University of Kentucky MBA alum, Chris Rodonis, is the current Chief Operating Officer at
The University of Kentucky Advising Network has announced the recipients of the 2020 Ken Freedman Day of Recognition Awards.
The UK Advising Network is open to all UK employees whose interests and work are related to academic advising. The network also supports those in advisor roles by coordinating opportunities for professional development, networking, awards and recognition.
The University of Kentucky has been awarded $300,000 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) to support entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The funding — made available by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act — was announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel (R-KY).
Von Allmen School of Accountancy professors Brian Bratten and Jeff Payne, along with former University of Kentucky PhD student Meng Huang (now at the University of Toledo), were cited in a recent article in Bloomberg. Their paper - “Passive Investments and Stock Repurchase Activity"
The Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky is pleased to offer a new Online Certificate in Financial Planning. The first of its kind in the Lexington area, this Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) Board-approved program prepares individuals to become financial planning professionals, helping clients with savings, retirement, investments, and other financial needs. A bachelor’s degree is required for enrollment, and those who successfully complete the program are eligible to sit for the CFP® Certification Exam.
The Gatton College was well represented at this year's UK Alumni Association Service Awards. The 2020 Distinguished Service Award Winners included:
Michael W. Anderson (Accounting `92), senior vice president of operations for Churchill Downs Inc.
Ruth Day (Accounting `85), chief information officer for the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Fritz Skeen (Business Administration `72, MBA `73), previously employed at IBM Corp.
University of Kentucky Alumni Association Distinguished Service Awards and Joseph T. Burch Young Alumni Award are presented annually to honor and recognize those who have provided extraordinary service to the university and the association. The 2020 recipients were recognized during the recent UK Alumni Association Board of Directors Summer Workshop.
The Gatton College is pleased to announce a new level of support for students – the Professional Resource Center (PRC). This center will offer a one-stop shop for current and potential graduate students. The goals for this initiative are to enhance recruitment efforts and provide greater academic support for the MS and MBA programs; while helping our students with career success and navigation through this challenging time.
The economic impact of the pandemic has many recent (and not-so-recent) graduates considering alternate paths. In fact, a recent study by Handshake showed that 58% of college students nationally are focusing on applying to graduate school or professional certificate programs rather than pursuing jobs or internships.
