Northern Kentucky University files motion for ‘gag order’ in Doe rape case, cites possible ‘juror bias’
Staff report Northern Kentucky University has filed a motion asking federal District Court Judge William O. Bertelsman to impose a…
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Kentucky graduates make incremental gains on ACT scores overall, dropped in mathematics
Kentucky public high school graduates held steady in meeting the state’s college-readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam in reading…
Home Builders’ Enzweiler institute teaches skilled trades in evening programs, now enrolling
The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky (HBA) operates the Enzweiler Building Institute which teaches students skilled trades for adults…
New Gateway CTC president gets baptism under fire at first board meeting; Groob resigns as chair
By Mark Hansel NKYTribune managing editor The first Board of Directors meeting for new Gateway Community and Technical College president…
Enrollment open for single parents in college; Lincoln Grant Scholar House aims for December residency
Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC) is now screening and accepting applications for enrollment in the Lincoln Grant Scholar House…
Beechwood grad Brandt Coleman selected for yearlong exchange fellowship to study in Germany
Brandt Coleman, 2013 graduate of Beechwood schools, has been selected for a yearlong fellowship in Germany through the Congress-Bundestag Youth…
‘Leader in Me’ Longbranch Elementary determined to break down silos, engage parents in child’s school
By Brenna R. Kelly Kentucky Teacher Longbranch Elementary Principal Erika Bowles often tells the 1,600 parents of her students that…
U of L named ‘Best of the Best’ among LGBTQ-friendly universities, joins 16 with five-star rating
The University of Louisville has been named among America’s “Best of the Best” LGBTQ-friendly universities by a national nonprofit organization…
Less than one-third of Kentucky schools have comprehensive tobacco-free policies, study shows
Though an overwhelming majority of Kentucky adults say they want schools to be tobacco-free, fewer than half of the state’s…
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…
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…