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From clinics to kitchens, parks to politics, we are improving lives across Kentucky and beyond. Take a look at what we have to offer, and you'll find an opportunity awaits you.

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We are providing relational resources to help people, businesses, and communities work together to solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.

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We are providing the support and infrastructure to facilitate and expedite solutions to important unanswered questions that impact agriculture, the environment and everyone.

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Join us as we build spacious teaching environments, high-tech research labs and meaningful community engagement facilities that serve the commonwealth like never before.

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We foster meaningful connections that empower all to engage fully in their learning, teaching and research.

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We are prioritizing unique, multidisciplinary collaborations — allowing us to discover creative solutions to issues in Kentucky and beyond.

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International Impact

We are preparing our students and graduates to be competitive in the global economy, building and nurturing relationships here and abroad.

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Events Calendar

9
Sep
Growing Our Own Workshop 2024

Growing Our Own Workshop: How to do Business with the University of Kentucky

Workshops designed help participants succeed in the small business landscape!Are you an underrepresented or Kentucky located business looking to secure contracts with the University of Kentucky? Join...

10
Sep

M-G CAFE ACE Graduate Student Reception

The M-G CAFE Office of Access, Community and Engagement and the Center for Graduate and Professional Diversity Initiatives invites all faculty, graduate/professional students and their families to...

11
Sep
Attendees pick out produce at last year's Wildcat Market. Photo provided by Kristi Durbin.

Wildcat Market 2024

Bringing the organic market to you and our community!Wildcat Market, now in its third year, is a free farmers market where students can take home fresh produce (with tote bags) whiles supplies last....

16
Sep
Growing Our Own Workshop 2024

Growing Our Own Workshop: Knowing Your Kentucky Entrepreneur and Small Business Resources

Workshops designed help participants succeed in the small business landscape!A a small business owner in Kentucky, you have access to services available through Kentucky’s vibrant small business...

 



Nancy Cox, the long-time dean of the @universityofky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the first-ever vice president for land-grant engagement, plans to retire in late summer. Please join us in thanking Dean Cox!

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton 2023 Recap Video



It's been an historic year of growth and transformation @universityofkyThis incredible journey wouldn't be possible without the dedication of our exceptional alumni, faculty, staff, friends and partners — fueling our mission to improve lives across Kentucky!

Glenna Joyce is the first-ever head distiller at UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits. Photo by Matt Barton.



Congratulations to Glenna Joyce, who has been named the first Head Distiller of @beam_uky! “I’m thrilled for the opportunity to learn from the large-scale results and findings we gather,” said Joyce.





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