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Mentorship and Scholarship Changed 1890 Scholar’s Course
Anthony (AJ) Jackson, Jr.’s journey from studying agribusiness to working in agricultural communications is proof of how mentorship and scholarship opportunities can change the course of a career. Anthony (AJ) Jackson, Jr.’s journey from studying agribusiness to working in agricultural communications is proof of how mentorship and scholarship opportunities can change the course of a career. However, a life-changing moment with his...
NSF awards $8M to Boost Kentucky's Climate Resilience with New Data Infrastructure
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the Kentucky Science & Engineering Foundation (KSEF), an initiative of the Kentucky Science & Technology Corporation (KSTC), $8M to improve Kentucky’s ability to predict, mitigate and respond to climate-related natural disasters by establishing statewide climate data infrastructure. Through E-CORE RII: Technology for Innovative Visualization, Aggregation & Training in Environmental...
Derby Festival Introduces 2025 Royal Court
A welcome sign of spring this morning as the Kentucky Derby Festival introduced the 2025 Royal Court during an event at Dillard’s in Mall St. Matthews. Five young women have been selected to serve as Princesses for this year’s 70th Kentucky Derby Festival. “Crowning new Kentucky Derby Festival royalty is our favorite way to start the new year and a sign that the Derby season is just around the corner,” said Matt Gibson, Kentucky...
Apply Today for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. This national program provided directly through the USDA is a potentially lifechanging opportunity for students who are interested in pursuing career paths in food, agriculture, natural resource sciences, or related academic disciplines. The application deadline is March 1, 2025. Who Can Apply? Kentucky State Univers...