Transylvania, UK forge alliance to help advance Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The presidents of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky recently announced an alliance between the two historic institutions to work together on programs and initiatives that will advance the health and well-being of their students and the Commonwealth. “We exist to serve Kentucky — that has been our mission […]
Estate Whiskey Alliance® launches certification program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s Estate Whiskey Alliance® (EWA) is launching a first-of-its-kind program that authenticates estate whiskeys with a globally-recognized certification mark to be used on qualifying whiskey product labels: Estate Whiskey Certified™. Estate whiskey refers to a type of whiskey that is produced entirely on the distillery estate using grains sourced […]
University of Kentucky researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky As electronic waste (e-waste) piles up globally, researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering are pioneering innovative methods to recover valuable metals from discarded devices and industrial waste. E-waste — including smartphones, laptops and spent batteries — contains critical […]
UK receives national recognition for outstanding oncology program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital is one of the nation’s top “Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs,” according to Becker’s Hospital Review. The health care industry trade publication recognized the UK Markey Cancer Center, whose clinical programs are integrated with UK’s Chandler Hospital, among oncology […]
Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirms role in Kentucky’s agricultural industry
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On Dec. 11, 2021, an EF-4 tornado devastated western Kentucky. Among the destruction, mere remnants of the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton (UKREC) facility were left behind. Decades of infrastructure and millions of dollars in equipment were destroyed overnight, reducing one of the state’s key agricultural assets to […]
UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance™ organization announces founding members
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s initiative to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the spirits industry has established a strong foundation with the announcement of the founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance™ (EWA) organization. The EWA global consortium will support research and education in agriculture, manufacturing […]
The Bill Gatton Foundation makes third gift to the University of Kentucky, contributions now total $15 million for student scholarships
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Continuing its historic commitment to the success of University of Kentucky students, The Bill Gatton Foundation is contributing $5 million toward student scholarships, targeted in ways that will help eliminate unmet financial need among Kentuckians and for students interested in medical careers. The gift, which was approved by the UK […]
Q&A: Sitting Down with Dr. Amanda Gumbert
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Dr. Amanda Gumbert serves as an Extension Water Quality Specialist with the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment. Having grown up on a farm in rural Kentucky, she is also an expert on agriculture and natural resources. Dr. Gumbert sat down with Building Kentucky to discuss […]
UK’s Rural Physician Leadership Program, Anthem Medicaid announce new rural medicine scholarships
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky College of Medicine and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky announced new scholarship opportunities for UK’s Rural Physician Leadership Program (RPLP). The Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarships will provide $100,000 to offset the cost of medical school for students in the RPLP. In a state that suffers from high rates […]
UK Board of Trustees urge President Capilouto to accelerate progress in addressing Kentucky’s workforce needs, expand strategic plan
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky With unprecedented economic growth in Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is turning its attention to addressing the Commonwealth’s workforce needs. Kentucky has seen an injection of billions of dollars in economic development activity with projects, such as the BlueOval SK battery plant in Hardin County. However, the state’s workforce participation […]
Sec. Tom Vilsack joins UK officials to break ground on new $65.9 million research facility
United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack joined Sen. Mitch McConnell and University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment officials to break ground for the new $65.9 million Forage Animal Production Lab, which will be located on campus in Lexington. “Today’s groundbreaking for the Forage Animal Production Lab speaks to the heart of […]