Alumni StoriesGreece Wedding Connection by Alex Bizianes I studied abroad on the Summer 2016 KIIS Greece program because of my University of Louisville Greek Mythology professor, Dr. Steve Watkins. He was instrumental in helping me realize the trip was a possibility. We’ve remained in contact since the program and then in May 2020, my wife…
Alumni StoriesBizianes Siblings Share Their KIIS Stories – Katherine in Salzburg An Interview with Katherine Bizianes How did studying abroad with KIIS become a family affair with both siblings studying abroad on KIIS programs? My mother had always talked about college as the best time to go abroad, as her friend in college did a…
Alumni StoriesBizianes Siblings Share Their KIIS Stories – Alex In Greece An Interview with Alex Bizianes What prompted you to select the KIIS Greece program? I was taking a Greek Mythology class at the University of Louisville from Dr. Steve Watkins. He happened to be a faculty member on the KIIS Greece study abroad program.…
Faculty FeaturesYoko Hatakeyama: Bringing Kentucky to Japan For More than Twenty Years by: Jeffrey L. Richey, Chair of Asian Studies Department, Berea College In Japan, Kentucky is perhaps most associated with its fast-food avatar, KFC. Ever since 1974, when the Louisville-based brand (then known as Kentucky Fried Chicken) launched its phenomenally successful “Kentucky for Christmas”…
Alumni StoriesAlumni Spotlight – Joel Erickson An Interview with Joel Erickson What prompted you to select the KIIS Greece program? By Fall Semester 2007, I switched from majoring in Telecommunications to a double major in Greek and Latin out of my love of etymology and Classical languages and linguistics. My Greek course was taught by…
Faculty AwardsDistinguished Composer Award Dr. Matthew Herman teaches Music Theory and Composition at Western Kentucky University and also regularly teaches music courses on the KIIS Salzburg program. Recently he received an Honorable Mention award in the Music Teacher’s National Association Distinguished Composer Competition for his piece “Appalachian Trilogy.” “Appalachian Trilogy” is a trio in three…
Alumni StoriesFive Times Studying Abroad with KIIS Article based on Telephone Interview with Luci Smith I live for travel and nature which is part of why I love the KIIS programs so much. I saw so many beautiful waterfalls and lakes that just made me happy to be alive. There’s so much beauty in the…