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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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Extension

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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Research

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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Continued Growth

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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Community Relations

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

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Innovative Partnerships

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
Oct

Sow and Grow Speaker Series: Cultivating Cultural Humility in Higher Education

In this workshop, we take a deep dive into the concept of cultural humility. Participants discuss behaviors and practices that foster better-informed relationships. Through self-reflection and...

11
Oct

Roundup 2024

Save the date for Roundup 2024, an opportunity to celebrate our promising, exciting future. There’s nothing like Roundup at the University of Kentucky. When our students, alumni, faculty, staff...

11
Oct
Tree Week 2024

Tree Week 2024

Celebrating All Things Trees Across Kentucky!Tree Week is a celebration of trees and all the ways they affect our lives! Events and programs include community tree plantings, tree walks, tours and...

15
Oct
Heart of America Grazing Conference 2024

Heart of America Grazing Conference 2024

Regenerative Grazing. Merging Science and Practice!Join us at the 2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. The three day event, Oct. 15-17, will take place throughout...

 



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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