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LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 7, 2021) — “Opportunities don’t chase people, opportunities wait for the chasers.”  That’s just a little something University of Kentucky College of Design graduate student Montre’ale Jones tells himself as he takes on new leadership activities, academic opportunities and life’s challenges. Jones’ personal mantra has paid off for years. And now, it is guiding him through the toughest year of his life. Growing up in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Jones — like many children — found construction fascinating and as he got older, he continued to enjoy the proce...

May 7, 2021 College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences A new grant at Washington State University will allow undergraduate students from WSU, Eastern Washington University, Lewis-Clark State College, and Gonzaga University to get real-world agricultural research experience. The USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture (NIFA) Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU) grant will put students to work on field research and lab work centered on crops, including visits to farms to talk with agricultural stakeholders. The program will culminate in a fina...

Dr. Mia Farrell, a Louisville native, started her journey at UK as an undergraduate student in 2006. Now, she is the assistant dean and director for diversity at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She has a rich background in extension services, human development and community leadership. Dr. Farrell also serves as the national president of MANRRS: Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences. Can you tell me about your background? I earned my B.A. in agricultural economics as an undergraduate student at UK. After graduation, I becam...

Dr.  Mensah, Isaac Sesi, and Peter Bismark Kowfie to Speak at the Opportunity Summit in Ghana By Barbara Ofosu || Africa Campus Convenor LISTEN MAR 17, 2021 The unemployment situation among young Africans is creating vulnerabilities and destroying hopes and dreams for the future. The growing number of youths including graduates exceeds job availability. This situation is common among most countries within Sub-Sahara Africa. Creating prosperity and eradicating poverty are best achieved through entrepreneurship. Given this, Opportunity Summit is the event that seeks to ignite a creative w...

Mar 15, 2021 Smithfield Foods recently reported that 2020 marks the company's largest year of charitable giving since its founding in 1936. Last year, Smithfield contributed more than $69 million, including more than $62 million in in-kind and nearly $7 million in cash donations, to fight hunger and help communities where Smithfield employees live and work. The milestone year of record-giving reflects unique emergency response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. In response to increased need, Smithfield expanded donations through Helping Hungry Homes, the company's signature hunger-relief i...