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UK Hosts Second Annual Engagement Academy, Showcasing 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.
CEDIK Leadership Aligns with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement
The UK Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky is aligning with 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
UK Land-grant Engagement is 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 UK Office of Land-grant Engagement has announced nine projects are receiving supporting funds. This engagement funding will expand collaborative efforts between UK and partners across the Commonwealth while addressing important public needs.
Seeds of Support: Transforming 4-H Camps into Havens for Social, Emotional and Behavioral Health
The UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Social Work 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 UK Office of Land-grant Engagement is seeking request-for-funding proposals from faculty and staff. These grant funds support innovative projects to provide Kentuckians with knowledge and skills they can use to improve their lives and communities.
UK Land-grant Engagement Hosts Inaugural Engagement Academy
UK 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 extension offices and opportunities to collaborate on community-level partnerships.
UK CAFE, Cooperative Extension and Social Work Partner to Support Youth Mental Health Through Summer Camps
A new collaborative initiative at UK 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.
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. He forged a partnership between Markey and Cooperative Extension to improve cancer awareness and prevention across the Commonwealth.