In a monumental decision underscoring Lexington’s dedication to environmental stewardship and a sustainable future, the Urban County Council members voted unanimously to commit to community-wide net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year...
Katherine Johnson
Category - Community
Sustainability Showcase Awards
The annual Sustainability Showcase was presented by the Office of Sustainability, The President’s Sustainability Advisory Committee, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the...
UK User Led Environmental Lab Excellence; UKULELE
UK User Led Environmental Lab Excellence (UKULELE) is a newly proposed initiative that will focus on ensuring the safety of lab environments while also minimizing their environmental impacts. UKULELE is a collaborative...
Apply Today to Attend the 2023 AASHE Conference and Expo in Boston, MA
APPLY NOW! The University of Kentucky is proud to announce that it will send 8 students to the 2023 Conference and Expo hosted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). For...
Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling at Big Blue Move-In
Becoming a zero-waste campus is one of UK’s sustainability goals. Actually its one of our five guiding principles; Make the pursuit of these goals an integral part of the UK student experience Decarbonize campus...
Wrapping up award-filled year, Kentucky Kernel ends weekly printing, focuses on digital
May 2023 brought a plethora of awards for student media, however, it also marked the end of an era for the Kentucky Kernel, the student-run, award-winning newspaper for the University of Kentucky, as it published its...
Free commute planning assistance available through Transportation Services
Parking and Transportation Services. Photo by Pete Comparoni | UKphoto Do you need help discovering the best way to get to, from and around the University of Kentucky’s campus? UK Transportation Services staff can...
University Press of Kentucky celebrates 2023 Weatherford Award-winning publication
Luke Manget, author of “Ginseng Diggers: A History of Root and Herb Gathering in Appalachia,” published by the University Press of Kentucky (UPK) has received the 2023 Weatherford Award for best nonfiction...
Chelsea Colley
UK for KY Rapid Response Pilot and Mini-grant Funding
The rainfall on July 27th, 2022 in a 12-county area of Eastern Kentucky was an unprecedented meteorological event even for an area that experiences semi-frequent flooding. Climate-related changes in weather patterns are...
FoodChain and UK Food Connection host first tilapia harvest
FoodChain, a nonprofit organization increasing access to locally sourced, fresh food that is a Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner, and the University of Kentucky Food Connection are...
UK’s Food as Health Alliance celebrates official launch
As part of the University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, the Food as Health Alliance celebrated their official launch last week. On April 26, board members, donors and...
‘Walk with a Doc’ this summer at the UK Arboretum and Fayette Mall
Start your summer on the right foot at UK HealthCare’s “Walk with a Doc” series, held both at the UK Arboretum and Fayette Mall. “Walk with a Doc” is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a...
Stay Safe While Hiking This Summer
We are almost at that time of the year where everyone decides that they want to go outside and experience the warmer weather. Hiking is a very popular activity that many people enjoy, especially when springtime rolls...
Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs
If you’ve been considering going car-free on campus, check out University of Kentucky Transportation Services’ incentives programs. Applications for Bike Vouchers, Commute Club and the Cash Out program...
University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Presents “Earth Weekend” Concert on Sunday, April 23rd
UK students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend a special “Earth Weekend” concert, presented by the University of Kentucky Wind Symphony, on Sunday, April 23, 2023, 3:00 pm, in the Singletary Center for the...
Cody Birdwell
