Katherine Hale joined the Gatton College Undergraduate Resource Center in 2020. She is particularly passionate about helping students achieve academic success and engage in high-impact experiences such as education abroad, internships, research, and service learning. In her current role, she manages various global initiatives for the College and serves as a resource for Gatton students participating in education abroad programs as well as the primary academic advisor for undergraduate international business students. Prior to coming to UK, Katherine worked for eight years as a study abroad advisor and has previous experience in residence life and ESL instruction. She earned a Master of Arts in Student Affairs in Higher Education and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish, German, and Religious Studies, both from Western Kentucky University. Her most cherished college memories are from her study abroad experiences in Mexico and Austria. Post-graduation, she had the opportunity to spend an academic year in Argentina working as a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant.
Gatton students can schedule a meeting with Katherine at https://myuk.uky.edu/zapps/appointments/availability/kha261.
