Derek Parham

Derek joined WKU Public Radio as a reporter and local host of All Things Considered in January, 2025.

Originally a central Illinois native, he graduated from Otterbein University in Westerville, OH in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in journalism and media communication. He enjoyed two years in Portland, OR before making the move to southern Kentucky. Prior to joining WKU Public Radio, Derek worked as a multimedia journalist at WBKO TV.

Environment

Rare bat species found at Mammoth Cave helping in the fight against White Nose Syndrome

Derek Parham

While some bat species have seen up to a 99% population decline, Rafinesque's big-eared bat has shown a strong resistance to the fungal disease.
Science

Fossils of chipmunk shark, an ancient species with an adorable name, found in Mammoth Cave

Derek Parham

Paleontologists at Mammoth Cave National Park have unearthed an ancient shark species previously unknown to science.