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,…
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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…
Endowed scholarship honors 50 years of service by Newport Central Catholic’s Dave Ueding
Dave Ueding dedicated nearly 50 years of his life to Newport Central Catholic, as a teacher, coach, and mentor. Now,…
Kentucky College & Career Connection launches student competition; targets paying for college
The Kentucky College & Career Connection (Ky3C) coalition invites middle and high school students to create 30-second Public Service Announcements…
Center for Public Integrity: Koch Brothers pour more than $23.4 million into higher education, including UK
By Dave Levinthal Center for Public Integrity The Koch brothers are supersizing their already hefty investments into college students’ hearts…
Koenig to teach civics, public service to Howell Elementary School students
Rep. Adam Koening continues his visits to Northern Kentucky Schools in conjunction with the nationwide America’s Legislators Back to School…
Deadline to apply for NKY FAME program fast approaching
Time is running out for students who wish to apply for the NKY FAME program this year. The deadline to…
Academic success: UK Athletics tops 3.0 GPA for seventh straight semester
UK athletics continues to aggressively pursue elite status in all facets, including in the classroom. Wildcat athletes have reached the…
An educational weekend: See migration of sandhill cranes at Barren River’s Nature Watch Weekends
Barren River Lake State Resort Park is offering its Nature Watch Weekends to view sandhill cranes as they migrate home…
Campbellsville dedicates new Cosmetology School in Hodgenville; part of work-ready community service
By Jordan Antle Special to NKyTribune Dr. Michael V. Carter, president of Campbellsville University, spoke at the dedication of the…
Thomas More to offer special exhibit of work by Andrew Au, “Objects of Worship”
Artwork by Andrew Au will be on display at the Eva G. Farris Art Gallery at Thomas More College beginning…
Newport Board of Education raises pay, increases incentives to attract top substitute teachers
In an effort to attract and keep top educators, The Newport Board of Education has raised the pay of its…
Thomas More Pres. Armstrong has special surprise ‘gift’ for NaviGo Scholars at recent gathering
Special to NKyTribune Thomas More College President Dave Armstrong played Santa last week to a special All-Scholars gathering of NaviGo…
National study shows NKU students vote at much higher rates than their peers across the country
Northern Kentucky University students vote at significantly higher rates than their peers at other universities, according to a new national…
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…
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…