News Archive: Alumni
Ceremonious evening recognizes alumni and friends for their excellence
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Mar. 1, 2024
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recognized friends and a group of distinguished alumni for their service and meaningful contributions to Kentucky and beyond at the biennial Night of Excellence event.
UK alum, fourth-generation Black farmer stays connected through MANRRS
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 9, 2024
First-generation graduate, fourth-generation African American farmer and former University of Kentucky football student athlete Sylvester Miller II remains connected to his alma mater through MANRRS - Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences.
Endowed scholarship to support students from two Kentucky counties pursue agriculture education at UK
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 24, 2024
The new Charles H. Futrell Endowed Scholarship will financially support students from Trigg and Clinton counties who want to pursue agricultural education at the University of Kentucky.
UK alum, No-Till agriculture pioneer recognized for decades of extension work
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 18, 2024
Serving the University of Kentucky for over 30 years as an extension agent, Rankin Powell received the Shirley Phillips No-Till Award from the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
University of Kentucky Block and Bridle chapter celebrates 100 years dedicated to animal agriculture
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 18, 2023
Since 1923, a devoted membership of passionate students and alumni dedicated to the field and profession of animal agriculture is continuing to build a legacy based on three founding principles – character, sincerity and morality.
University of Kentucky alum pays it forward with Junior MANRRS
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 13, 2023
Caitlyn McFadden is paving the way for more students to explore careers at John Deere through MANRRS, minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences, a program that has given so much to her starting in high school.
UK alum honored with prestigious award for excellence in agricultural youth education
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 8, 2023
University of Kentucky alum and agriculture teacher Jacob Ball was honored with the Milken Educator Award, a national award recognizing excellence and innovation in education.
UK alum brings Thoroughbred racing dreams to life
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 26, 2023
Emily Pendergest, a University of Kentucky graduate, is living her horse racing dreams.
UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment celebrates past and future at 50th Roundup
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 15, 2023
Roundup gathers students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends.
Historic $100-million gift will catapult UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on May. 25, 2023
Gatton’s impact on the University of Kentucky exceeds $180 million. He is the university’s single largest donor.
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