Gatton Foundation News Today

The long-awaited Town Branch Park in downtown Lexington is getting a new name.

The Bill Gatton Foundation has made a transformational gift to Town Branch Park, the new 10-acre park being built in the parking lot behind Rupp Arena.

While the story of Bill Gatton’s business acumen and philanthropic mission has been well-documented, most people remain unaware of the profound influence his mother and father had in shaping his career.

Several colleges received donations of $100 million or more in 2023. The largest went to Stony Brook University and McPherson College. Here’s a summary of the gifts.

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The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is excited to celebrate its 50th annual Roundup, a four-day event packed with activities and celebrations for students, alumni, faculty and staff.

LEXINGTON – (TNS) It’s the beginning of July, which means it’s the start of a new fiscal year for universities. So what does that mean?

Plant diseases, weeds and insect problems don’t have to take over summer. The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will offer farmers an opportunity to take action

Plus, the University of Kentucky has received $100 million for its College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, and Yosemite National Park will use a $17 million grant to restore its most popular trails and make other improvements.

Continuing a “legacy like no other,” late University of Kentucky alum and former trustee Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton bestowed a transformational gift of $100 million to the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment through The Bill Gatton Foundation.