Beechwood grad Brandt Coleman named a SeaWorld Environmental Excellence Award winner
Fort Mitchell resident, Brandt Coleman has been named a SeaWorld 2017 Environmental Excellence Award recipient. For over 20 years, the…
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Thomas More College launches Homecoming Week with tonight’s new UFest; big gathering Friday
Thomas More College will launch its Homecoming Week celebration this Wednesday with a new event, U(topia) Fest, a family-friendly music…
Voices from Classroom: Thanks, Parents, for being involved; it makes for happy, successful students
By Katie Hood Moyer Elementary Thank you, Parents, for being involved! Involved parents + dedicated teachers = happy, successful students….
NKU School of the Arts hosts design exhibition to highlight talent in creative industry, prepare students
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts (SOTA) will host the “In:sight” design exhibition from September 28 through October 20….
Beechwood schools to honor five accomplished alumni at Hall of Fame event on October 13
Beechwood Independent Schools and the Beechwood Alumni Association are pleased to announce the inaugural class of inductees into Beechwood’s Distinguished…
One to One: Engineer Jeff Bier coaches during his lunch break — and loves making impact on students
“All they need is someone to be there for them.” Jeff Bier, an engineering manager for the manufacturing plant at…
Augusta schools custodian Kathy Fryman takes care of building and the people inside; gets Fred Award
By Brenna Kelly Kentucky Teacher For the past 29 years custodian Kathy Fryman wasn’t just taking care of Augusta Independent…
Dr. Lili Ma builds organic chemistry research project, gets National Science Foundation grant
Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Lili Ma, an associate professor of chemistry, has received a National Science Foundation grant for her…
One to One: Retired principal Jim Thomas is back in school as coach to young students in Grant County
“What a difference you can make simply by volunteering.” From teaching in the classroom to retired middle school principal, Jim…
Entries sought for Ohio River Sweep Poster Contest, competition open to Northern Kentucky students
Students are invited to design a poster for the 29th annual Ohio River Sweep 2018. Fifteen prizes will be awarded. …
Walton’s Danielle Dixon, a UK junior, spent three weeks in Thailand studying conservation, animals
This summer, Danielle Dixon, 20, of Walton, spent three weeks in Thailand helping animals, studying conservation, and learning hands-on what it’s…
One to One: Retired dentist Jeff Smith finds best way to give back by coaching young students
“I feel we have a social responsibility to give back to the community when we get the chance to. That…
NKU College of Education and Human Services hosts national symposium on teacher diversity
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) put the spotlight on teacher diversity in education by hosting…
Covington Partners celebrates 18 incredible years of student support services for Covington kids
At Covington Partners’ Founder’s Breakfast at the Metropolitan Club this week, a full house celebrated 18 years of student support…
Beechwood equips students in grades 5-12 with Chromebooks, addressing digital literacy
Special to NKyTribune Beechwood Independent Schools students in grades 5-12 are going wireless and studying with Google Chromebooks. The touchscreen…
Northern Kentucky University ranked as safe college campus by Safewise home security company
Northern Kentucky University has been ranked as one of the safest college campuses. Safewise, a home security company, listed Highland…
Area high school seniors named Semifinalists by prestigious National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 63rd annual National Merit…
Voices from the Classroom: Walton-Verona aims to reduce the ‘growth gap,’ help the whole family
By Amy Clancy Special to NKyTribune Growth Gap. Something everyone in Kentucky is concerned about. It doesn’t take a scientist…
Boehne among honorees at Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education Trusteeship
The higher education community honored two faculty members and three alumni Tuesday at the 2017 Governor’s Conference on Postsecondary Education…
AG Beshear vows to seek justice for campus sexual assault victims in response to DeVos comments
In the wake of the U.S. Department of Education calling into question federal Title IX protections, Attorney General Andy Beshear…
Conner junior Juliana Surprenant is spending half her school year as U.S. Senate page in Washington, D.C.
Conner High School Student Juliana Surprenant is spending half of her junior year in Washington, D.C. as a U.S. Senate…
City of Erlanger announces $1500 scholarship for graduating high school senior resident
The City of Erlanger has announced financial support for one graduating senior to be awarded in April, 2018. This financial…