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12 students selected as 1st cohort of Tracy Farmer Scholars

May 7, 2026, 7:09 AM

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.

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UK celebrates Earth Day with year-round commitment to sustainability

Apr 22, 2026, 7:27 AM

UK celebrates Earth Day with year‑round sustainability efforts, highlighting student programs, research initiatives and campus‑wide environmental action.

UK panel to explore future of rural Appalachian communities

Apr 8, 2026, 7:17 AM

The UK Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies Program will host the discussion, “Shifting Power in Rural America: Conversations on Just Transitions,” Tuesday, April 21

Be part of the Climate Change Quilt project

Feb 3, 2026, 7:34 AM

To help raise awareness for climate action across the United States, the Lewis Honors College, the Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment, and the Student Sustainability Council are sponsoring the Climate Change Quilt project Feb. 17.

The Future of the Responsible Company - Nov. 6

Patagonia’s chief storyteller comes to campus Nov. 6

Nov 4, 2025, 7:20 AM

UK will host Vincent Stanley, Patagonia’s director of philosophy and resident fellow at the Yale Center for Business and Environment, who will offer a behind-the-scenes look at how the outdoor apparel and gear company is operationalizing the philosophy of “going purpose instead of going public.”

Seth Thompson presenting a poster at the 2025 Sustainability Showcase

2025 Sustainability Showcase celebrates campus changemakers

Oct 22, 2025, 7:54 AM

The annual Sustainability Showcase was a celebration of the incredible sustainability work happening across the University of Kentucky campus from research and student initiatives to operations and community engagement.

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UK to host 1st environmental career fair connecting students and employment

Oct 21, 2025, 7:34 AM

UK will host the inaugural Careers in the Environment (CITE) Career Fair from 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the Healthy Kentucky Research Building.

Mill set up for the Campus Woods Utilization 3.0 project

Applications for UK Sustainability Challenge Grant Program now being accepted

Jul 10, 2025, 6:10 AM

Applications for the UK Sustainability Challenge Grant Program are being accepted now through Sept. 12.

New Director for Tracy Farmer Institute for Sustainability and the Environment

Jun 25, 2025, 8:17 AM

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

Applications for UK Sustainability Challenge Grant Program now being accepted

Aug 19, 2024, 7:26 AM

The Sustainability Challenge Grant Program is designed to engage transdisciplinary teams from the university community to foster scholarly, creative and research projects that promote sustainability.

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