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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Feb 5 2026

Kentucky Crop Health Conference

9am CST

National Corvette Museum

Feb 7 2026

Arboretum Bird Walk

9am EST

The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky

Feb 14 2026

Pre-Vet Experience Day 2026 - High School Edition

All Day

University of Kentucky

Feb 16 2026

Community Naturalist Seminar: Winter Dendrology - Identifying Trees without the Leaves

6pm EST

The Arboretum