Our Threefold Land-grant MissionOur 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.TeachingResearchExtension Become a Wildcat and Get InvolvedIn 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 GrowthJoin 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. $1.5M+ In Martin-Gatton CAFE scholarships awarded in 2026-27. 120 Counties served by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. $45.7M In external research funding secured in FY2026. Stories Across the Commonwealth View All News University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE celebrates employees at annual STARS event October 23, 2026 UK Robinson Center creates ‘buzz’ with Youth Science Day October 22, 2026 UK equine and pre-vet students shown a red-carpet day at The Red Mile October 20, 2026 UK study finds essential oil sprays offer little lasting cockroach control October 16, 2026 University of Kentucky to host third annual One Health Symposium on Nov. 3 October 15, 2026 UK Department of Animal and Food Sciences honors two poultry leaders October 14, 2026 Upcoming EventsView All Events Oct 25 2026 Bradford Pear Bounty October 9 – October 26 Oct 26 2026 Fall Break October 26 – October 27 Oct 26 2026 Experience Equine Day 10am EDT Oct 27 2026 NAE4-HYDP National Conference October 27 – October 29 No events match the selected filters.