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 […]
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 […]
Fulfilling a need: UK Arts Administration hosts first ever arts emergency management conference
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In December 2021, unseasonal tornadoes ravaged parts of western Kentucky, cutting a path more than 165 miles long, injuring more than 500 people and causing the death of 57. Seven months later, a historic flood devastated much of eastern Kentucky; 45 people died, hundreds of families were displaced and nearly 9,000 homes […]
UK HealthCare opens the Commonwealth’s first psychiatric emergency unit
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On Tuesday, July 30, community and state leaders joined UK HealthCare officials to celebrate the opening of a new emergency unit dedicated to treating patients experiencing a mental health crisis. The unit, on the Eastern State Hospital campus in Lexington, is known as EmPATH (Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment and Healing) […]
University of Kentucky advances the state’s agricultural industries with groundbreaking on new Agricultural Research Building
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) was joined by members of the Kentucky General Assembly, UK Board of Trustees and university administration to celebrate the groundbreaking of the $285 million Agricultural Research Building on June 14. Set to be completed in November 2026, the […]
University of Kentucky selected as member of Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health Investor Catalyst Hub network
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky has been selected as a spoke for the Investor Catalyst Hub, a regional hub of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network launched by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H). UK Innovate, UK’s innovation, entrepreneurship and economic enterprise for University research, is leading the initiative […]
Beam Suntory, University of Kentucky commit to advancing global spirits industry, continue strategic partnership
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, has renewed its strategic partnership with the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to come. The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and UK will ensure the Institute continues to offer unparalleled […]
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 […]
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 […]