Students in Western Kentucky are taking advantage of a phenomenal educational opportunity that’s available close to home. The University of Kentucky, in collaboration with West Kentucky Community and Technical College, offers studies leading to bachelor’s degrees from UK in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, and Computer Engineering Technology.
The Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering programs, initiated in 1997, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. They not only add to the range of opportunities for students but also meet the regional need for professional engineers in this highly industrialized part of the Commonwealth.
UK Paducah's programs, initiated in 1997, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012 – telephone: (410) 347-7700. They not only add to the range of opportunities for students, but also meet a regional need for professional engineers in this highly industrialized part of the Commonwealth.
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In May, Y. Charles Lu, Ph.D., director of the UK Engineering Paducah Campus and H.E. Katterjohn Professor of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, was named to the 2023 class of Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Fellows. Established in 1975, the Fellow grade membership recognizes and honors long-term members who have made a significant impact on society's mobility technology through leadership, research and innovation.
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.
Toyota took its talent (scouters) to Paducah.
This fall, the University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering welcomed 10 new faculty members.
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.
The Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce held its 85th Annual Dinner and Business Celebration on Jan. 26, celebrating the achievements of businesses and individuals across the region. Three members of the UK Engineering Paducah Campus were among those celebrated by the community.
