The University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is a national top-100 institution which boasts the highest-ranked engineering program in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The College recruits, trains and graduates outstanding engineering professionals who apply their expertise to our world’s most daunting technological challenges.
The College relies on the gifts of generous partners to expand the support it offers its engineering students through competitive undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships, as well as the ability to attract world-class faculty and build captivating facilities.
Donating to the UK Pigman College of Engineering is more than just writing a check. It is an investment in people—from first-generation college students to faculty members making noteworthy contributions to their respective fields. Browse our site to learn more about how to give, different methods for giving, the College’s targeted priorities, stories that highlight where gifts are making an impact and more!
Young Alumni Philanthropy Council (YAPCO) unlocks a unique opportunity to guide us through this next phase of life where we can give back to the College and the next generation of leaders.
The University of Kentucky Pigman College of Engineering Alumni Association (UKEAA) was founded in 1983 to provide you, the alumni, with an opportunity to stay involved.
We honor donors through memberships in different societies and execute good stewardship practices that ensure donors’ wishes are followed.
Donor Relations
We are committed to developing outstanding relationships with those who underwrite the College’s success. We honor donors through memberships in different societies and execute good stewardship practices that ensure donors’ wishes are followed.
Stewardship
We are committed to the faithful stewardship of your donations and your wishes. Our goal is to ensure you know who is benefiting from your gift. This includes annual reporting and invitations to events such as David K Blythe Society Luncheon to connect with students directly benefiting from your support.
Networking and Career Development
We host events across the country to keep out big blue network strong. Our Career and Co-op Center is a great place to strengthen your talent pipeline. The Career and Co-op Center can also assist you in all phases of your career or job search, including exploring career fields, identifying marketable skills, polishing your resume, refining your interview skills, researching employers, preparing for an on-campus interview or customizing a job search campaign
This is the first edition of the Kentucky Engineering Journal published since the college was named in honor of Stanley and Karen Pigman. Woven throughout this issue are vignettes that capture the spirit, purpose, and people that make the Pigman College of Engineering truly exceptional.
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JoAnn P. Browning, Ruth A. Coleman, Phil Foster, Greg C. Heitzman, JoAnna Lio and Ramesh Singh were inducted into the Pigman College of Engineering Hall of Distinction on April 23, 2026. Initiated in 1992, the Hall of Distinction recognizes and honors UK Engineering alumni for exemplary professional accomplishments, outstanding character and an ongoing commitment to community service. Every member of the Hall of Distinction is honored with a plaque in the lobby of the Ralph G. Anderson Mechanical Engineering Building.
In honor of the University of Kentucky’s founding in 1865, the UK Alumni Association has named Stanley and Karen Pigman as the recipients of the 2026 UK Founders Day Award. The award recognizes individuals who personify goodwill, service and dedication to the people of the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Pigmans were recognized April 24 during a Founders Day ceremony at the Gatton Student Center on UK’s campus.
On April 23, the University of Kentucky will rally its alumni, friends and fans to support One Day for UK, a 24- hour day of giving where donors can support the college, unit or cause of their choice. This year, the Pigman College of Engineering is fundraising for the Engineering Scholarship Gift Fund, to expand access, ease financial barriers, foster academic and professional achievement, empower the next generation of innovators and leaders and strengthen the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Refusing to put his career on cruise control, Monon Rahman is engineering his way through NASCAR’s ranks while racing toward the crew chief’s seat.
For Brysen Honeycutt, graduating from the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering and Lewis Honors College is more than a milestone — it’s the launch point of a dream shaped by resilience, creativity and a lifelong fascination with how joy is built. Honeycutt, who grew up in Pine Top, Kentucky in Knott County, will graduate this Friday and take the commencement stage as his ceremony’s student speaker
UK alumnus Eric Wooldridge ‘01, ‘19 ENG uses a little concrete, a little technology and a lot of ingenuity as he constructs houses for Kentuckians that can take a real wallop.
