Thomas More College scholarship helped Winter Okoth to make a global difference in health care
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter In Western Kenya, where Winter Okoth grew up, malaria robs all too many children and…
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Inaugural Regional Black Student Symposium to be held Oct. 27-28 at NKU
African American Programs and Services and The Black Student Union at Northern Kentucky University are holding an inaugural Regional Black…
Gateway’s Manufacturing Expo: Students explore range of opportunities for careers in manufacturing
Over 100 high school students and instructors attended the 2017 Manufacturing Expo at Gateway’s Boone Campus. Gateway Community & Technical…
Native American Heritage Celebration returns to Boone County Public Library main branch
November is Native American Heritage Month – a time to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people and to celebrate…
Thomas More College is part of strategic regional resource alliance for the Ohio River Basin
The Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) has entered into a strategic agreement with the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission…
NKU’s College of Education holding Seventh Annual Young Women Lead conference for high school girls
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Human Services is proud to host the Seventh Annual Young Women LEAD (YWL) Conference, presented…
Newport Christian Academy provides after-school program to help children with more than homework
In partnership with Newport First Church of the Nazarene and Renewanation, Newport Christian Academy (NCA) enriches the lives of children…
Patrick Fenton: Bullying starts early with children; prevention measures should as well
From playgrounds and classrooms, to school buses and online, it seems there are no safe spaces for our children when…
NKU’s Institute for Talent Development and Gifted Studies offers Saturday Camp Innovation Oct. 21
Northern Kentucky University kicks off its Fall Camp Innovation Pathways to College Program for students in kindergarten through eighth grade….
Dr. Dale Stephenson named dean of NKU’s College of Health Professions; will assume position in January
Northern Kentucky University is pleased to announce Dr. Dale Stephenson as the new Dean of the College of Health Professions….
Squash your fear of critters; Boone County Public Library has several family programs coming up
By Micha O’Connor Special to the NKyTribune Snakes, spiders, and scorpions, oh my! October is the time for all things…
Ron Clark, known as ‘America’s Educator’ to speak to students at Newport Independent Schools next week
Ron Clark – a teacher, best-selling author and the subject of an uplifting film about his unique and acclaimed approach…
Covington Latin School’s senior Sean Longbrake, 15, scores perfect 36 composite score on ACT
Sean Longbrake, a 15 year old Senior at Covington Latin School, scored a 36 composite score on the ACT, attaining…
October 15-21 is Safe Schools Week in Kentucky — ‘Get Involved’ and commit to stop bullying
Commissioner of Education Stephen Pruitt has signed a proclamation declaring that Oct. 15-21 is Safe Schools Week in Kentucky. “Excellence…
Art Academy of Cincinnati awards scholarships, including to five Northern Kentucky students
The Art Academy of Cincinnati announces two new transformational scholarships: the Carson E. Smith Scholarship and the William E. Villa…
Educators, business leaders, meet at future site of Ignite Institute to discuss utilization strategy
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor When Toyota announced in March that it was donating its Quality and Production Engineering…
NKU to host public screening of ‘Look & See’ documentary on Wendell Berry; free, open to public
Northern Kentucky University will host a public screening and discussion of a new documentary on Kentucky writer and environmentalist Wendell…
One to One: Barry Harasan coaches 9th District students on lunch break and makes a difference
“One person can make a big difference.” Barry Harasan is the financial manager for TANK, but on his lunch break…
Teachers have unique fishing experience, courtesy of a trip to Thomas More’s Biology Field Station
By Bobby Ellis Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever wanted to give your students the chance to catch wild fish…
Holy Trinity Elementary fifth graders, concerned about hurricane victims, create a campaign to help
After listening to news stories about hurricanes Harvey and Irma, fifth graders at Holy Trinity Elementary decided to take action….
Sullivan University offers ‘Finding Your Purpose through Meaningful Work’ session in Fort Mitchell
The Sullivan University Center for Learning-Northern Kentucky is hosting a breakfast session about “Finding Your Purpose through Meaningful Work” on…
Welcome to Bluebird Brew Cafe at Highlands, student-run business for learning and great coffee
Special to NKyTribune Highlands High School has its own coffee shop, the Bluebird Brew Cafe. It’s a student run business…