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Nancy Cox to retire from UK, serving more than 20 years as agriculture leader
By
Jay Blanton
Published on May. 15, 2024
Nancy Cox, dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and UK's first-ever vice president for Land-grant Engagement, plans to retire in late summer. Photo by Matt Barton
The final course: UK instructor Bob Perry’s educational and culinary legacy
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 8, 2024
The University of Kentucky chef-in-residence has quite an accomplished career. While he may be retiring from the university, he will certainly not be forgotten by his students, colleagues and industry peers.
From Army green to nature’s greenery, one UK student wants to improve the military’s carbon footprint
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2024
University of Kentucky student Peyton Zelenak aims to help the Army become a more naturally sustainable institution.
Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 29, 2024
Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 3, 2024
Ryley Butler Modaff, a graduate student in the College of Social Work and inaugural 4-H Camp Behavioral Health Fellow, says the fellowship program is a buttress for youth health.
UK Agriculture Education recognized as top program by peers at national convention
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 29, 2023
The University of Kentucky AgEd program’s student organization was evaluated on four service areas for this national honor.
University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023
UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.
The University of Kentucky Lemon Tree restaurant blends dining with learning in a culinary classroom
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By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 25, 2023
The Lemon Tree is a student-led culinary class, where students orchestrate every detail – from delivery service to washing the dishes.
Kentucky Agricultural Leadership Program accepting nominations for next class
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By
Christopher Carney
Published on Sep. 25, 2023
Nomination deadline is Oct. 15.