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UK turfgrass research targets the annual bluegrass weevil to help protect Kentucky’s golf courses

At the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), the Department of Entomology is studying a newly arrived pest affecting turfgrasses commonly found at golf courses.

UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review

UK doctoral student Alexandra Johansen authored a comprehensive review of methamphetamine use disorder treatments, highlighting research gaps and promising targets for future medication development.

UK researchers part of global team awarded Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics

UK physicists are among an international team recognized with one of the world’s most prestigious scientific honors — the 2026 Breakthrough Prize in Fundamental Physics.

Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day

More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at UK.

12 graduate students honored with Appalachian research awards

Eight UK graduate students received the James S. Brown Graduate Student Award for Research on Appalachia, and four students received the Eller and Billings Student Research Award.

12 students selected as 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

The Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment at UK selected 12 students for the inaugural cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars conducting research in environment and sustainability.

UK students, alumni earn NSF Graduate Research Fellowships

Twelve UK students and recent graduates have been awarded U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships.

Cancer research extends beyond the lab for public health student

Public health student, Subin Kim, bridges cancer research and advocacy, showing how science, policy and public health work together beyond the lab.

CRRJ-KY, Appalachian Center announce research partnership

Civil Rights and Restorative Justice-Kentucky Legal Clinic and the Appalachian Center at UK have entered a partnership to research the history and legal outcomes of the 1919 racial removal in Corbin, KY.

Record crowd, standout talks mark GradResearch Live! 2025

The annual event, held Nov. 5, featured short research presentations from graduate students representing programs across the university.

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