Crank up the pomp and circumstance for this edition of Simon Says! This episode is jam-packed with our students getting real-world experience with some Discovery Visits and the PNC Wildcat Pitch Competition. This month also showcases our 2024 graduating class and a few accomplishments of our faculty, researchers, and staff! Watch now!
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Kentucky men’s golf’s Alex Goff was named the 2024 Men’s Golf Southeastern Conference Scholar Athlete of the Year, it was announced at the conference tournament this weekend.
Join us for the latest edition of Simon Says! It's award season for our students, faculty, staff, and outstanding alumni! You won't want to miss the blue-carpet edition at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event. Plus, dive into the Gatton Americas Initiative and discover how it's shaping the future. Don't miss out on all the exciting updates and happenings.
LEXINGTON, Ky., (April 16, 2024) —The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics recognized five remarkable alumni at its annual Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious lifetime award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional career and community success.
A Competitive Edge in Supply Chain As one of Indiana’s top high school basketball players, Carissa Garcia understands the importance of a strong team and a systematic approach to the game. “In basketball, if you have a team full of great guards but your posts lack the necessary skills needed, other teams will scout this and quickly realize that is a weakness to help them win,” she explained.
Tommy Bardenwerper wanted a life of purpose and connection. To find it, he’s undertaken a journey that includes the Gatton College of Business and Economics, several top investment banks, the U.S Marine Corps, and now The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
A Legacy of Family, Faith, and Professional Excellence: The Blythe Family Story
When you think of college life, what stirs in your mind? Late-night study sessions, bustling dining halls, and time spent in office hours, maybe. But for some Gatton students, there’s another, furrier dimension to their university experience. If you have roamed our campus as of late, chances are you’ve noticed some four-legged friends in red vests wagging around and capturing everybody’s hearts.
Since its founding in 2011, the Graham Office of Career Management at the Gatton College of Business and Economics has been committed to helping students excel in their chosen career paths. Led today by Josh Taylor, a seasoned professional with two decades of experience in higher education, communications, and marketing, the Graham Office continues to wholeheartedly embrace its mission: to prepare Gatton students to achieve employment success as knowledgeable, world-ready leaders.
In the fast-paced world of economics, there are stories that can sometimes stay under the radar. One such story belongs to Charles Hokayem, a dedicated applied microeconomist whose journey from graduate student to principal economist in the Center for Economic Studies at the U.S. Census Bureau is nothing short of inspiring.
