Lexington Pulse: UK Education Shake-up, Entrepreneurship Essentials, and Healthy Student-Athletes

Good morning, this is Lexington Local Pulse for Tuesday, March 25, 2025. We're starting off with some exciting news from the University of Kentucky. Provost Robert DiPaola has just announced Nick Pace as the new dean of the College of Education. Dr. Pace, who's currently serving as interim dean at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, will be taking up his new role here in Lexington on July 1st. His appointment is pending Board of Trustees approval, but it looks like UK's education program is in for some fresh leadership. In other education news, the UK Alumni Association and Human Resources STEPS are continuing their Job Club series this spring. Today's session, happening at 9 AM via Zoom, focuses on "Essentials of Kentucky Entrepreneurship." If you're thinking about starting your own business, this might be just the push you need. Speaking of jobs, Lexington's unemployment rate has been holding steady. The latest figures from January show a rate of 3.4%, which is pretty good news for our local economy. However, we're keeping an eye on some recent national trends that might affect us down the line. On the health front, the Barnstable Brown Diabetes Center at UK is making waves. They've been working with local high schools to help student-athletes manage their diabetes and stay in the game. It's a great example of how our medical community is reaching out to support young people in Lexington. In community news, we're seeing more Kentucky school districts participating in local produce bidding, thanks to some innovative co-ops. This could mean fresher, more local food in our school cafeterias soon. Looking ahead to the weekend, don't forget about the job fair happening this Friday, March 28th, from 11 AM to 3 PM. They're looking for lab technicians and warehouse workers, so if you're in the market for a new gig, it might be worth checking out. On the weather front, it's shaping up to be a beautiful spring day here in Lexington. We're looking at clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s, perfect for getting out and enjoying some of our local parks or maybe grabbing lunch downtown. In sports, our high school teams are gearing up for some big games this week. Keep an eye out for results from Mercer County High School - we hear they've got some promising athletes this season. Finally, a quick reminder about safety. While Lexington remains a great place to live, it's always good to stay aware of your surroundings, especially if you're out late. Remember, if you see something suspicious, don't hesitate to report it to our local police. This has been Lexington Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.