News Archive: Retailing & Tourism Management
From home economist to VP, University of Kentucky alum leads GE Appliances kitchen cleanup enterprise
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Christopher Carney
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Since graduating from the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, a University of Kentucky alum has spent 35 years in different leadership roles at GE Appliances.
UK alums, LION lead turnout gear and TotalCare® efforts for firefighters in Kentucky and beyond
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Christopher Carney
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Two University of Kentucky graduates are taking their education and experiences to provide protective gear for firefighters at the largest provider of fire training equipment in the country.
University of Kentucky student finds new skills, success in event research
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Bailey Vandiver
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Maria Paula Barrantes Castillo, a hospitality management and tourism student, received recognition for her research about UK’s James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits.
'Big Blue Fashion': UK agriculture students to showcase yearlong planning efforts at Color Me Kentucky fashion show
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Grace Sowards
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Merchandising, apparel and textiles students are hosting the annual fashion show to highlight how the University of Kentucky is at the center of Kentucky fashion.
‘Improving sleep all around the world’: UK alum becomes a brand leader at Tempur Sealy
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Christopher Carney
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For graduate Virginia Groppo, the University of Kentucky was the best option to get her degrees and develop her passion for brand management.
UK students make ‘lasting impact’ on community through event planning course projects
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Bailey Vandiver
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Students in Tracy Lu’s hospitality management and tourism course planned and hosted several events at the University of Kentucky and in Lexington this fall.
UK student sees fashion dream job in action on study abroad program to Italy
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Bailey Vandiver
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University of Kentucky senior Chloe Hopkins appreciated learning and traveling on a UK faculty-sponsored program to Italy.
From Lexington to NYC: University of Kentucky student earns Victoria’s Secret internship
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Bailey Vandiver
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A University of Kentucky senior in the Department of Retailing and Tourism Management spent 12 weeks in New York City for an impactful internship experience.
UK colleges collaborate on unique tourism course, giving students ‘exciting’ learning experience
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Bailey Vandiver
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky came together to offer Multimedia Storytelling for Tourism.
Faculty spotlight: Retailing and Tourism Department Chair Min-Young Lee
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Grace Sowards
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Min-Young Lee, current chair of the Retailing and Tourism Management department at the University of Kentucky, believes that leadership is about stepping up.