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College of Informatics, Kroger Celebrate Innovation Lab


 
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Jan. 17, 2020ā€” As a continuation of their partnership, Ā鶹“«Ć½ and  Kroger (NYSC: KR) officially unveiled the Kroger Technology & Digital Innovation Lab. A ribbon cutting event was held on Jan. 17 in NKUā€™s Griffin Hall.

NKU students will gain hands-on learning experience alongside associates from Krogerā€™s Research & Development group and 84.51ā°. Teams will focus on initiatives that directly impact Kroger customers across the nation, including nutrition, health and wellness and video analytics.

ā€œThis reinforces our outstanding and rich partnership with Kroger. The KT & Digital Innovation Lab directly aligns with Success by Designā€™s goal of increasing applied learning opportunities for NKU students,ā€ said NKU President Ashish Vaidya. ā€œOur students are gaining valuable skills and competencies, with support from faculty and business leaders right here on NKUā€™s campus. Iā€™m excited to see the results of our talented students and faculty working together to address unique challenges with Kroger Tech.ā€

The innovation lab deepens Krogerā€™s partnership with NKU. The ribbon cutting ceremony comes less than one year after the opening of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste FUEL NKU student food pantry. The lab and pantry are examples of the companyā€™s commitment to developing future talent in the region. As part of the celebration, Kroger presented financial awards to four NKU students.

ā€œOur partnership with Ā鶹“«Ć½ provides the opportunity for our associates to work with NKU faculty and students on projects aimed at solving real, innovative business challenges,ā€ said Yael Cosset, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Kroger Technology & Digital.

The new Kroger Technology & Digital Innovation Lab is the most significant addition to Griffin Hall since the JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Lab in 2018.

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