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Simon Says - June 2022

Summer is in full swing! This month’s episode features the hot-off-the-press, alumni magazine, Transform; a tour of our Education Abroad programs in France and Italy and a new segment called Simon's Shoutouts, featuring Gatton alumni doing amazing things!

'Great Teacher' Olivia Davis Inspires Her Students to Change Lives, Communities

LEXINGTON, Ky. (June 22, 2022) — Six of the University of Kentucky's passionate and accomplished educators were surprised earlier this spring by student nominators and the UK Alumni Association as 2022 Great Teacher Award recipients. Olivia Davis, lecturer in the Gatton College of Business and Economics, is one of the distinguished Great Teacher Award recipients who strives to help her students discover their passions.

TODAY Show features MBA Alum

Al Roker shares a glimpse into his walking journey that brought him to the Brooklyn Half Marathon. He’s joined live by UK MBA Alumni Hiruni Wijayaratne who shares tips for creating your own exercise and wellness plan. Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/g9Z9jY3Q

Simon Says - May 2022

In this May edition, we highlight our 2022 Outstanding Seniors including the winner of the Dean's Award for Excellence, an interview with Shawn Stewart, our outstanding new advisor of the year -- and our student nominated staff and faculty of the year. As the semester closes, we are excited what the summer holds with our students participating in Education Abroad!

"Blue-Carpet" Edition of Simon Says!

Spring is in the air! This means award season here at the Gatton College! This episode features Kristine Hankins, this year's 2022 University Research Professor and the Gatton Alumni Hall of Fame recap featuring Laura Boison, Gary Smith and Edward Berry. 

UK's Gatton College of Business Inducts Alumni Hall of Famers, Distinguished Young Alumnus 

LEXINGTON, Ky., (May 2, 2022) —The University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics added three remarkable members to its Alumni Hall of Fame. This prestigious lifetime award recognizes Gatton alumni who have earned exceptional success in their careers and in their communities.    2022 Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees  

UK Grad, Jacksonville Jaguar Luke Fortner Heads to NFL with MBA and 2 Engineering Degrees

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2022) — You’ve heard the saying, “the sky’s the limit.” It’s an uplifting phrase often uttered to us as children meaning we can be and do anything — explore space as an astronaut, score the winning touchdown as a pro athlete or both. For some, those aspirations fade and more realistic ones emerge — not for Luke Fortner. “I’m a graduating senior. I have an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering, a master’s in aerospace engineering and an MBA,” he said.

March Edition of Simon Says!

It's March Madness here at the University of Kentucky! This edition we feature the upcoming MBA SEC Case Competition, highlights from our Gatton Research Excellence event and a very special roving reporter segment where Simon talks to students about their spring break plans!