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Zach Agioutantis: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Zach Agioutantis, Ph.D., the Mining Engineering Foundation Professor and chair of the Department of Mining Engineering in the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Matthew Kim puts students at heart of teaching

Matthew Kim, a three-time nominee for UK’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

Neal Hutchens: 2025-26 University Research Professor Q&A

Neal Hutchens, professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies and Evaluation in the University of Kentucky College of Education, has been honored as a 2025-26 University Research Professor.

Videos

‘Wine that’s grown here tastes like Kentucky’: UK enologist shares about research, teaching at UK Winery

UK's Horticulture Research Farm winery allows Jeff Wheeler to give students a hands-on, agriculture-focused window into enology and why the study of wine is so important.

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

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.

Markey’s Community Advisory Board advocates for research advances

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.

Podcasts

2025 ‘Great Teacher’ Matthew Kim puts students at heart of teaching

Matthew Kim, a three-time nominee for UK’s Excellent Undergraduate Research Mentor Award, is one of this year’s distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients.

‘Research Made Possible’ podcast: Gustafson addresses food insecurity to improve health

UK's Alison Gustafson is forming partnerships across campus and in communities throughout the Commonwealth to address food insecurity and its impact on the health of Kentuckians.

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

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

Messages from the Vice President for Research

New Director for Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment

Lauren Cagle, Ph.D., has been appointed director of the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment (TFISE) at the University of Kentucky.

Grant Re-Budgeting Requests

If you are approached by a program officer to re-budget or change grant agreement terms, immediately alert CGS and OSPA.

Reports

UK Research Annual Report Fiscal Year 2020 and Fiscal Year 2021

The UK Research Annual Report provides a snapshot of UK’s research: from record-breaking research grants & contracts to statewide economic impact.

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2020-2021 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to:

RCTF Endowment Match Program 2019-2020 Annual Report

Endowment Match Program Impact Since 1998, The University of Kentucky has used the Endowment Match Program to: