Research News

UK Cooperative Extension Agent Dora Centers delivers a bucket of cleaning supplies to residents in Eastern Kentucky affected by flooding.

UK Extension launches strike teams — a new response and recovery initiative to weather disasters

Jun 11, 2025, 7:16 AM

The UK Cooperative Extension Service, in collaboration with Kentucky State University, has launched a new initiative to help advance the state’s disaster preparedness and recovery capabilities.

Scott Hutson: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Jun 10, 2025, 7:58 AM

Scott Hutson, chair and professor in the Department of Anthropology in the UK College of Arts and Sciences, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Recent UK graduates Lucas Gastineau, left, and Asa O’Neal have received National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

2 UK grads receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Jun 10, 2025, 7:51 AM

Recent University of Kentucky graduates Lucas Gastineau and Asa O’Neal have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

Videos

Samples of animal feed waited to be tested for nutrients in the feed unit.

Behind the label: The UK program protecting what you plant, feed and eat

Jun 5, 2025, 6:38 AM

While many people might be unfamiliar with it, the UK Division of Regulatory Services is vital in protecting consumers, producers and the broader agricultural industry.

Members of UK Markey Cancer Center’s Community Advisory Board.

Markey’s Community Advisory Board advocates for research advances

May 30, 2025, 7:09 AM

The CAB meets regularly throughout the year to offer input on the Kentucky Cancer Needs Assessment, Markey’s strategic plan, research priorities and outreach activities.

Research Advancing Kentucky: Ensuring a healthy environment

May 27, 2025, 8:42 AM

Dr. Jason Unrine’s research helps protect Kentucky’s environment for a healthier future. With NIH funding, he’s working to measure and reduce our exposure to harmful chemicals.

Podcasts

Malgorzata “Gosia” Chwatko in the classroom

Empowering future engineers: Chwatko celebrated as 2025 ‘Great Teacher’

Jun 4, 2025, 7:30 AM

Malgorzata “Gosia” Chwatko is one of this year's distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

Sophia Goodin and Sophie Ciaverelli stand together at the Gatton Student Center.

‘Behind the Blue’: Public Health students gain confidence through research, community

May 5, 2025, 7:11 AM

In this episode of Behind the Blue, two graduating students from the UK College of Public Health share their journeys that show how UK’s supportive environment, coupled with their own initiative, has prepared them to tackle complex health challenges on a broad, even global, scale.

‘UK at the Half’: A digital health system for equestrians

Mar 31, 2025, 7:49 AM

UK's Michaela Keener is revolutionizing equestrian health care with an interactive digital health system that connects riders to essential medical resources.