News Archive: Alumni
Blending fields and skies: University of Kentucky prepares alum for unique military career path
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jun. 18, 2024
A UK graduate says his time at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Air Force ROTC has equipped him for the future.
Austin Fields makes transition from dress blues to nature's greens
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2024
Combining his forestry degree with his military experience, one recent University of Kentucky graduate is set to make an impact preserving the Earth’s natural resources.
From infantry soldier to student to officer: How the University of Kentucky is shaping a military leader
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 22, 2024
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.
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appoints new Agricultural Economics Chair
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By
Derrick Meads
Published on May. 16, 2024
The University of Kentucky has appointed alum Aslihan Spaulding as new chair of the Department of Agricultural Economics, an opportunity to review and refresh programs that serve and advance Kentucky.
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller
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By
Grace Sowards
Published on May. 13, 2024
Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.
University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 30, 2024
After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.
UK winery, former athletes partner to honor legacy of Black Kentuckians in horse racing
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By
Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 26, 2024
With support from the University of Kentucky Horticulture Research Farm, alumni and former UK athletes Allen Carter and Leslie Nichols at Silver Springs Farm are making a sparkling wine to celebrate Black Kentuckians this Derby season – starting with Isaac Murphy.
UK alum, extension professor provides a Voice of Hope inside and outside of the classroom
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By
Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 19, 2024
Alex Elswick overcame many of life’s obstacles to become a founding member of Voices of Hope, a recovery community organization in Lexington.
UK landscape architecture alum finds passion designing urban communities
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 25, 2024
Simone Heath was the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Kentucky’s landscape architecture program. She is now using these skills to help build stronger communities in Atlanta as an urban designer.
UK alum finds educational path, blending agriculture and dentistry
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 6, 2024
Alum Christopher Chance owns a successful dental practice utilizing his diverse education from the University of Kentucky, receiving the Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence award — recognizing Black alums that have positively impacted people’s lives.
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