Lexington Herald-Leader
Monica Kast is a seasoned journalist specializing in higher education reporting, currently serving as a Higher Education Reporter for the Lexington Herald-Leader since August 2021, focusing on institutions in Kentucky. Prior experience includes a role as Higher Education Reporter for the Knoxville News Sentinel, where responsibilities encompassed reporting on the University of Tennessee System and managing COVID-19 updates. Monica also contributed as a Reporting Intern at the Student Press Law Center, covering student journalism issues, and held various editorial positions at the College Heights Herald, including Print Managing Editor and News Editor. Earlier roles include news internships at the Lexington Herald-Leader and digital media work for SmartWorks Partners. Monica holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Western Kentucky University.
Lexington Herald-Leader
The Lexington Herald-Leader is the leading news and information source for Central and Eastern Kentucky in print and digital platforms. The company operates Kentucky.com, KentuckySports.com and LexGo.com, among other digital products. It is owned by The McClatchy Company, based in Sacramento, California.