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.

120

Counties served by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service.

$48.7M

In external research funding secured in FY2025.

Upcoming Events

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May 11 2026

Land-grant Engagement Bus Tour

May 11 – May 14

KY

May 12 2026

UK Wheat Field Day

9am CDT

UK Research and Education Center

May 13 2026

Kentucky Local Food Systems Summit

May 13 – May 14

The 90 at UK, and Fasig-Tipton

May 13 2026

KY Celebrates Small Business

11am EDT

Central Bank Center