The University of Kentucky MBA program welcomes all students, young professionals and emerging leaders across all academic majors and backgrounds in Kentucky (and beyond) to learn more about the full-time One Year MBA and applicable dual degree program at their
One day. One gift. Enormous impact. Mark your calendars! On Sept. 16, the University of Kentucky will rally alumni, faculty, staff, parents, students and fans to support the campus community through “One Day for UK.” Throughout the 24-hour campaign, donors are encouraged to support the college, unit or cause of their choice.
By this time next year, AppHarvest expects to begin production in the 2.76-million-square-foot greenhouse the company is building in Morehead, Kentucky. The $97 million building will be the biggest greenhouse in the country and among the largest in the world when completed, encompassing 60 acres and with a capacity to ship 45 million pounds of fresh produce annually — primarily tomatoes — to grocers throughout the Midwest, Southeast and as far north as New York within a day’s drive.
University of Kentucky MBA alum, Chris Rodonis, is the current Chief Operating Officer at
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.
Current working professional and alum of the Professional MBA program at the University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics, Nicole Bianco, is starting her own online nutrition coaching service. As a registered dietitian and nutritionist, Nicole is motivated by improving athletic performance through the empowerment of elite athletes with evidence-based, nutrition-related tools and practices.
The Lexington-Fayette County Board of Health has elected University of Kentucky MBA alum Michael Friesen as chair for the 2020-21 fiscal year effective July 1.
The Gatton College of Business and Economics would like to spotlight and recognize UK MBA alum, Vishnu Jayamohan, for his engagement and contributions. Vishnu currently serves as Senior Manager, Product Lifecycle Strategy and Marketing at Nissan, and has had a very successful career in the automotive industry.
University of Kentucky MBA alum Jack Wilkinson is the Executive Vice President at J. Smith Lanier & Co., a Marsh & McLennan Agency (MMA) LLC company, which is one of the nation’s leading insurance brokerage, employee benefits and risk management consulting firms.
