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Zero Waste, Infinite Creativity at Inaugural Kentucky Climate Symposium

On September 26, 2024, the Kentucky Climate Consortium made history by welcoming nearly 300 academic professionals, organizers, and community members to the Harris Ballroom in the Gatton Student Center at the University of Kentucky to discuss a...

Gail Wallace

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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 Office of Undergraduate Research...

Katherine Johnson

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Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024

Tree Week, hosted by the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI), returns this year with an expanded reach across the state. This year’s events will occur throughout October, engaging communities across Kentucky to celebrate trees and the environment for kids...

Katherine Johnson

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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...

Katherine Johnson

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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...

Katherine Johnson

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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...

Katherine Johnson

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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

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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...

Chelsea Colley

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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...

Chelsea Colley

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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...

Chelsea Colley

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‘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...

Chelsea Colley

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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...

Chelsea Colley

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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...

Chelsea Colley

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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

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$200,000 available for UK Sustainability Challenge Grants, applications now open

The Sustainability Challenge Grant Program is designed to engage transdisciplinary teams from the university community to foster scholarly, creative and research projects that promote sustainability and advance field(s)...

Shane Tedder

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Zero Waste, Infinite Creativity at Inaugural Kentucky Climate Symposium

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Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling at Big Blue Move-In

Wrapping up award-filled year, Kentucky Kernel ends weekly printing, focuses on digital

Free commute planning assistance available through Transportation Services

University Press of Kentucky celebrates 2023 Weatherford Award-winning publication

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Considering going car-free on campus? Applications open for incentive programs

University of Kentucky Wind Symphony Presents “Earth Weekend” Concert on Sunday, April 23rd

$200,000 available for UK Sustainability Challenge Grants, applications now open

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