Navy Lieutenant shares his experience as a nurse and what he’s learned along the way at UK and UofL
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Lt. Aaron Lueke loves his country, his family and the privilege of caring for others as a nurse. “There’s just no other profession where you can have such an impact and provide so much comfort to those who are suffering,” Lueke said. While Lueke always knew he wanted to be […]
UK named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Mark Cornelison, UK Photo In recognition of its ongoing commitment to economic development, the University of Kentucky has been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The national designation acknowledges public research universities working with both public […]
James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits opens distillery and maturation facility on University of Kentucky campus
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits officially opened the doors of its new facilities earlier this month. The institute, established in 2019, pursues its mission of ensuring the welfare and prosperity of Kentucky’s spirits industry through education, research, outreach and workforce development. “Today reinforces our commitment […]
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 […]