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UK announces CivicLex as 2023-24 Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner

Ashley Castorena

Aug 18, 2023

The University of Kentucky is thrilled to unveil its selected Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner (CIP) for the upcoming 2023-24 academic year. This year’s partner is CivicLex, who will have an ongoing presence at The Cornerstone to increase community engagement with students, staff and faculty. This 12-month long partnership is intended to help foster The Cornerstone’s vision of innovation and entrepreneurship through building connection between the community and the university.

University of Kentucky to Create Equity Map of Central KY with $31,500 Grant

Ashley Castorena

Jul 21, 2023

The University of Kentucky Sustainability Challenge Committee awarded a $31,500 grant that will fund Phase 1 of the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) bold idea #4: Create an Equity Map of Central KY. Led by Marilyn Clark, the EDC, the Equitable Economic Development subcommittee and the UK Geography department, the plan aims to create a dynamic equity map for the state of Kentucky.

Materials Science Research Priority Area to seed innovation, fuel industry solutions

Alicia Gregory

Jun 20, 2023

A new Research Priority Area at the University of Kentucky will seed innovation, fuel industry solutions and create a unifying identity for faculty, staff and students in materials science. From medicine and manufacturing to automotive and aerospace applications, materials are vital to the future of Kentucky’s economy.

Historic UK budget will expand access to health care, education to more Kentuckians

Jay Blanton

Jun 16, 2023

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 16, 2023) — The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Friday approved a $6.8 billion fiscal year 2023-24 budget for the institution that represents record-setting investments in the pillars of its mission — students, health care, research and service.

Construction Diversity Accelerator Program Celebrates Second Cohort Graduation

May 23, 2023

The Turner-UK Construction Diversity Accelerator (CDA) Program, in collaboration with the Kentucky APEX Accelerator, is proud to announce the successful graduation of its second cohort. With the University of Kentucky and various community partners set to embark on an unprecedented number of construction projects over the next five years, the CDA program has been instrumental in preparing businesses to seize these opportunities and contribute to the growth of the construction industry.

Kentucky, Tennessee GAME Change team wins NSF Engines Development Award

May 15, 2023

The University of Kentucky, as lead organization, together with partners across Kentucky and Tennessee, has been awarded $1 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation’s Regional Innovation Engines, or NSF Engines, program.

University of Kentucky Celebrates May Commencement

May 9, 2023

The University of Kentucky's biggest economic development event of the year took place earlier this month on Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th. Thousands of students crossed the graduation stage and receive their diplomas. A total of 5,811 May degree candidates were conferred by the UK Board of Trustees. This includes 3,745 undergraduate, 1,433 graduate and 633 professional degree candidates.

POSTPONED: UK Community Innovation Partner, FoodChain and UK Food Connection Partner to Host First Tilapia Harvest

Apr 24, 2023

This event has been postponed to June. FoodChain, the Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner, and the University of Kentucky (UK) Food Connection are partnering to host the first Tilapia harvest from the Cornerstone aquaponics system. The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 27th, starting at 2 PM for the harvest at the Cornerstone, and continuing at 4 PM with a cooking class at the Food Connection. Renowned Chef Tanya Whitehouse will be using the fresh harvest to teach attendees how to make fish tacos, which will be served at the event.

Achieving Holistic Business Engagement Why Cross-functional Business Relationships Help Fulfill the Land Grant Mission

Ashley Castorena

Feb 27, 2023

Depending on who you are, there are a few possible thoughts that come to mind when a business is mentioned on UK's campus: As a student completing your undergrad degree, you may have applied to work with them after graduation. As a faculty member, you may be wondering if your subject expertise can help them solve problems through research collaboration. As a staff member working in philanthropy, perhaps you're processing a generous gift that will help sustain a university program that will benefit the company.

UK Community Innovation Partner FoodChain works to Build Food Equity in Lexington Community

Ashley Castorena

Feb 27, 2023

The word “farm” evokes several images including rows of crops sitting underneath beaming sunshine, scarecrows, and cows scattered about. Likely, it doesn’t make one imagine an old and urban bread factory next to a brewery. But for Cornerstone Community Innovation Partner, FoodChain, this is the potential of agriculture, in fact, this has become a reality for the 40508-zip code.

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