UK now offers a Bachelor of Science in AI, the first in the state and among few in the nation. The program is designed to develop the technical skills, ethical grounding and real-world experiences needed to use AI effectively and responsibly across a variety of industries. uknow.uky.edu/campus-news/ai…

University of Kentucky Provost Robert S. DiPaola has announced Michael Renfro, Ph.D., as interim dean of the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. Renfro, the Tennessee Valley Authority Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, has served as the associate dean for faculty affairs and facilities since 2022. He joined UK in 2015 as a professor and served as chair of the department until 2023. As chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Renfro led the development of new curriculum and degree programs, including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs in aerospace engineering. He helped the department grow enrollment of undergraduate students by 18% and graduate students by 20%, and he grew the number of department faculty and staff by more than 20% each. Renfro is also an active researcher and student mentor. He has received more than $30 million in total funding as a principal investigator or co-principal investigator, and his current research focuses on optical diagnostics applied to power production and high temperature systems. Read more: engr.uky.edu/news/renfro-nam…

We've got a big mining milestone coming up! 🪨 🎉 Join the Pigman College of Engineering in commemorating the 𝟭𝟮𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 with a celebratory gala. 📅 Oct. 1 🕕 6 -10 p.m. 📍University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center - Harris Ballroom 📨 RSVP at mining.engr.uky.edu/125-gala

RISING HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS: Join the UK Pigman College of Engineering's Department of Civil Engineering for Civil Engineering Exploration Day (CEED) on July 7! 🏗️ CEED is a one-day event where rising high school seniors will get an in-depth look at civil engineering at the University of Kentucky. Students will see civil engineering laboratory demonstrations, hear presentations from professional engineering firms, eat in campus dining facilities, learn about admissions and scholarships, tour the Pigman College of Engineering complex and meet civil engineering faculty and current students. Register by June 26 at civil.engr.uky.edu/ceed

Congratulations to Kaydee Straw, chemical engineering junior, who was recently named one of this year's Excellent Undergraduate Research Ambassadors! 👏 The award recognizes the outstanding contributions, achievements and dedication to promoting undergraduate research opportunities across UK’s campus and fostering community engagement. engr.uky.edu/news/chemical-e…

On this episode of “Behind the Blue,” @ukyengineering researchers share how their work made @NASA's latest “Mission to the Moon” possible — offering an inside look at the innovation behind heat shield technology and the role UK plays in advancing it. research.uky.edu/news/kentuc…

When @NASA’s #Artemis II mission sent four astronauts on a path around the moon — farther from Earth than any humans have traveled in decades — the world watched in awe. Yet, one of the most critical parts of the journey remained invisible. For a team of faculty, staff and students in the Pigman College of Engineering, that unseen work is their expertise. Artemis II shows how research — right here in Kentucky — is helping address one of human spaceflight’s most dangerous challenges: surviving the fiery return to Earth. Read more here: uknow.uky.edu/research/kentu…

In the News! 6 students selected as 2026 Sustainability Summer Research Fellows Read now: our.uky.edu/news @ukyengineering @UKAgriculture

Mostafa Mubarak, from Alexandria, Egypt, graduated with three bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering, computer engineering and computer science from the UK Pigman College of Engineering. Mubarak arrived in Lexington from Egypt at age 17 and quickly found a community on campus. An entrepreneur, student leader and international student, Mubarak has combined rigorous academics with campus leadership and creative ventures during his time at UK. youtube.com/watch?v=OKMDmOVe…

Looking for a graduation gift? 🎓🎁 We’ve got you covered! The Engineering Alumni Association is hosting an apparel pop-up shop now through May 13. pogo.undergroundshirts.com/c…

Guoqiang Yu, Ph.D., Jack and Linda Gill Eminent Professor in Science and Engineering in the F. Joseph Halcomb III, M.D. Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. 🏅👏 AIMBE Fellows are comprised of the top 2% of medical and biological engineers and include 4 Nobel Prize laureates and 27 Presidential Medal of Science and/or Technology and Innovation awardees. Additionally, 248 Fellows have been inducted to the National Academy of Engineering, 120 inducted to the National Academy of Medicine and 56 inducted to the National Academy of Sciences. Read more: engr.uky.edu/news/yu-inducte…

That’s a wrap on #OneDayforUK! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to everyone who showed up, gave generously and made an impact. You are what makes this UK Engineering community so very special. 😻

✨LAST GIFT OF THE DAY CHALLENGE✨ Let's end #OneDayforUK on a high note! Make the last online gift of the day and your favorite college will receive an extra $1,000. 🤩 🔜 onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…

🕗 8 P.M. POWER HOUR ⚡️ We are approaching the final hours of #OneDayforUK and the last power hour of the day! From 8-9 p.m. (EDT) drive engineering scholarships that help future engineers and computer scientists reach the finish line! 🏎️ onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…

Help us maintain our reign in the Leaderboard Challenge! Other colleges are getting a little too close for comfort! #OneDayforUK 💙 🤍 onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…

The Engineering Scholarship Gift Fund supports engineering students across all disciplines and ensures our best and brightest students have access to an education. #OD4UK Funding priorities include: 🔹Merit-based scholarships to attract and retain exceptional students. ▫️Need-based scholarships to support students facing financial challenges. 🔹Scholarships for first-generation students, helping them break new ground for themselves and their families. ▫️ Education abroad awards that give students critical global learning experiences. Give at onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…

🕛 Get ready for the noon power hour! The college, program or cause with the most online donors during the 12-1 p.m. (EDT) power hour will win an extra $1,000 towards their primary fund! Let's do this! 🏁 Give: onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st… #OneDayforUK

🪩 LEADERBOARD CHALLENGE 🪩 The college or unit with the most donors to lead their group at the end of #OneDayforUK will win - $1,000 for first place, and $500 for second place in the following leaderboard categories: Large Colleges, Medium Colleges, Small Colleges, Large Programs and Small Programs. Let's make sure we dance our way to the top today! 🕺 𝑮𝑰𝑽𝑬: onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st… 𝑻𝑹𝑨𝑪𝑲 𝑳𝑬𝑨𝑫𝑬𝑹𝑩𝑶𝑨𝑹𝑫: onedayforuk.com/pages/leader…

On this #OneDayforUK, Mike Day, 1993 mining engineering graduate, and wife, Jackie, a 1994 College of Education graduate, have generously created a 125 donor challenge. Once the college receives gifts from 125 individual donors—of any amount—it will unlock the Day's $25,000 gift! Together, our #BBN engineers make the biggest impact! 😺 youtu.be/4OClnchT9UUbit.ly/4…

⏳ The wait is over — #OneDayforUK has begun! ⏳ For the next 24 hours, the Pigman College of Engineering is asking for gifts of any size to support the Engineering Scholarship Gift Fund. By giving, you help us expand access, ease financial barriers, foster academic and professional achievement, empower the next generation of innovators and leaders, and strengthen the Commonwealth of Kentucky. 🫶 Give here >>> onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…

🕗 It's almost time for the first #OneDayforUK power hour! The college, program or cause with the most online donors during the 7-8 a.m. (EDT) power hour will win an extra $1,000 towards their primary fund! Let's show up and show out this morning! 💪 Make your gift: onedayforuk.com/campaigns/st…