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Academics

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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Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building

     

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

4
Jan
Alumni Alley-oop 2025

Alumni Alley-Oop 2025

All students, alumni, faculty, staff and friends are invited to attend our Alumni Alley-oop pre-game reception and pep-rally before the University of Florida vs. University of Kentucky basketball...

6
Jan
2025 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference 2025

This premier, state-wide event annually brings together approximately 600 growers, researchers, and technical support providers!The conference is devoted to fruit, vegetable, and cut...

15
Feb
The Bluegrass Stockyards will be one of several focus sites offered at Pre-Veterinary Experience Day. Photo by Sabrina Hounshell.

Pre-Veterinary Experience Day 2025

Pre-Veterinary Experience Day returns at the Thoroughbred Training Center in Lexington, Kentucky.Organized by the University of Kentucky in collaboration with the Kentucky Horse Council and made...

17
Mar
James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference 2025

James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference 2025

Now in its sixth year, the annual James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference will be held in Lexington, KY from March 17-19, 2025.Hear from 100 plus experts in their fields who share research,...

 



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. 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!

Agricultural Research Building



The college's new Agricultural Research Building will serve as our central research hub with cutting-edge laboratories, rooftop research greenhouses, a 250-seat auditorium and more. Learn more >> students.ca.uky.edu/building-future





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