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UK Students Compete in 250LEX Innovation Event

Ashley Castorena

Apr 7, 2025

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Student entrepreneurs from the University of Kentucky, Transylvania University, Bluegrass Community and Technical College, and Fayette County Public Schools will present their innovative ideas at the upcoming 250LEX Entrepreneurial Showdown. The live pitch competition will take place from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at the Transylvania University Campus Center. Five student-led ventures will be featured, each focused on solving real-world problems through creativity, technology and practical design.

University of Kentucky kicks off fourth cohort of Construction Business Accelerator

Ashley Castorena

Mar 21, 2025

The University of Kentucky and Turner Construction welcomed 20 businesses to the fourth cohort of the Construction Business Accelerator (CBA) program during a reception and first session held March 4 at the UK Cornerstone.

UK, key organizations partner for Spring installation of ‘Growing Our Own’ workshop series

Ashley Castorena

Feb 26, 2025

The “Growing Our Own” workshop series is one of nine community engagement projects awarded by the University of Kentucky Office of Land-Grant Engagement. This support aims to expand collaborative efforts between UK and partners across the Commonwealth while addressing important public needs — strengthening outreach and extension efforts in Kentucky. LEXINGTON, Ky.— The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with several key partners, is launching the spring installment of the “Growing Our Own” workshop series.

UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth

Ashley Castorena

Dec 13, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 13, 2024) — The University of Kentucky’s Cooperative Extension Service, supported by the UK Economic Development Collaborative (EDC), is launching Connect 120, a new initiative designed to connect the university’s resources and expertise to all 120 county extension offices in Kentucky.

State of the Economic Development Collaborative

UK Economic Development Collaborative hosts 5th annual ‘State of the EDC’

Ashley Castorena

Dec 4, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2024) — The University of Kentucky Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) will host its fifth annual “State of the EDC” 1-2:30 p.m. Dec. 12, in the Worsham Cinema at the Gatton Student Center. The event will also be livestreamed. The State of the EDC highlights UK’s economic development efforts and fosters two-way communication to ensure the EDC’s work addresses stakeholder needs. The event is open to economic development leaders, strategic business partners, faculty and staff, students and community members.

UK announces 2nd cohort of OneUK, the holistic business engagement program for strategic collaborators

Ashley Castorena

Nov 18, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2024) — The University of Kentucky is proud to announce the strategic collaboration with Bullard, Catalent and Fidelity Investments as the second cohort of OneUK. OneUK provides a long-term, coordinated and holistic engagement experience between the university and select businesses through a mutual commitment to broaden and deepen their engagement with UK.

UK Gatton College of Business and Economics initiative receives economic development award

Lindsey Brinkley

Oct 28, 2024

The University of Kentucky Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) and the Graham Office are proud to announce being named the 2024 University Economic Development Association (UEDA) Award of Excellence winner for the Talent category. This prestigious recognition was presented at the 2024 UEDA Summit held from October 7-9 in South Bend, Indiana.

UK, key organizations partner to launch ‘Growing Our Own’ workshop series

Ashley Castorena

Aug 25, 2024

The “Growing Our Own” workshop series is one of nine community engagement projects awarded by the University of Kentucky Office of Land-Grant Engagement. This support aims to expand collaborative efforts between UK and partners across the Commonwealth while addressing important public needs — strengthening outreach and extension efforts in Kentucky.

UK Office of Economic Engagement Launches Updated Website to Empower Minority Businesses

Ashley Castorena

May 21, 2024

The Office of Economic Engagement has revamped its website to better support minority-owned businesses and integrate underrepresented Kentucky-based enterprises into the University of Kentucky’s supply chain. This strategic move aims to foster economic growth and prosperity across the Commonwealth.

Fischer Homes and University of Kentucky

OneUK Partner Fischer Homes takes first step toward holistic engagement by supporting DanceBlue Marathon

Ashley Castorena

Apr 22, 2024

Fischer Homes, an inaugural cohort member of OneUK, completed the first action item on its OneUK engagement plan—the homebuilder, headquartered in Northern Kentucky, sponsored an hour at UK’s DanceBlue Marathon. OneUK is the University of Kentucky’s new comprehensive business engagement program aimed at fostering stronger relationships with strategic partners. Through OneUK, Fischer Homes has identified three primary goals for the partnership:

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