024

The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton’s journey over the last three years has solidified its role as an anchor for agricultural research and education.

‘An Ocean of Opportunity’: UK Extension honored at Epsilon Sigma Phi national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 22, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professionals were recognized for excellence at one of the nation's oldest and largest professional development organizations.

‘A strong showing’: UK Cooperative Extension County agents recognized, awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 19, 2024

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference awarded several University of Kentucky county extension agents for commitment to the field.

Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference to address threats and innovations in plant management

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 29, 2024

Goats and drones are among this year’s innovation topics.

“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 16, 2024

Each year, the University of Kentucky Robinson Center hosts a week of events centered around forests, pumpkins, research, science, wood and more for the community and youth.

Kentucky Beef Conference to address industry challenges and future innovations

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 8, 2024

Top beef industry experts, producers and business leaders will gather for a full day of learning and networking at the 2024 Kentucky Beef Conference.

UK hosts second annual Engagement Academy, showcasing partnerships and collaboration

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 3, 2024

The two-day symposium included presentations, discussions and tours to learn about campus-wide collaborative projects centered around extension efforts and engagement.