‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ actress Karyn Parson to speak at Newport Schools academic conference
“The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” actress Karyn Parsons is among several speakers scheduled to offer insight into bolstering academic excellence…
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Thomas More University names three new additions to board of trustees
Thomas More University has announced the appointment of three new members to its board of trustees. Frank Fritsch, James Horn,…
Dr. Jaren Finney named Asst. Superintendent for Student Support for Covington schools
Dr. Jaren N. Finney has joined the Covington Independent Public Schools team as new Assistant Superintendent for Student Support. With…
Duke Foundation marks 40th year with surprise grants to Gateway Foundation, other area nonprofits
This year marks a significant milestone for the Duke Energy Foundation as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. Born out of…
KY students compete in national Technology Student Assn.; three Northern Kentucky schools win awards
More than 240 middle and high school students and teachers from 29 schools in Kentucky represented the Commonwealth during the…
Governor appoints four to Gateway Community and Technical College board of directors
Governor Andy Beshear has made four appointments to the Gateway Community and Technical College board of directors. The new directors…
Applications are now open to Kentucky students for 2025 United States Senate Youth Program
Applications are now open for the 2025 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP), a merit-based program that takes the most…
NKU sophomore Sarah Ogden selected for first-ever U.S. Women’s Cyber Team
Northern Kentucky University sophomore, Sarah Ogden, has been selected to represent the United States on the first-ever U.S. Women’s Cyber…
Mary Kay Connolly of Read Ready Covington practices what she preaches, reads to kids
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter Mary Kay Connolly was ready – Ready to Read, that is. “It was just about…
Alex Fangman named director of development for Building Industry Association of NKY
Alex Fangman has been appointed Director of Development for the Building Industry Association of Northern Kentucky (BIA). With 14 years…
Holmes High student MaryJane Reynolds’ sees art as business thanks to Covington Partners
MaryJane Reynolds’ passion for art is blossoming into a small business. The rising senior at Holmes High School is learning…
Al Cross’ distinguished career in journalism, education honored as he retires from UK
By Jenni Glendenning Institute for Rural Journalism After almost 20 years advocating for rural and community journalism in the College…
Learning Grove’s NaviGo College & Career Prep keeps career connections strong year-’round
Learning Grove’s NaviGo College & Career Prep keeps career connections strong outside of school year with summer camps. NaviGo held…
NKU Board of Regents elect Nathan Smith chair, names officers, new members
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents announced Friday the election of Nathan Smith as chair, Kara Williams as vice…
Back-to-school shopping to hit records, and KY retailers to offer selection, convenience, value
Back-to-school and back-to-college spending are expected to reach near-record levels again this summer, according to results from an annual survey by…
KCTCS launches new net price calculator to increase financial transparency for students
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System announced Tuesday the launch of Meadow Price, a modern net price calculator (NPC)…
Blacktop League is Kevin Bundy’s ‘labor of love’ (teaching is his game); sign up through Aug. 1
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter It’s alive and well – thanks to Kevin Bundy. And it gets underway on August…
KDE group discusses growing ‘chronic absenteeism’ in schools and how to address it
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) Chronic Absenteeism Working Group discussed the issues surrounding attendance and how to get students…
Seven undergraduate students get research training at Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory
Staff report Wood Hudson Cancer Research Laboratory’s Undergraduate Research Education Program trained seven students this summer in cancer research. Working…
Education Professional Standards Board approves regulatory changes regarding teacher complaints
The Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB) approved regulatory changes, following the passage of different bills by the Kentucky General Assembly…
CPE president Aaron Thompson recognized with 2024 Exceptional Leader Award from SHEEO
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, has been awarded the…
University of Kentucky researchers receive record $488 million in external grant funding for 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky researchers have received a record $488.4 million in external grants and contracts…