Bluegrass RIDE throughout Danville

In addition to the CentreTran, BGCAP operates Bluegrass RIDE (formerly called the DanTran) which is open to the public and goes all around Danville via 3 routes. Bluegrass Ride operates Monday through Saturday except on major US holidays. As of August 7, 2023, Bluegrass RIDE is fare-FREE. 

See here for the schedule and route maps: https://bluegrassride.org/Home/Danville

Intercity Bluegrass RIDE

Bluegrass RIDE will soon introduce a network of intercity transit routes connecting the Bluegrass region

See here for more information: https://bluegrassride.org/Home/InterCity

Centre College Airport Shuttle to/from LEX or SDF

Centre College offers an airport shuttle service to or from Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

The airport shuttle is for Centre students only (no family/friend guests). Shuttle dates are set around the beginning and end of classes as well as the established breaks on the academic calendar. Students should make every effort to schedule flights on the set dates or make arrangements on their own. Remember that you are responsible for loading and unloading your bags.

Centre pays for a portion of the airport shuttle cost with the student’s fee being placed on their student account. If you schedule a shuttle yourself, the entire fee will be your responsibility and paid directly to the driver. Note that additional fees may apply for late requests, cancellations, or additional baggage (for more than 2 checked bags).

Please refer to the appropriate Information Handouts on the Forms page to learn more about the airport shuttle schedule and policy information. Check your Centre email for the airport shuttle service survey sign-up as administered by SLO.

Local/infrequent travel arrangements

Public transportation and vehicle for hire services such as UBER, Lyft, or other taxi companies, are not common in Danville, KY. For infrequent travel, you may consider making arrangements (preferably several days in advance) with:

  • Sharon's Car Service by calling or sending a text message to +1 859-319-4281

Wednesday/Saturday trips to Lexington with Sharon's Car Service

Car Rental

If you or family member(s)/friends need to rent a vehicle, please consider the following options. Since Enterprise is available at Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX), Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF), and in Danville, it is the recommended vendor. You will need to contact the rental car agencies directly to learn about their policies and to make reservations.

Note that some car rental companies require drivers to be age 25 or older. Others may allow drivers under age 25 to rent certain vehicles (i.e. cars may be permissible, but trucks, SUVs, or vans may be prohibited), but may have additional terms and fees.

Car Rental Company Reservation Phone Number
LEX = Lexington Airport
SDF = Louisville Airport
Website
Alamo logo +1 800-462-5266 (LEX, SDF) Alamo
Avis logo +1 859-281-1681 (LEX)
+1 502-364-1901 (SDF)
Avis Lexington
Avis Louisville
Budget logo +1 800-527-0700 (LEX, SDF) Budget
Dollar logo +1 800-800-4000 (LEX, SDF) Dollar
Enterprise logo

+1 833-338-3315 (LEX)
+1 833-635-0430 (SDF)
+1 859-238-9778 (Danville) - after a short message, press * to speak with a Danville representative

Enterprise Lexington
Enterprise Louisville
Enterprise Danville
Hertz logo +1 800-654-3131 (LEX, SDF) Hertz
National logo +1 800-227-7368 (LEX, SDF) National
Payless logo +1 800-729-5377 (SDF) Payless
Thrifty logo +1 800-847-4389 (SDF) Thrifty

Jessica Leonard

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Associate Director, Centre Global
International Student Services (ISS)


Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.6106
Office Email: jessica.leonard@centre.edu
Schedule an Appointment on Navigate (for Current Students only): Click Here
Biography

BS: Physics, University of Maryland

M.Ed (pursuing): Higher Education – Student Affairs, Liberty University

Jessica Leonard joined Centre College in August 2018. She previously taught English as a Second Language (ESL) in South Korea for almost 8 years.

Jessica is a member of the College's CARE team and Enrollment Management & Retention Advisory Committee in addition to serving on the College's Staff Congress as Secretary. She currently advises the International Student Association (ISA), the Asian American and Pacific Islander Coalition (AAPIC), and the Centre South Asian Cultural Association (SACA) and previously advised the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA).

In her free time, Jessica enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter at home in Versailles, KY.

Matthew Pierce

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Director, Centre Global

Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.6042
Office Email: matthew.pierce@centre.edu
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Biography

PhD in Islamic Studies, Boston University

Matthew Pierce joined the Centre College faculty in 2011 and was awarded tenure and promotion to associate professor in 2019. Before coming to Centre, he spent extensive time in the Middle East and Central Asia, including living in Egypt, Yemen, and Iran. He was named a Centre Scholar in 2016. Dr. Pierce has led students around the world — from Turkey and Morocco to Spain and London — and designed innovative courses that explore global Muslim communities.

Kelsey Carpenter

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International Education Coordinator, Centre Global

Office Location: Old Carnegie
Office Phone: +1 859.238.5295
Office Email: kelsey.carpenter@centre.edu
Schedule an Appointment on Navigate (for Current Students only): Click Here
Biography

BA: Campbellsville University

MA: Campbellsville University

Danville native, Kelsey Carpenter joined Centre Global in 2025 as the International Education Coordinator. Previously, Kelsey has worked in Student Services at Campbellsville University - Harrodsburg and has background working in Business Management. Kelsey received her Master's Degree in Management and Leadership from Campbellsville University. She and her husband live in Danville with their two dogs, Sebastian and Cola.


 

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