Two Northern Kentucky school districts show significant improvement in kindergarten readiness
Last month, Kentucky released its statewide kindergarten readiness statistics, and for the second consecutive year, only about half of the…
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Newport Independent School District gets $40,000 donation from church to help fund new auditorium
Newport Independent School District recently received a $40,000 donation from St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Newport for the new auditorium…
Campbellsville convenes international students for program at Louisville Education Center
By Christina Kern Special to NKyTribune More than 80 students from India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan slid their way…
Dedication to excellence, willingness to change makes state education system strong, Pruitt says
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune In what is to become an annual event for him, Education Commissioner Stephen Pruitt…
Gateway Community & Technical College selects committee to assist with search for next president
A presidential profile development committee has been selected to assist in the search for the next president of Gateway Community…
Thomas More College makes national list: top college in Ky where grads go on to make the most money
Thomas More College has shown up on a social media site, being cited as the top college in Kentucky “where…
NKU professor’s first book released by University Press of Ky: Political thought of Henry David Thoreau
Special to NKyTribune Northern Kentucky University associate professor of political science Jonathan McKenzie’s first book has been released by the…
Business leaders from across the state advocate for increased funding for community colleges
Sixteen business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for…
‘Dream Out Loud,’ kids, about your future — and start putting prize money away for college
More Kentucky students will have a chance this year to win money toward college and $500 for their school in…
Statewide business group asking legislators to reinvest in higher education to improve economy
Business leaders from across the state are leading the charge for increased funding for postsecondary education, and specifically, for their…
The 12th Annual Boone County Public Library Early Childhood Fair – Helpful info and family fun
The 12th Annual Boone County Early Childhood Fair will take place on Saturday, February 6 from 10 a.m. to 1…
Excerpt of NKU Pres. Mearns’ convocation address: update on challenges on campus, in Frankfort
Two years ago at this event, I presented a new five-year strategic plan for the University – a plan that…
Civil engineering scholarships available to state schools from KYTC; apply by Feb. 1
Students interested in pursuing a career in civil engineering or civil engineering technology are reminded to complete their KYTC Engineering…
Beckfield College event helps students, families understand and apply for college financial aid
Need help understanding the often confusing and even intimidating process of applying for college financial aid? Beckfield College is sponsoring…
Attorney, former judge Sara Sidebottom retiring as NKU’s v.p. for legal affairs, effective July 31
Sara Sidebottom, Northern Kentucky University’s vice president for legal affairs and general counsel, will step down from the position on…
Gateway’s Enhanced Operator program welcomes first students, a new way to address industry needs
After months of planning and collaboration between industry partners, the Advanced Manufacturing Workforce Development Coalition and Gateway Community and Technical…
New report from Prichard Committee emphasizes need for commitment to early childhood education
Ensuring all Kentucky children are well prepared for success in kindergarten and beyond is the focus of a new report…
Bill Gates writes in his blog about his ‘learning visit’ to Betsy Layne High School in Floyd County
By Tim Mandell The Rural Blog Microsoft founder Bill Gates, a champion of improving education in rural and underserved areas,…
Notre Dame Academy awards 23 incoming freshmen scholarships, based on outstanding scores on HSPT
Notre Dame Academy offered $43,750 in academic scholarships to 23 incoming freshmen for the fall of 2016 at NDA’s High…
Applications for Kentucky Farm Bureau’s college scholarships available online now
The holiday season has just come to a close, but Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) has one more gift to give…
Mark your calendars: NKy Education Council, Chamber Excellence in Education event April 28
The Northern Kentucky Education Council and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce proudly present the 2016 Excellence in Education Celebration…
Heads up students, on loan repayments: be wary of repayment sales pitches
If you owe money on federal student loans, you should be wary of sales pitches from companies offering to help…