Chase Lobaldo, 3rd year product design student, was working in the Fabrication Lab at the University of Kentucky’s College of Design, when the Office of Sustainability approached him with a clear goal in mind: create a...
Archive - February 2026
Adreonna Rainey
New SAVS courses prioritize sustainable materials for studio practices
The University of Kentucky’s School of Art and Visual Studies (SAVS) is reimagining what an art studio can be. Two courses, Healthy Materials Lab and Digital Matrix Modeling, led by fabrication lab specialist Hannah...
Exploring business, land, and community through Kentucky’s sheep and hemp industries with Vincent Stanley
Vincent Stanley has spent over five decades shaping the values and practices of Patagonia is one of the world’s most recognizable and reputable brands. As the company’s longtime storyteller and current...
Make an impact tackling plastic pollution in Memphis, Tennessee over spring break
Spend your spring break making a meaningful impact in Memphis, Tennessee, with Alternative Service Breaks (ASB), exploring the urgent issue of plastic pollution and its impact on local ecosystems. This immersive...
University of Kentucky receives STARS silver rating for sustainability achievements
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) — The University of Kentucky has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in...
UK community invited to create quilt squares with the Climate Change Quilt Movement
Climate change can feel overwhelming to address, but the Climate Change Quilt Movement reminds us that action begins with connection. This spring, the Lewis Honors College Scholars Lounge will transform into a space for...
