University of Kentucky Mining Engineering

Our UK alumni getting their professional development hours at PEM 2026

A big thank you to Hannah Garrott and Kullen Floyd for showing us around Warrior Coal outside Madisonville, KY last week!

Congratulations to Drexel Short - our 2026 Distinguished Alum. Thank you for everything you have contributed to our industry - especially safety related advancements!

The University of Kentucky is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Department of Mining Engineering! Come join the Gala as we look from the past to the future on Thursday, October 1. For more information see: https://mining.engr.uky.edu/alumni-giving/125-gala
and purchase tickets here: https://tinyurl.com/UKYMining

Mining Engineering at Eday at UK!

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Big congratulations to AggVision Consulting, our University of Kentucky Mining Engineering student design team, for earning Second Place in the 2025–2026 SME/NSSGA Design Competition!
This recognition reflects months of dedication, teamwork, technical excellence, and late nights refining their project.

Isaac Madill, Rashid Al-Rasbi, Zoe Silkwood, Lauren Prewitt, and Ben Turner

We are proud of each of you and grateful for the way you represented our program on a national stage.

Well done!

Hey everyone! This year, we’re so excited to be participating in DanceBlue as the Mining Engineering Department team. DanceBlue is a student organization that fundraises year-round for the Golden Matrix Fund, which supports kids and families in the pediatric hematology/oncology clinic at UK’s hospital.

Last year, DanceBlue raised over $2.3 million for the kids, and since 2006, it has raised over $25 million.

If you’re interested in supporting this amazing cause and helping our team reach our fundraising goal, please consider donating using the link below. Any amount truly makes a difference!
https://ukdanceblue.com/campaigns/mining-engineering-department

Drs. Agioutantis and Shields led the UK contingency including graduate student Ben Di**le and juniors Gable Rath and Cade Spurlock in presenting at the KCSA 2025 Underground Stone Safety Seminar today.

Congratulations to Zeb Hart, our extraordinary MNG 201 instructor, on passing his PhD Oral Qualifying Exam today!

Congratulations to Dr. Zach Agioutantis who has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Great Teacher Award!
Each year, the UK Alumni Association recognizes six professors for outstanding teaching and honors them in a ceremony at a men's basketball game with a plaque and cash award. It is the oldest continuously given award for teachers at the University of Kentucky.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Agioutantis on this well deserved recognition! His commitment to educating and mentoring the next generation of mining engineers continues to elevate our program and inspire our students every day!