Newport High School students start the school year with MacBook laptops, thanks to state grant
Through a $500,000 federal School Improvement Grant that was administered and awarded by the Kentucky Department of Education, the more…
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NKU President Mearns is optimistic about the future, but acknowledges challenges at Fall Convocation
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University President Geoffrey S. Mearns spoke about recent successes, plans for the…
Prichard Committee issues new report, ‘Excellence with Equity,’ showing achievement gap challenges persist
Kentucky has made significant progress in education, but the state is not doing enough to close the academic achievement gaps…
Local partnership to create part-time jobs for NKU students on campus — could lead to opportunities
A local partnership will bring 70 part-time jobs to Northern Kentucky University students in October 2016, with more jobs to…
Only a few weeks left to see ‘In the Dark’ traveling exhibit at Boone County Public Library in Burlington
Time is running out to see the traveling exhibit “In the Dark” at the Boone County Public Library. The exhibit,…
Lt. Governor to keynote Gateway’s ‘Raise the Floor’ program; recruits women to advanced manufacturing
Gateway Community and Technical College welcomes Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton as the keynote speaker for the 2016-17 Raise the Floor…
Gearing Up: UK summer program shows prospective students they’ve got what it takes to succeed
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Blakelynn Bond, a student at Marshall County High School in Western Kentucky, wasn’t sure…
Northern Kentucky University to hold open registration session Thursday; classes begin Monday
Northern Kentucky University will host an Open Registration session this week for prospective students who still need to complete the…
Northern Kentucky Education Council gets Gates Foundation grant for ‘Resilient and Ready’ initiative
The Northern Kentucky Education Council (NKYEC) has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to…
Kentucky Humanities Council offers travel grants to KY Book Fair — schools should apply by Aug. 31
Registration is open for the Kentucky Humanities Council’s Kids Day at the Kentucky Book Fair, which features programs for students…
Libraries a source of enjoyment, education and inspiration for four generations of the McDavid family.
By Karen Hemle Special to the NKyTribune Can you imagine Boone County without a library? Sounds horrifying, but it is…
Gateway, NKU to hold educational fair for military members, vets and their families on Aug. 18
Gateway Community & Technical College and Northern Kentucky University (NKU) will host an educational fair for military members, veterans and their…
Governor makes appointments to state university boards –four NKyians join NKU, Gateway, EKU
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky’s Universities and College Boards: Jennifer Yue Barber, Kelly Knight Craft…
Thomas More College names library for Benedictine Sisters to honor request of $4 million donor
NKyTribune staff report Thomas More College officially named its library the Benedictine Library Wednesday to honor the Benedictine Sisters of…
As school resumes, Boone County Public Library offers nine homework help tools for kids and teens
From sources for those last-minute papers to always available e-books and lots of stuff in between, you can find information on…
Home Visit Day, Back 2 School Bash highlight return to the classroom at Newport Independent Schools
One of the most unique back-to-school traditions in Greater Cincinnati takes place Wednesday, Aug. 10, when teachers and staff of The…
Kentucky Education Department providing grants to public school districts for ‘mathematics intervention’
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is offering an opportunity for Kentucky public school districts to apply for grants that…
KY Board of Education presents Kelly Award to NKY’s Brent Cooper, Louisville’s Audwin Helton
The Kentucky Board of Education presented the 16th annual Joseph W. Kelly Award to two business leaders who are actively…
Kenton County kindergarten students receive school essentials thanks to library and area teens
Having the right tools to do the job matters, so Kenton County Public Library’s Foundation has once again provided every…
Livingston Taylor to perform at NKU; proceeds benefit SOTA, Holly Hill Children’s Services
Northern Kentucky University School of the Arts and Holly Hill Children’s Services are proud to present An Evening with Livingston…
A New Generation of Leaders: KY Governor’s Scholars wrap up their NKU campus experience
By Gavin Colton NKU Marketing-Communications contributor Sitting in Landrum Academic Center in a circle with the top young minds in…
Gateway gets national ‘Big Read’ grant from NEA, to partner with local libraries, organizations to promote reading
Gateway Community and Technical College is a recipient of a $12,100 grant to host the NEA Big Read in Northern…