March 21, 2023

Elly Piatt is the Gatton Outstanding Senior in Economics. Balancing two majors, a minor, numerous internships, and campus leadership opportunities, Elly has proven to be an exceptional student. Elly’s second major is in political science, for which she served as a US Senate intern, a House of Representatives intern, and a Kentucky Senate President’s Office intern.


March 13, 2023

Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate — to reflect on and recognize women’s varied accomplishments and contributions, including those of women in business. Check out the Behind the Blue podcast featuring Gatton women, Jennifer Siebenthaler and Susan Zhu.


February 27, 2023

This February edition features a Gatton alum with a HEART for service, trailblazing pioneers and game changers to warm your heart for [Black History Month], and students leading the marketing efforts for a local non-profit. It is the February feel-good, food, and fundraising edition of Simon Says!


February 27, 2023

The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics is proud to present the spring Gatton Research Excellence Series, a speaker series that connects business research excellence to thought leadership.


February 26, 2023

 The University of Kentucky is teaming up with UK Athletics and BBN Tonight on WLEX-TV for a new series, called “What’s Your Y?” In this first episode, UK softball player Kayla Kowalik interviews  Olivia Davis.


February 25, 2023

Black History Month recognizes the contributions and legacy of Black Americans across U.S. history and society. This month, we will highlight the success of Gatton's prominent alumni, students, faculty & staff and their impact on business and education.


February 20, 2023

Destin George Bell graduated from UK in 2020 with a degree in marketing from the Gatton College of Business and Economics. He’s now the CEO and co-founder of the smartphone app Card.io, a gamified app turning any outdoor movement into a social competition. 


February 06, 2023

CINCINNATI, February 6, 2023—In a ceremony held at Cincinnati’s Music Hall on January 26, the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter of the American Red Cross honored Chair and CEO Rodney McMullen and the Kroger Family of Companies with the 2nd annual Clara Barton Award for Humanitarian Service. This prestigious award is presented to a dynamic leader or organization that demonstrates inspiring humanitarian concern for our community and advocates to make it a better place for us to live and work.


February 06, 2023

After years of increasing educational progress, Kentucky is losing ground to other states. This is one of the key findings in the 2023 Kentucky Annual Economic Report, which was released by the Center for Business and Economic Research...


January 31, 2023

The Gatton College of Business and Economics is pleased to announce its continued collaboration with PNC Bank to host the 2023 PNC Innovation Summit, a two-day event that includes the PNC Innovation Conference and PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition.