The luncheon is part of the Paducah Chamber’s Business Education Partnership (BEP) series that gives the local business community access to education leaders. It is open to the general public.
“We are very pleased to have Dr. Capilouto visit our area and provide us with important information about the University of Kentucky,” said Sonny Smith, Paducah Chamber Vice Chair of Education and Workforce and Chair of the BEP.
Dr. Capilouto became the 12th President of the University of Kentucky on July 1, 2011. Under his leadership, the $3.7 billion flagship and land grant research university has gained significant momentum in fulfilling its multi-faceted mission of teaching, research, service and health care. Dr. Capilouto has led a process to enrich UK’s academic experience by investing in priorities that maintain affordability and access; support the institution’s talented faculty and staff; and revitalize the living, learning and research facilities across campus.
Under Dr. Capilouto’s leadership, the University of Kentucky is undergoing a significant physical transformation of its academic, research, residential, health care and community spaces. Through partnership, increased philanthropy and effective financial management, UK is self-financing the vast majority of its more than $2 billion infrastructure development.
A native of Alabama, Dr. Capilouto previously served as Provost of the University of Alabama-Birmingham (UAB) and Dean of the UAB School of Public Health. He holds several undergraduate and graduate degrees from schools within the University of Alabama system, and a Doctorate in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University. He and his wife, Dr. Mary Lynne Capilouto (D.M.D.) a former Dean of the UAB School of Dentistry, have one daughter.
Reserved tables of eight are $300 or individual tickets are $20. Pre-registration is required at www.paducahchamber.org or email info@paducahchamber.org or call 270-443-1746 by no later than noon, September 25th.
Reserved tables of eight are $300 or individual tickets are $20. Pre-registration is required at www.paducahchamber.org or email info@paducahchamber.org or call 270-443-1746 by no later than noon, September 25th.
