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The UK Center for the Environment addresses environmental challenges, particularly those that impact human health and well-being for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, the nation, and the world through innovative, transdisciplinary research, and community partnerships.

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Highlights

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UK leads collaborative Kentucky climate resiliency project

Engineering tomorrow: Morris’ path in STEM, passion for mentoring the next generation

CAER, State Energy & Environment Cabinet launch sustainable aviation fuel study

Bhattacharyya named 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow

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KGS receives federal grant to collect hazards data, improve future hazards mitigation

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UK researchers expand access to radon mitigation in Kentucky with $2.6 million grant

UK’s Loka Ashwood awarded MacArthur ‘Genius Grant’ for groundbreaking work in rural communities, environmental justice

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KWRI Receives ARC Grant to Establish Water Workforce Development Center

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Erin Haynes

Haynes named 2023-2024 University Research Professor

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UK researcher launching health tracking survey in East Palestine

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The Company Testing Air in East Palestine Homes was Hired by Norfolk Southern. Experts Say That Testing Isn’t Enough.

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UK Colleges and Appalachian communities partner to reduce exposure to chemicals in drinking water

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UK researchers, community partners tackle health threats from 'forever chemicals'

EVENTS

Apr

22

2025 Annual John P. Wyatt, MD Environment and Health Symposium

Gatton Student Center, Worsham Cinema,160 Avenue of Champions Lexington, KY 40506

8:30am - 1:00pm