University of Kentucky researchers bridge the Commonwealth’s past with the world’s energy future
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Coal has been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth for generations. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines, but researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage in the form of lithium-ion […]
Serving speed and strategy: Lexington Chick-fil-A spotlights UK’s True Lean impact
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Just before noon, the lunch rush begins. Orders stack up. Team members move in rhythm behind the counter of a busy Lexington Chick-fil-A — one of the highest-volume restaurants in the region. For Jeff Stryker, owner of the Nicholasville Road and Turfland locations, growth has always been a welcome challenge […]
VIDEO: UK launches Kentucky’s first degree in artificial intelligence
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky has launched the Commonwealth’s first Bachelor of Science in AI. The program, designed to prepare graduates with the technical skills, ethical grounding and real-world experience needed to use AI effectively and responsibly across a variety of industries, will welcome its first class […]
Champions Blue Board reviews Kroger Field enhancement plan to strengthen long‑term revenue and competitiveness
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The Champions Blue LLC. Board of Governors reviewed a series of strategic enhancements to Kroger Field during its January meeting on Thursday, marking an important next step in increasing revenues required for Kentucky Athletics to continue competing at the highest level in a rapidly evolving college athletics landscape. The $25 […]
Republic Bank among “America’s Best Regional Banks” for a third consecutive year
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) today announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks & Credit Unions 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. This marks the third consecutive year Republic has received the honor. “To be recognized by Newsweek as […]
University of Kentucky launches campus-wide artificial intelligence initiative
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto recently announced the launch of CATS AI, an initiative designed to coordinate and advance artificial intelligence efforts and expertise across the UK campus and throughout the Commonwealth. CATS (Commonwealth AI Transdisciplinary Strategy) AI will serve as a central hub to integrate AI activities across UK’s […]
UK HealthCare receives prestigious Baby-Friendly designation
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky UK HealthCare has once again been awarded the prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review process conducted by Baby-Friendly USA, the organization responsible for bestowing this certification in the United States. UK HealthCare’s Albert B. Chandler hospital first received the designation in 2015. This designation demonstrates UK HealthCare’s adherence to the […]
Lextran seeks public input to help shape the future of Lexington’s public transit
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky Lextran is developing a new Strategic Plan that will help shape the future of public transit in Fayette County — and they want your input. The agency has launched a public survey to capture community feedback, and they want to hear as many voices as possible. The survey is available […]
VIDEO: Historic gift will revolutionize pediatric health care in Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano recently announced that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a historic $50 million gift that will transform pediatric health care in Kentucky. Golisano of Rochester, New York, is the founder of Paychex, the nation’s largest human resource company for small to medium-sized businesses, and the Golisano […]
VIDEO: A new era of health education is on the horizon with construction of UK’s Rankin Health Education Building
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky As its great steel structure continues to rise toward the sky on the University of Kentucky campus, it is hard to miss the construction — and the excitement — of the Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building. Once completed in Spring 2027, the 509,000-square-foot facility located at the intersection […]
Improving whole health: Lexington jumps 28 spots in annual American Fitness Index®
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The 2025 American Fitness Index®, an annual report that evaluates America’s 100 largest cities using 35 evidence-based indicators, including food insecurity, air quality and reports of very good or excellent health, shows that Lexington residents’ health is on the rise. The report is published by the American College of Sports […]
Walsh Construction, Goodwill Kentucky, UK launch Pre-Apprenticeship Program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Walsh Construction and Goodwill Kentucky, launched a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 1. The initiative, tied to the construction of the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, is designed to introduce participants to careers in the skilled trades through an eight-week, hands-on learning […]
University of Kentucky achieves major energy efficiency gains amid campus growth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Over the last eight years, the University of Kentucky has realized remarkable success in energy efficiency through its Energy Program in Facilities Management. From fiscal year 2017 to 2025, while the university’s campus grew by 13.6 percent, energy use per square foot has decreased by an impressive 19.2 percent. This […]
Kentucky REALTORS® and Commerce Lexington explore links between housing and economic development
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky REALTORS® recently joined forces with Commerce Lexington to guide leaders from across the state through an economic development simulation, which emphasized the need for affordable and attainable housing, and reinvigorated the association’s commitment to the growth and development of the Commonwealth. Hosted by Commerce Lexington Inc. and in partnership […]
UK study suggests maple syrup industry can greatly tap into, expand Kentucky’s economy
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The study, “Economic impacts of maple syrup production potential in Kentucky: Input-output analysis,” published […]