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Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative (UFI), in partnership with the Appalachia Service Project and Team Kentucky, celebrated a significant milestone with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Gov. Andy Beshear and other...

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Meet SGA’s New Director of Sustainability: Caitlyn Weaver

Hello all! I’m Caitlyn Weaver, UK Student Government Association’s Director of Sustainability for the 2024-2025 academic year. I am a dual degree Environmental and Sustainability Studies and Business Management junior who is devoted to creating...

Katherine Johnson

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LEED Buildings on UK’s Campus

What is LEED? As many of you may have seen, a majority of our buildings on campus feature a small LEED circle in the doorways of the main entrances. But what is LEED? LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is one of the most...

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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Community Sustainability Tips

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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Say hello to Oscar Sort, UK Recycling’s new AI-powered, waste-sorting system

University of Kentucky Recycling has a new “helping hand” on campus. Oscar Sort, an artificial intelligence waste-sorting system from Intuitive AI, has been installed on campus to empower better recycling decisions...

Chelsea Colley

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ICYMI: Robin Wall Kimmerer’s Campus Keynote – TODAY April 6, 2023 @ 12pm

The University of Kentucky’s Lewis Honors College and Student Sustainability Council are excited to present a campus keynote with 2022 MacArthur Fellow Dr. Robin Wall Kimmerer TODAY, April 6th at 12 pm in the UK...

Shane Tedder

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UK Recycling to Host Fifth Annual Thrift Shop Pop-up Event

UK Recycling is proud to announce it’s fifth annual Thrift Shop Pop-Up in partnership with UK Student Organizations and Activities, Wildcat Wardrobe, and The Fashion Crew! Come to the Cats Den on Monday, April 10th...

Shaun Lavin

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Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

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LEED Buildings on UK’s Campus

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