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Through Fulbright Scholar Program, UK geology professor unravels the erosion of the Appalachians — from Ireland

A portrait of a professor.
Dave Moecher

By Kent Ratajeski

Dave Moecher, a professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, recently returned from Ireland, where he spent five months studying the erosion of the Appalachian Mountains and exploring the culture and history of the Emerald Isle.

UK professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’

By Lindsey Piercy

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 26, 2022) — Keaton Upshaw, a senior tight end for the Kentucky Wildcats, understands the demand of one of football’s true hybrid positions.

Running routes and catching passes on one play, then blocking a linebacker the next, means taking extra steps in practice to be prepared. It means sometimes going the extra yard.

On the gridiron, Upshaw has coaches to guide him. But off the field, he also has someone who is encouraging him to do more, learn more and be more.

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