The power of KTW lies in our message — in print, on social and digital media, and through our conversations with our associates, friends, and family.
Our message always focuses on people who are achieving at the highest levels, and whose lives and careers illuminate the heart and soul of what it means to have strong Kentucky ties. This simple message can impact perceptions of Kentucky at home, across the nation, and around the world. Above all our goal is to inspire people to promote a positive narrative about Kentucky and become image-changers themselves.
What an evening with THE NEW YORK TIMES correspondents Michael Wines and Sharon LaFraniere on their first return to Louisville in 19 years! It was exciting for us to see our educational mission come to life by connecting Kentucky students with professionals who walk the paths that they dream of taking someday. Through the generosity…
By Richard Horgan, October 21, 2015 Originally posted on FishbowlNY website It’s been 19 years since New York Times journalists Michael Wines andSharon LaFraniere were in Louisville. But they are back there tonight for a special panel discussion presented by the event series Kentucky to the World. Wines and LaFraniere met while working at the Louisville Times. They…
Michael Wines discusses the oppressive conditions of prisons in Malawi versuså the comparably unimaginable materialism of Washington, DC, as well as the hand-in-hand positive and negative repercussions of even the most well-intentioned investigative journalism.
Michael Wines and Sharon LaFraniere: “Breaking World News from The Louisville Times to The New York Times” – October 21, 2015 Louisville native and former New York Times Beijing Bureau Chief Michael Wines and award-winning New York Times journalist Sharon LaFraniere met when they both worked at The Louisville Times. They went on to live…
“Kentucky to the World Presents UK Alumnus and Renowned Journalist Michael Wines” – UK Now, October 2015 KTW hosts University of Kentucky graduate, Louisville native and former New York Times Beijing Bureau Chief Michael Wines alongside award-winning New York Times journalist Sharon LaFraniere.
“Former Louisville Times journalists share stories of covering world news for New York Times” – Insider Louisville, October 2015 Insider Louisville covers KTW’s hosting of UK graduate and Louisville native Michael Wines, who was previously the New York Times Beijing Bureau Chief. He appears alongside award-winning New York Times journalist Sharon LaFraniere.
By Blair Hoover, October 20 2015 Originally posted on UKNow website Kentucky to the World, an organization that showcases the unique achievements of extraordinary men and women who claim strong Kentucky ties, will host University of Kentucky College of Communication and Information graduate, Louisville native and former New York Times Beijing Bureau Chief Michael Wines and award-winning New…
By Sara Havens, October 20, 2015 Originally posted on Insider Louisville website Kentucky to the World is a nonprofit that highlights the achievements of Kentuckians in order to educate and inspire, and its upcoming event on Wednesday will showcase journalists Michael Wines and Sharon LaFraniere, who first met while working at The Louisville Times decades ago and who have since…
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