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U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), center, met a group of former participants in The Center’s youth programs

U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), center, met a group of former participants in The Center’s youth programs, including Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers, at an Aug. 11 event at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg during which university President Dr. Jim Taylor received a “Hal Rogers Difference Maker Award” for his role in [...]

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Rogers Scholar graduate, first-grade teacher to host children’s book reading at The Center on March 5 prior to season’s final Children’s Prime Time Theatre performance»

As a 2000 graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars youth program, Lisa Hibbs learned how important it is to set goals and work toward reaching those goals.
Her goals became pursuing a career in teaching, working with young children, and following a lifelong passion for children’s literature in hopes of some day becoming [...]

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2009 Scholars Reunion»

Don your best duds for a walk down the red carpet! Join The Center for Rural Development for a night of fun, friends, karaoke, door prizes, and not to forget the paparazzi. You can take your first stroll down the red carpet starting at 5PM on August 1st. Dinner and dancing will follow your grand entrance. This is a V.I.P. event reserved for only graduates of the Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and the graduates of the Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute. This night of glitz and glamour is one you will not want to miss with the appearance of some of your favorite guest celebrities.

Please R.S.V.P. your spot by filling out this form.