‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive @UKYAgriculture
‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive  @UKYAgriculture
Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 22 minutes ago
Jaida Alee graduates in May 2025 from the University of Kentucky with a bachelor’s degree in equine science and management, with a double minor in business and international business.

In fall 2024, Alee was the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment recipient of the Lyman T. Johnson Torch Bearer Award, which celebrates Johnson’s legacy and is given to one student per UK college for academic excellence and impact on others.

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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment serves the people of Kentucky and the world, through unparalleled teaching, transformative research and relevant service to farms, families and communities. The college proudly continues to build upon its land grant tradition with a strong commitment to improve lives and to build a sustainable future. Learn more: ca.uky.edu

Apply and start your future in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment: students.ca.uky.edu/future-students

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service provides practical education you can trust to help people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future. Find an office near you: extension.ca.uky.edu
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‘Room to grow’: How a University of Kentucky student found and created opportunities to thrive

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