Former Rogers Scholars graduate Richie Mathes, now a student at Union College, put his leadership skills to work this summer serving as a Henry Clay Intern in U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers’ (KY-05) Washington office. Mathes, a junior majoring in international business and political science, received an insider’s look at politics on Capitol Hill and [...]

Old Town Deli in downtown Somerset is giving back to the community and the youth of Somerset and Pulaski County by supporting The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars youth leadership program in a new promotional fundraising campaign through the end of the year. Starting on Sept. 18—and continuing on the third Tuesday of each [...]

Members of the first-place winning team of The Center for Rural Development’s 2012 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) Business Concept Competition were recognized on Sept. 10 at a luncheon and awards presentation for the region’s top small business owners and entrepreneurs at The Center in Somerset. “Jam Good” team members and high school students Savanna Noe, [...]

Graduates of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI) summer youth leadership programs are invited to join their friends for a day of fun, food, and football on Saturday, Sept. 29, at the 2012 Youth Programs Reunion.