Headline Highlights: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúans in the news in April
Our editors' picks provide a snapshot of recent news media coverage
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Students present their posters in one of the poster sessions during ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's 30th annual Undergraduate Research Forum held April 26 (photo by Scott Kissell)
Headline Highlights: ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúans in the news in April
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Spectrum News 13 Online, April 28,
- This story focuses on the inaugural RedHawk50, which lists the fastest-growing companies started by ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú graduates.
U.S. News & World Report, April 26:
- Zeb Baker, executive director of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Honors College, is quoted in this story about how students in honors colleges and programs often receive more individualized resources and learning, among other benefits.
U.S. News & World Report, April 24:
- Michele Frank, associate professor of Accountancy, weighs in on the proposed “You Earned it. You Keep it” bill as it relates to social security taxes.
Christian Science Monitor, April 20:
- Lindsay Shackenback Regele, associate professor of History, is quoted in this story on the anniversary of the tragic school shooting in Columbine, Colorado.
C-Span, April 15:
- This segment of C-Span’s Q&A program features Steven Conn, W.E. Smith Professor of History, and author of the book, “The Lies of the Land,” in which he argued that the reality of rural America today is vastly different from the way it is often portrayed by politicians and the media.
NBC News, April 12:
- This article highlights a popular chili condiment and the competition in the marketplace. Anita Mannur, professor of English, weighs in on the rise of popularity of what has been a kitchen staple for many Asian cooks.
Washington Post, April 10:
- This article highlights how Gen Z workers communicate and respond to workplace critique. Megan Gerhardt, professor of Management and ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉúhip, explains that Gen Z workers expect instant feedback in the workplace as they have grown accustomed to getting immediate information.
Kentucky Health News, April 2:
- This article highlights sports betting in Kentucky and concerns for those with gambling disorders. Sharon Custer, a faculty member working with ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú’s Institute for Responsible Gaming, Lotteries, and Sport, is quoted.
NPR-WYSO, Ch. 91.3, April 2:
- Ande Durojaiye, vice president of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Regionals, is featured in this radio broadcast story highlighting the collaboration of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú University and Butler Tech in developing an innovation hub with the purchase of Vora Technology Park.