Walton’s Jessica Meyer will head from UK graduation to sailing journey from Caribbean to New Zealand
After commencement this Friday, many University of Kentucky graduates will prepare to enter the workforce or graduate school. Jessica Meyer…
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NKU computer science student wins prestigious scholarship to study in Romania
Northern Kentucky University Computer Science student Drake Woods has won a prestigious international scholarship to study in Romania this spring….
Promise Zone’s Early Childhood Team hears of NKy’s focus on helping children achieve school success
By Mike Hammons Special to NKyTribune I participated in a planning retreat for Kentucky Promise Zone Early Childhood Team recently…
Campbellsville’s John Chowning named ‘Man of the Year’ by Project One of Louisville
Dr. John Chowning, executive vice president for church and external relations and executive assistant to the president at Campbellsville University,…
Real Lottery winners are students who received $57.6m in scholarships without having to buy a ticket
Students in North Central Kentucky last year received more than $57.6 million in college scholarships and grants paid for by…
Campbellsville University graduates 228 in two ceremonies, urging ‘never stop learning’
Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, told 228 undergraduate and graduate students in two commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec….
Frontier Nursing University awards honorary degrees to author Silas House and Dr. Sandra Perkins
Frontier Nursing University (FNU) graduates weren’t the only ones to be honored last month at the 2015 fall commencement ceremony…
School districts across state scrambling to deal with outbreak of threats; ‘There’s no textbook for this’
The closing of Covington schools today in the wake of a social media threat to the safety of students and…
NKU’s 43rd commencement will graduate 1300 students in two sessions this Saturday
More than 1,300 students will be honored at Northern Kentucky University’s 43rd Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 12 at BB&T Arena….
How UK’s Student Support Services aims to improve retention rate; gets sixth renewal of $5m grant
University of Kentucky students and alumni describe Student Support Services with those words — words that evoke a sense of…
Education Commissioner Pruitt sees ‘incredible opportunity,’ urges open mind on charter schools
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune Education Commissioner Stephen L. Pruitt told superintendents that the new elementary and secondary education…
Newport Independent School District awarded $1.5 m grant to purchase iPads, laptops
The Newport Independent School District has been awarded a $1.5 million federal grant that will be used to purchase laptop…
UK President Capilouto says mural of ‘important work of art’ will be placed in a more complete context
UK President Eli Capilouto sent a campus wide email to the university community about the controversial historic murals at Memorial…
KCTCS awards a record 9,632 associate degrees, continues to increase number of certificates earned
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) announced that it awarded a record 9,632 associate degrees during the 2014-15…
Kentucky African American Encyclopedia given to school libraries, in partnership with Campbellsville U.
Greater Campbellsville United (GCU), the organization serving Adair, Green and Taylor counties dedicated to equality and opportunity, presented copies of…
Gov. Beshear increases reimbursements for child care providers participating in Kentucky’s CCAP
In an effort to increase the quality and access of child care for Kentucky families, Gov. Steve Beshear is increasing…
U.S. House approves revision to No Child Left Behind, giving more control to states to set goals
The House today approved a revision to the No Child Left Behind law (NCLB), giving more control to states, a…
Trip to the Aronoff Center helps Newport High Students prepare for performance
In preparation for their upcoming production of “Annie”, the Newport High School (NHS) Performing Arts program recently took the 35…
Gateway officially opens its new bookstore at Covington campus, 7000 sq. ft. at 614 Madison
Gateway Community and Technical College officially opened its new bookstore on the Urban Metro Campus with an open house and…
School districts across state scrambling to deal with outbreak of threats; ‘There’s no textbook for this’
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune Burgin Independent, a tight-knit, single-building school district of just over 500 students, is an…
Campbellsville University to graduate 227 in 20 different fields in December commencements
By Kasey Ricketts Student news writer Campbellsville University will hold two commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 11th for the graduating…
NKU’s ‘Think Tank’ event features national expert on educational injustice; programs open to the public
Too many of today’s students, particularly those in impoverished neighborhoods, do not receive the educational opportunities they need and deserve….