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Faculty Spotlight - Michael Johnston

1. Tell us about where you grew up, where you went to school, and what brought you to Gatton.

I was born and raised in Buffalo, New York, and attended the State University of New York (SUNY) for my undergraduate degree. My career began at NCR, selling computer systems to manufacturing companies across upstate New York. While working full-time, I spent my evenings at the Rochester Institute of Technology earning my MBA.

Alumni Spotlight - Dan Brooks

1. Tell us about where you grew up, how you came to UK, and what you majored in.

I was born in Danville, Kentucky, but I grew up in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The University of Kentucky was always part of my family story—both of my parents have advanced degrees from UK—so I grew up understanding the impact that the University of Kentucky had on their careers.

Student Spotlight - Avery Rudd

1. Tell us about where you grew up and how you ended up at UK and Gatton College