Alumni Stories

By Whitney Hale and Jenny Wells-Hosley
Originally published in UKNow Nov. 1, 2019

One of those viewers excitedly anticipating “Harriet” is University of Kentucky theatre alumna Lacresha Berry, who wrote her own one-woman show on the American icon.

By Ann Blackford

His passion for theatre has taken him around the globe working on some of the most major theatrical productions of all time, and now, he is supporting the college that launched his dream career. He gives annually to the Department of Theatre and Dance to be used for student productions.

The Emerging Arts Leader Award Fund was established in 2017 as part of the 30th anniversary celebration of Arts Administration at the University of Kentucky. Presented by Director of Undergraduate Studies, Lee Eachus and Arts Admin Department Chair, Dr. Rachel Shane.

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Story by Emily Sallee

The Boren Fellowship funds research and language study proposals by U.S. graduate students in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Woodrum is currently pursuing a master’s degree in international security/humanitarian aid at the University of Denver.

In 1983, Yale School of Medicine created the Program for Humanities in Medicine to create better doctors and better patient relationships.

Arts Administration BA

Jeffrey Chrzczon (1991) Broadway Producer
New York City, NY

Deana Taylor Edelmann (1997) 
Group Exercise Manager and Certified Personal Trainer, The Energy Club
Alexandria, VA

Greg Wood (1999)
Manager, Research & Analytics, Kentucky Lottery Corporation
Louisville, KY

Lara A. Reiger (2000)
Global Sales Promotion Analyst, Brown-Forman
Louisville, KY 

Story courtesy UKNow originally posted by Whitney Hale, 2020.

Story by Michaela Bowman, Originally published Summer 2019

All three of you are string players, how did you get involved with the instrument? What was it like growing up as musicians? Did you ever want to play a different instrument?