- UK Hosts Second Annual Engagement Academy, Show Casing Partnerships and Collaboration: Now in its second year, a new cohort was able to participate in a valuable two-day experience— learning more about the principles of community-engaged scholarship and discovering new opportunities for collaboration. The Engagement Academy was a result of recommendations identified through UK Engage, led by vice president for land-grant engagement and Martin-Gatton CAFE dean Nancy Cox.
- CEDIK Leadership Aligns with UK Land-grant Engagement, Accelerating Community and Economic Development: The University of Kentucky Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK), part of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), is aligning with the UK Land-grant Engagement and other campus partners to accelerate multidisciplinary economic and community development across Kentucky.
- UK Land-grant Engagement Launches 2nd Annual Call for Proposals: University of Kentucky Land-grant Engagementis pleased to announce a request for funding proposals for UK faculty and staff. This second round of grant funds will continue supporting innovative projects, providing Kentuckians with knowledge and skills to improve their lives and communities.
- UK, Key Organizations Partners to Launch 'Growing Our Own' Workshop Series: Supported by the UK Office of Land-grant Engagement, the initiative aims to strengthen and grow small, Kentucky-based businesses across the Commonwealth by equipping participants with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive.
- UK Land-grant Engagement Academy Application Now Open: Ignite your passion for engagement work alongside UK faculty and staff from every part of the university at the second annual Land-grant Engagement Academy September 11 and 12.
- UK Land-grant Engagement Announces Award Recipients, Advancing Kentucky Through Collaboration: The University of Kentucky Office of Land-grant Engagement has announced nine projects, that will focus on community engagement, are receiving supporting funds. This engagement funding will expand collaborative efforts between UK and partners across the commonwealth while addressing important public needs — strengthening outreach and extension efforts in Kentucky.
- Seeds of Support: Transforming 4-H Camps into Havens for Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health: The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (Martin-Gatton CAFE) and the College of Social Work (CoSW) are spearheading a novel initiative aimed at enhancing social, emotional and behavioral support for children and teenagers.
- UK Land-grant Engagement invites requests for funding proposals - The University of Kentucky Office of Land-grant Engagement is seeking request-for-funding proposals from faculty and staff. These grant funds, first announced at the UK Engagement Academy in September, support innovative projects to provide Kentuckians with knowledge and skills they can use to improve their lives and communities.
- UK Land-grant Engagement hosting inaugural Engagement Academy - The University of Kentucky is hosting its inaugural Land-grant Engagement Academy with 39 faculty and staff across 12 colleges and units. The cohort will participate in a two-day event highlighting engagement programming, visits to regional extension offices and new opportunities to collaborate on community-level partnerships. Organizers received more than 100 applications for the academy. For a full list of participants, click here.
- UK Launches Engagement Academy to advance land-grant mission - The University of Kentucky’s Land-Grant Engagement Office announced its first annual Engagement Academy, marking a significant milestone in UK’s commitment to serving the Commonwealth.
- Collaborating on Cancer Education: Markey Cancer Center and UK Cooperative Extension Join Forces - Nathan Vanderford knew exactly where to go when he wanted to get the word out about cancer in Kentucky. Vanderford, Markey Center Cancer Center assistant director for research and education, received his undergraduate degree from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. His positive experiences as a student meant he was well aware of the important work and close-knit atmosphere at the UK Cooperative Extension. So, he forged a partnership between Markey and Cooperative Extension to improve cancer awareness and prevention across the commonwealth.
- UK CAFE, Cooperative Extension and Social Work Partner to Support Youth Mental Health Through Summer Camps - A new collaborative initiative at the University of Kentucky is working to better support children and teens struggling with mental health challenges with the help of 4-H summer camps, which provide positive experiences for children and teens by building social skills and creating supportive networks.
- Capilouto Broadens Leadership Team to Elevate Diversity, Achieve UK’s Strategic Mission - The University of Kentucky will elevate and expand its commitment to diversity, student success, accountability and its historic land-grant mission of service as part of an expansion of UK President Eli Capilouto’s leadership team.
- Behind the Blue: Nancy Cox Discusses Her New Role as UK's Vice President for Land-grant Engagement - University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Dean Nancy Cox has recently been named by President Eli Capilouto as the vice president for land-grant engagement.
- UK Announces 'UK Engage' Initiative to Support Innovation in Land-grant Engagement - Recognizing its integral role as Kentucky’s flagship and land-grant research institution, the University of Kentucky is launching the “UK Engage” initiative to envision and support innovation in land-grant engagement.
- Gift Will Establish Land-grant Service Professorship - Long-time supporters of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Food and Environment, Gene and Jean Cravens are establishing a distinguished professorship in the college. The Cravens are donating commercial real estate and cash to fund the Gene and Jean Cravens Distinguished Professorship in Land-Grant Service.
