Employee Spotlight: Nicolas Hughes

ITS Division: Office of the CIO

Service Area: Strategic Engagement & Planning

Describe what you do at ITS in one sentence. 

My team exists at the intersection between communications and technology, where we make what is happening in ITS easily digestible for the University community while also offering other services such as project and event management.

Name something about the work you or your team does that you are most proud of.

I love feeling like we have an impact on things that go on at UK and that we play a critical role in keeping the University operating smoothly.

What is something you enjoy doing outside of work?

Typical mid-to-late twenties guy answer of I like soccer, outdoors activities like hiking, and gaming (pc is better but I have love for consoles too).

Best advice you ever received?

The best advice I ever received was: “Do not be afraid to fail!”