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Economic Development
& Real Estate

The University of Kentucky’s Office of Economic Development and Real Estate (ED&RE) advances the university’s land-grant mission by fostering statewide economic growth and strategically managing UK’s real estate portfolio. The office encompasses six units: the Office of Business Engagement, Coldstream Research Campus, Real Estate Services, the Advanced Science and Technology Commercialization Center, Economic Engagement, and the Economic Development Collaborative. Together, these units strengthen Kentucky’s workforce and businesses, drive innovation, and enhance community vitality—positioning the Commonwealth for long-term prosperity and creating a stronger future for Kentucky and UK graduates.

Recent News

Lexington Children’s Museum to host ‘Pop Up and Play’ events at UK Cornerstone

Ashley Castorena
 Sep 15, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2026) — The Lexington Children’s Museum, the University of Kentucky Cornerstone’s new Community Innovation Partner for 2026-27, will host two “Pop-Up Play Dates” this month, inviting people of all ages to explore different types of play-based learning. The events are 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, and noon-2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20 at the UK Cornerstone.

UK to host inaugural OneUK Talent Day Sept. 8, bringing corporate collaborators to campus

Ashley Castorena
Aug 21, 2026

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 21, 2026) — The University of Kentucky will welcome OneUK companies to campus Tuesday, Sept. 8, for the first OneUK Talent Day, an event designed to deepen connections between industry leaders, faculty and students. Representatives from several OneUK corporate collaborators will participate in the daylong event, which includes coordinated speaking engagements in UK classrooms and dedicated time to connect with faculty and students across campus.

From nursery rhymes to running wire: one mother’s path into the trades How a stay-at-home mother transitioned into construction through the Walsh x UK Pre-Apprentice program

Ashley Castorena
Jun 24, 2026

Carol Savchick was handed a degree in Fine Art painting when she walked across the Eastern Kentucky University graduation stage a decade ago. She spent the next years of her life singing nursery rhymes, perfecting new recipes and managing her family calendar. In pockets of free time, she would hover over a canvas with a paintbrush and acrylic paint to pull together pieces she would later try to commission.  This was until she realized she was ready to work outside the home.

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