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Envisioning engineering education in West Kentucky - Founding the UK Engineering Paducah Campus

Sep 30, 2024

The story of the Paducah campus has always been one of community. As it builds toward the future, the forces behind its foundation take a look back on their ambitious journey to bring UK engineering to Western Kentucky.

Dean Buchheit (left) with Lean Systems Program leadership and Jeff Stryker in front of dedication plaques

The Insitute of Research for Technology Development Celebrate the dedication of the Ken Kreafle TrueLean Networking Lounge

Jul 8, 2024

On Thursday, June 27 the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering celebrated the dedication of the Ken Kreafle TrueLean Networking Lounge with a generous gift from Jeff and Barbara Stryker.

Celebrating the engineering technology inaugural class

Jun 1, 2024

The Fujio Cho Department of Engineering Technology in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering was established in the Fall of 2021 through a 2 + 2 partnership with the Bluegrass Community and Technical College.

UK Engineering Paducah Campus launches Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology with WKCTC

Mar 27, 2024

Starting this summer, students will have the opportunity to earn an Associate of Applied Science through WKCTC and transfer to the UK Engineering Paducah Campus to earn a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology.

First Class of Karen and Stanley Pigman Engineering Technology Scholars Arrive on UK’s campus

Aug 17, 2022

On August 13, 2022 the first cohort of students in the University of Kentucky’s new Engineering Technology program moved into Woodland Glen III.

BCTC Prepares High School Students for Careers in Engineering Technology

Jul 14, 2022

Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) introduced sixteen high school students to careers in Engineering Technology through a four-day, program at the Georgetown-Scott County Campus with hands-on activities and discussions with industry-leading companies.

Y. Charles Lu Named Director of the College of Engineering Paducah Campus

Jun 8, 2022

Y. Charles Lu, the H.E. Katterjohn Professor in Engineering, has been named director of the University of Kentucky’s College of Engineering Paducah Campus effective July 1. Lu has taught at UK since 2006 and served as director of undergraduate studies since 2021.

Nelson Akafuah Spoke at FAME Live!

May 26, 2022

Nelson Akafuah, chair of the Department of Engineering, spoke at FAME Live! an event organized by The Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) and The Manufacturing Institute to provide interested companies, schools and regions a chance to see FAME’s program “live” and speak with students, employers and faculty who are living FAME every day.

Celebrating the Inaugural Cohort in the Department of Engineering Technology

Apr 27, 2022

The inaugural cohort of students from the University of Kentucky Department of Engineering Technology was celebrated on April 11, 2022.

UK True Lean Program Connects Local Chick-fil-A to an Innovative System

Ashley Castorena

Apr 4, 2022

UK has partnered with Toyota to transfer Toyota experience and knowledge to interested companies through the UK True Lean Program. The mission of the UK True Lean program is “to systematically explore, study and teach the workings of the Toyota Production System (TPS).”

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