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Thank you for supporting our youth leadership programs

We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI), our future business and entrepreneurial leaders of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, on Kentucky Gives…

TaylorMay 15, 2023

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The Center Insider Issue 1.0 – Fall 2022 Education Edition

The latest issue of The Center Insider is ready for review! This issue includes: Rogers Scholars 5. 2022 Recap 7. Ambassadors 8. 2022 Students 9. Scholarships 12. Sponsorships Rogers Explorers 13. 2022…

TaylorDecember 8, 2022

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Rogers Scholars Award named for Al Cornett

Al Cornett with one of his last dulcimers he made at his home in Cumberland. This dulcimer was made using wood from a Curly Tiger Maple Tree. The Center for…

sdodsonAugust 23, 2019

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Houseboat vacation winner announced

Carolyn Huffman of Metcalfe County is the winner of a houseboat vacation on Lake Cumberland

sdodsonApril 22, 2019

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Support our youth programs on KY Gives Day

Show your support for Rogers Scholars, Rogers Explorers, and Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute on Kentucky Gives Day.

sdodsonApril 18, 2019

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The Center for Rural Development is now accepting online applications for the 2019 Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute (ELI)

The Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute’s purpose is to develop future business leaders and entrepreneurs in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. High school freshmen, sophomores and juniors from throughout The Center’s 45-county service…

Sarah StevensJanuary 25, 2019

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Rogers Scholar alumnus joins The Center for Rural Development to build a brighter future

Sarah Smith, a 2004 graduate of The Center for Rural Development’s Rogers Scholars program, has recently joined The Center as a Marketing Coordinator with a focus on fiber. Smith is…

Sarah StevensJanuary 25, 2019

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Apply now for 2019 Rogers Scholars program

The Center for Rural Development is now accepting applications for the 2019 Rogers Scholars program. Rogers Scholars, an intensive one-week summer program, provides valuable leadership skills and exclusive college scholarship…

sdodsonOctober 25, 2018

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Register now for 5K Glow Run & Walk!

You're invited to attend the 6th Annual Rogers Scholars 5K Glow Run and Walk! This event benefits The Center for Rural Development's Rogers Scholars program – a week long leadership…

sdodsonSeptember 10, 2018

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#GivingTuesday final results

We raised $1,780 for the Rogers Scholars program and the youth of Southern and Eastern Kentucky on #GivingTuesday.

crd_adminNovember 2, 2017

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