As the 2011-2012 academic year is winding down, my role as dean of the Gatton College is just beginning. These first few weeks on the job have given me an even greater appreciation for this College, its faculty and staff, and you—our alumni and friends. As we are still glowing in the greatness of the BIG BLUE NATION, I’ve been amazed at the excitement and energy of our UK alumni base. These are most certainly memorable days to be a Wildcat!

I’ve already had the privilege of meeting many of you face-to-face and I’ve been impressed with our alumni. From CEOs to academicians, you are leading the way in your respective fields. As we move ahead together with renewed energy and focus, I look forward to meeting more and more of you in the coming months. Together we can propel the Gatton College even further in achieving greatness. As always, thank you for your continued support.

David W. Blackwell
Dean

Hero's Legacy Honored in Gatton College

"We are humbled…we are honored by this dedication. The word surreal has come to my mind over and over again in recent days." The words of Carol Graham, speaking on behalf of her family, as the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics honored the Grahams' late son, Jeffrey C. Graham, by naming the new Graham Office of Career Management in his memory. The dedication ceremony took place Friday, April 13, 2012 in the Gatton College of Business and Economics Atrium.
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Gatton Hosts First Twitter Talk

Gatton College of Business & Economics hosted its first Twitter Talk as part of UK's Social Media Week earlier this month. Gatton Professors, Joe Labianca and De Liu, discussed Gaming and Social Networks. Their research from one of Gatton's research centers, LINKS, was the focal point of the conversation. UK's Social Media Week was the result of various groups around campus collaborating to produce a week of programming for students, staff and faculty interested in increasing their social media use and proficiency. [ To read a transcript of the Twitter exchange click here ].

Gatton Inducts 2012 Hall of Fame Class and the 2012 Robertson Faculty Award Recipient

The University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics held its annual Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony last month in the Lexmark Public Room in the Main Building. The ceremony inducted three UK graduates into the Hall of Fame, as well as honored the 2012 Robertson Faculty Leadership Award winner. The 2012 Hall of Fame inductees represent several different professions and career paths, yet all have distinguished themselves in their business pursuits and in civic and community leadership. [ To read more & see photos from the event, click here. ]

Mullineaux Earns Robertson Award for Faculty Excellence

During Gatton College’s Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Prof. Donald Mullineaux, the duPont Endowed Chair in Banking and Financial Services in the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, was honored as the 2012 recipient of the Kenneth N. Robertson Faculty Leadership Research Award. [ Read more here. ]

Gatton Hosts Second Annual Supply Chain Forum

If a person wants to run a successful business enterprise, be it large or small, he or she needs to understand the finer points of what a supply chain is all about. That's why the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics brought together world-renowned executives and scholars for its 2nd Annual Supply Chain Forum this past February. Sponsored by Gatton's MBA Programs office, the forum discussed contemporary supply chain problems and solutions and gave attendees the opportunity to grow a professional network within the supply chain management community. [ Read more here. ]

Gatton Panel Discuss UK and State Budget

The University of Kentucky has a statewide mission to serve the people of the Commonwealth in all 120 counties. Yet, these days, what happens in the heart of one particular county will have a significant impact on UK and its constituents. That one county, of course, is Franklin County, home to the state's capital city of Frankfort where the General Assembly is held. This past February, the Gatton College of Business and Economics hosted a special panel discussion, "The State Budget & The University of Kentucky." [ Read more here. ]

Gatton Advisor encourages middle schoolers to walk for health

Passion Richardson, student advisor in Gatton's Undergraduate Resource Center and World Fit Olympic Role Model, is advising more than just Gatton College students—she's challenging middle schoolers in Lexington to walk 45 minutes a day for the next six weeks. Read more about this former Olympic athlete and now full-time Gatton employee in this article from [ KYForward.com ].

Beta Alpha Psi - God's Pantry Community Service

Beta Alpha Psi is a national scholastic and professional fraternity for Financial Information students and professionals. The fraternity was founded in 1919, and the University of Kentucky's Alpha Mu chapter of Beta Alpha Psi was chartered in 1952. Today it is one of 289 chapters nationwide with over 300,000 members initiated since the Fraternity's formation. The primary objective of the fraternity is to encourage and give recognition to scholastic and professional excellence in the business information field, as well as to provide opportunities for self-development and encouraging a sense of ethical, social, and public responsibility. Each semester Von Allmen School Beta Alpha Psi members serve the community by working with a number of not-for-profit and charitable organizations throughout the city. [ Read how Gatton students are making a difference. ]