Our threefold land-grant mission

Our land-grant mission areas—teaching, research and extension—play a unique role in serving the Commonwealth. We equip students with the skills to solve real-world problems and deliver new knowledge and technologies through research and outreach. Our goal is to improve lives across Kentucky.

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In fields and pharmacies, parks and politics, clinics and kitchens, our graduates are improving lives across Kentucky and around the world. Join us in tackling the challenges of today and tomorrow.

PROGRAMS

ADMISSIONS

SCHOLARSHIPS

CAMPUS VISITS

Continued Growth

Join us as we build spacious teaching environments, high-tech research labs and meaningful community engagement facilities that serve the Commonwealth like never before.

Learn More about Our Capital Improvements

2,600+

Students are enrolled in Martin-Gatton CAFE programs.

$1.2M+

In Martin-Gatton CAFE scholarships awarded in 2024-25.

4.8M

Contacts reached through extension programs in FY2025.

$48.7M

In external research funding secured in FY2025.

Upcoming Events

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Jan 10 2026

Arboretum Bird Walk - January

9 a.m. ET

The Arboretum

Jan 10 2026

Alley-Oop 2026

6 p.m. ET

Central Bank Center

Jan 12 2026

2026 Kentucky Fruit & Vegetable Conference

Multi-Day Event

Holiday Inn Sloan Convention Center

Jan 19 2026

Community Naturalist Seminar - January

6 p.m. ET

The Arboretum