News Archive: Beam Institute
Distilling, Wine and Brewing Certificate alum Alex Mayes went from Beam Institute student to Beam engineer
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Grace Sowards
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Entering college planning to be a doctor and graduating a bourbon engineer is quite the switch up. Beam Institute alum Alex Mayes did just that; and couldn’t have done it anywhere other than the University of Kentucky.
Behind the Blue Podcast: Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair
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Grace Sowards
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Ilka Balk and Savannah Robin discuss the upcoming Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair on this week's episode of the University of Kentucky podcast, Behind the Blue.
University of Kentucky Beam Institute announces keynote, calls for speakers for 2025 Industry Conference
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Grace Sowards
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The James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is hosting its sixth annual Industry Conference March 17-19, 2025.
Beam Institute hires first class of interns
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Grace Sowards
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The eight students selected for the Beam Institute internship program have been working in the distillery on campus since June.
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller
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Grace Sowards
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Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.
UK Beam Institute marks historic milestone with first barrel filling
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Grace Sowards
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The distilling team celebrated the conclusion of the James B. Beam Institute Industry Conference by inviting attendees to witness the first barrel filling on the University of Kentucky’s campus.
Beam Suntory and University of Kentucky advance strategic partnership: $9.3M investment into the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits
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Grace Sowards
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New gift represents Beam Suntory’s continued commitment to the James B. Beam Institute’s mission of advancing the spirits industry in Kentucky and beyond.
DISCUS Academy, training leaders in distilling now hosted by the University of Kentucky
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Grace Sowards
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A collaborative effort between the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits and the Gatton College of Business and Economics at the University of Kentucky, the DISCUS Academy is an opportunity for stakeholders in the distilled spirits industry to reassess their business leadership skills.
Beam Conference early bird registration rate deadline approaching; new speakers announced
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Grace Sowards
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The early registration deadline is Jan. 24 for the fifth-annual conference, featuring three days of learning across key topics including sustainability, technical research and diversity within the bourbon industry.
UK James B. Beam Institute opens registration for highly anticipated 2024 Bourbon Industry Conference
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Christopher Carney
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Join 800 distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry employees for three days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky's dynamic signature industry.
