Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley

Humans of UK: How community, campus and kindness shape John Hurley

John Hurley’s sense of belonging did not come from feeling at home, but instead the challenges, connections and moments he experienced. Originally from Pikeville, Kentucky, Hurley said he grew up in a “homey” and comforting environment, describing his hometown as a “typical Appalachian town” and a place where everybody knows one another. “It was very community-centric, and I think that’s kind of the biggest memories that I have from back there,”…