Alumni member Lamon Hubbs says The Center’s youth programs helped change his life and career
Business owner and entrepreneur Lamon Hubbs of Wayne County says The Center for Rural Development’s youth leadership programs helped mold his life and career. Hubbs attended all three of The Center’s youth programs—Rogers...
2014 Rogers Scholars alum Sarah Estep has an amazing career in NASA space exploration
2014 Rogers Scholars alum and Morehead State University graduate Sarah Estep of Science Hill is well on her way to a promising career in NASA’s space exploration program. She recently accepted a position as Systems Safety...
2005 Rogers Scholars alum Amy Puerto encourages young people to serve others
2005 Rogers Scholars alum Amy Puerto is always looking for ways to serve and is encouraging other young people to support their communities in service to others. Puerto, who attended The Center for Rural Development’s...
2009 Rogers Scholars alum Colby Kirk is leading economic development in Eastern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky has always been home for Colby Kirk. He grew up in Martin County, graduated from UK, traveled abroad, and returned to the Bluegrass to help businesses and entrepreneurs succeed in Appalachian Kentucky. “I...
Rogers Scholars alum Donavyn Coffey is pursuing a career in journalism in New York City
As a small town girl growing up in rural Kentucky, Rogers Scholars alum Donavyn Coffey has come a long way from the rolling hills of Russell County to the streets of New York City. Coffey, a 2009 graduate of The Center for...
Rogers Scholars alum Yulia Perevozchikova enjoys career in healthcare strategy
In 2012, Yulia Perevozchikova was a sophomore student at Rowan County High School and a Rogers Scholar with The Center for Rural Development. Today, Yulia is a University of Kentucky graduate and a Strategy Consultant at UK...
2013 Rogers Scholars plan to wed in September
2013 Rogers Scholars and newly engaged couple Emilia Bustle and Emerson James met for the first time at a getting-to-know-you exercise where students introduce themselves to each other on the opening day of Scholars. Bustle...
ALUMNI PROFILE: Adair County siblings reflect on Rogers Scholars experience
There is nearly a 10 year age difference between Adair County siblings Kyle Mann, 22, and Brandi Blackburn, 31, but the brother and sister duo have never been closer. Growing up they had the same drive for success - they...