Destin Hardesty was chosen as the Gatton Outstanding Senior by Gatton's Undergraduate Student Services. Having worked in the behavioral research lab in the Gatton College, she was nominated by her former academic advisor, Mason Stewart, for this award. During her time in Gatton and at UK, Destin completed two competitive internships with Coastal Cloud and Joule Financial. Professors also chose her to complete a research summer assistantship.
Haylie Paulin was chosen as the Gatton Oustanding Senior in Marketing. While at UK and Gatton, Haylie has completed internships with PepsiCo – Frito Lay and Masks for Love LLC. She has worked in the TeleCats office, as a teaching assistant for MKT 300 and with the student-run marketing firm on campus, Grehan Associates.
Adam Julian has been chosen as the Gatton Outstanding Senior in Management. Having graduated early in December 2022, Adam started his career with Reynolds & Reynolds as an Outside Sales Trainee. While still at UK, he completed internships with Coastal Cloud as a Business Analyst Intern and with Kentucky Community and Technical College System as an Admission Support Intern. Adam was a previous member of the Business Enterprise LLP cohort. “Adam was a total standout.
Trevor Payne has been selected as the Gatton Outstanding Senior in Finance. In his four years at UK, Trevor has proven an outstanding asset to our student population. He has completed four highly competitive internships with German American Bank, VonLehman & Co. M&A Advisory, Roebling Capital Partners, and Piper Sandler, where he will return following his May 2023 graduation.
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.
“One of the most meaningful experiences I've had at Gatton was the Economics of Altruism class with Gail Hoyt. This class allowed us to apply economic concepts to local non-profits. It empowered me to take my Gatton experience and make a difference in the local community.” - Elly
LEXINGTON, Ky. (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.
For Jennifer Siebenthaler, her entrepreneurial spirit started at a young age.
The University of Kentucky has been recognized by the Institute of Internal Auditors a part of the Internal Audit Academic Awareness Program. UK joins approximately 60 other universities worldwide in being a member of this program.
We are excited to announce the Gatton College of Business and Economics hosted it's Fourth Annual Sales Competition. Student contestants competed in a 20-minute sales competition and were judged by corporate sales professionals on their performance. The competition consisted of students selling Dell Small Business products to a corporate buyer in a 15 – 20 minute role-play.
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!
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. This event's focus will be Research for Industry Impact and will held from 11 am. to 1 p.m.