At what age did you know what you wanted to do for a living? As children, we have the notion that we can be and do anything. For some, those aspirations fade and more realistic ones emerge. Others spend their entire lives searching for a purpose — not Cam Asher. “I wanted to be a catalyst for change, not only in Kentucky, but in the world.”
Two University of Kentucky alumni have been named to “Great American Economic Revival” industry groups that will advise the White House on reopening the economy after the COVID-19 shutdown. Last week, President Donald J. Trump announced 200 esteemed executives, economists, scholars and industry leaders who — together — will form the various task forces.
A group of more than 20 people decided to create handmade masks for healthcare workers and people in the community. "I have always been sewing, and so when people said they needed masks I just started sewing and then got involved in this," says Olivia Davis.
Jill Holloway Smith has been named associate vice president for alumni engagement and executive director of the University of Kentucky Alumni Association. “I am honored and excited for the opportunity to serve as the associate vice president for alumni engagement and executive director of the UK Alumni Association. As a native Kentuckian and two-time graduate of this institution, I am incredibly proud of the many positive ways the University of Kentucky impacts the Commonwealth and beyond,” said Smith.
