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.
View past Kentucky Engineering Journals here.
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University of Kentucky alum Cynthia “Cinthy” Fanning, is the current vice president of kitchen clean up products at GE Appliances. At the company’s Appliance Park global headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, the $450 million installation of two new dishwasher manufacturing lines has created approximately 1,000 jobs in the Commonwealth.
On Sept. 12, the University of Kentucky will induct 20 alumni into the 2025 Hall of Distinguished Alumni, including five Pigman College of Engineering alumni. The alumni will be honored for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world.
The article below is featured in the Summer 2025 edition of Kentucky Alumni magazine. ****
Jeffrey C. Graham, a 2003 civil engineering and UK Army ROTC graduate, was serving as 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Army when he died of injuries sustained from both an improvised explosive (IED) and small-arms fire during Operation Iraqi Freedom. 2nd Lt. Graham is credited with saving numerous lives due to the actions he took at the time of the incident and is recalled as a hero by military officials.
The Pigman College of Engineering is proudly announces the establishment of the Clifford Cremers and Eric Cremers Chair in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. This endowment is made possible through a generous gift from mechanical engineering alumnus, Eric Cremers ’84 and his wife Laura, in honor of Eric’s late father, Clifford Cremers.
S. Zebulon “Zeb” Vance received the Joseph T. Burch Young Alumni Award on Friday, June 27 during the University of Kentucky Alumni Association's 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards are presented each year to individuals who have provided extraordinary service to the University of Kentucky, the UK Alumni Association and their communities.
