As heroin problem spreads, focus is on treatment, community efforts; Needle exchanges? Not so much
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune Heroin is a growing concern for many Kentucky communities, with much of the discussion…
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Education commissioner finalists – Koch and Pruitt – have some Kentucky ties; both started in classroom
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune While neither of the two remaining candidates to become the state’s sixth commissioner of…
Boone County’s Success By 6, Amy Bremer aim to see all kids ready for kindergarten, learning
By Mike Rutledge NKyTribune contributor Amy Bremer, manager of Boone County’s Success By 6 program, believes that a child’s preparation…
NKU president sends message to university community about ‘jammed gun’ incident on campus
Staff Report Last Thursday, Northern Kentucky University issued a press release regarding an incident involving a student with a firearm…
Grant Co. is one of four communities in Kentucky that will help its graduating seniors ‘Close the Deal’
State higher education officials joined local, business and education leaders from Grant County and three other Kentucky communities on Aug….
NKy gets back to school with Skyward’s Pre-K Works and Erlanger-Elsmere learning readiness model
By Hannah Purnell Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Prepared kindergarteners make good students. Good students make responsible adults. Responsible…
NKU admissions coordinator recognized for work with Latino, other underrepresented students
A Northern Kentucky University admissions coordinator has received a prestigious award for her work with Latino and other underrepresented students….
State board of education narrows commissioner field to two; background checks next for unidentified pair
By Brad Hughes Special to NKyTribune It will be another two to three weeks before Kentuckians know who is to…
Enroll in Gateway’s 8- and 12-week classes now; shorter term courses offered at all five campuses
Students who missed the first fall enrollment or would like to complete course work in a shorter time may now…
Candidates for education commissioner narrowed to five; one Kentuckian – with NKU ties – in the mix
The Kentucky Board of Education has announced the names of the five candidates being considered for commissioner of education. The…
Notre Dame Urban Education Center celebrates sixth year in downtown Covington with open house event
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Notre Dame Urban Education Center kicked of its sixth year providing afterschool services…
NKU undergrads recognized for summer research projects in program that honors respected educator
By Mark Hansel NKy managing editor Some of Northern Kentucky University’s best and brightest demonstrated the fruits of their summer…
New data on ACT college-entrance exam shows more Kentucky students prepared for college
More Kentucky public high school graduates are meeting the state’s college-readiness benchmarks on the ACT college-entrance exam, according to data…
Schneider Observatory at NKU brings community, students closer to stars — on roof of Founders Hall
A new facility at Northern Kentucky University will bring students and the community closer to the stars than ever before….
NKU undergraduate research students to present work on various topics at Wednesday celebration
At Northern Kentucky University, undergraduate students can get into the research lab or the field from day one – and…
Thanks to Toyota, PNC, 19 NKy schools to have Born Learning Academies this fall, involving families early
Entering kindergarten prepared is a critical academic milestone for young children, and a leading predictor of future academic success. Research…
From Northern Kentucky Education Council: Change a child’s life as a volunteer reading or math coach
Want to change a child’s life and make a meaningful contribution? Polly Lusk Page, executive director of the Northern Kentucky…
NKU names new chief of police, Leslie Peter Kachurek, who comes to area from New York
Northern Kentucky University has named Leslie Peter Kachurek as its new Chief of Police. Kachurek has 25 years’ experience in…
First-ever collegiate Rosary Rally at Thomas More will remember football player killed in ATV crash Monday
Thomas More College will hold the first-ever collegiate Rosary Rally Sunday, Aug. 23, at 9 p.m. Hundreds of students will…
Kentucky biodiversity book now in second printing, available in public schools, colleges, universities
After selling out the first printing of its book, “Kentucky’s Natural Heritage, an Illustrated Guide to Biodiversity,” the Kentucky State…
NKU starts new semester today, welcoming 15,000 students to campus for the academic year
Today, Northern Kentucky University will welcome 15,000 students and 2,000 faculty and staff back to campus for the 2015-2016 academic…
Rules of the Road: Start of school signals
it’s time once again to slow down, be alert
With the start of another school year, drivers should be on the lookout for students who may be walking or…