As University of Kentucky students moved out of campus housing this spring, UK Recycling set a new benchmark for sustainability efforts — collecting a record 31,110 pounds (15.6 tons) of donations and recyclables...
Archive - June 2025
Jennifer Allen
From waste to wonder: Narwhal art debuts at Kentucky Children’s Hospital
What do you get when you mix a mountain of medical waste, a splash of imagination and a pinch of pure magic? At Kentucky Children’s Hospital, the answer is two cheerful narwhals, stitched from syringe...
Carlie Laughlin
Intern Insights: From roots to reflection
Hello! My name is Graciela Martinez, and I’m a rising senior majoring in Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the University of Kentucky. I was placed as an intern with the Urban Forest Initiative (UFI) through...
Graciela Martinez
From connections to conservation, student interested in wildlife career finds everything she needs at UK
As a University of Kentucky student, Callie Black has “the best of both worlds.” From Knox County, Kentucky, Black was drawn to UK because Lexington was “a sweet spot” for someone interested in both wildlife...
