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CU’s Rural Advancement initiative hosts latest workshop on unlocking rural economic potential

In a state where every rural community tells a unique story, Campbellsville University is working to ensure those stories are heard – and empowered...
Campbellsville University recently hosted Dr. Kyle Reyes from Utah Valley University who is serving as a consultant on CU’s diversity program. Reyes and senior university administrators met with local community leaders, including, the Board of Directors of Greater Campbellsville University. From left are: Front row – Suzanne Grubesic of the Campbellsville/Taylor County Chamber of Commerce; Campbellsville University President Michael V. Carter; Campbellsville Mayor Tony Young; Taylor County Judge-Executive Eddie Rogers; the Rev. Michael Caldwell, GCU co-chair; Jasmine Barnett, director of church outreach and associate campus minister; and Dr. H. Keith Spears, vice president for communication and assistant to the president. Back row – Dr. John Chowning, executive assistant to the president for government, community and constituent relations; Deborah Thomas, assistant director for Louisville Education Center; the Rev. Mike Ash, Taylor County Food Pantry; Kirby Smith, Campbellsville Independent Schools superintendent; Yevette Haskins, GCU chair; Dr. Kyle Reyes from Utah Valley University; Ron McMahan of Team Taylor County/Economic Development Authority; Dr. Donna Hedgepath, provost and vice president for academic affairs; and Dr. Eric Carter, dean of regional instruction and services and associate professor of sociology. Other community leaders who were not able to attend included Roger Cook, Taylor County Schools superintendent, State Rep. Bam Carney and State Sen. Max Wise. (Campbellsville University Photo by Joshua Williams)

CU’s faculty/staff learn about diversity from Utah Valley University’s Dr. Kyle Reyes

Aug 3, 2017

CAMPBELLSVILLE, Ky. — Campbellsville University hosted Dr. Kyle Reyes from Utah Valley University who is serving as a consultant on CU's dive...