Kentucky among leaders nationwide in graduation rates, latest numbers show
The latest numbers on the graduation rate are out from the U.S. Department of Education, and Kentucky is among the…
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NKyTribune co-founder, Mike Farrell, wins top 2015 Faculty Advisor award at UK School of Journalism
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor This story is a bit personal, as it involves one of our own, who happens…
NKU creates new School of the Arts, puts music, theatre/dance, visual arts, under one umbrella
In a move aimed at enhancing the educational experience of Northern Kentucky University students by making its arts programs more…
NKU 3+3 Accelerated Law Program lets students earn two degrees in six years with NKU Chase College
Northern Kentucky University and the NKU Chase College of Law announced today the addition of a new 3+3 Accelerated Law…
KY FAME to expand its apprentice-style training program statewide; NKy chapter among new ones
Imagine how great it would be if somehow you could discover a high-paying, interesting career while earning a degree –…
New Covington school board chair, Joyce Baker, says schools are on the right track
Joyce Baker would like the Covington Board of Education to focus on raising academic standards to continue the improvements in…
Beechwood adopts new goals, mission, confirms commitment to tradition, future student success
Shared by Melanie Stricker, chair of the board of Beechwood Independent School District: You might think that school administrators inside…
President Mearns surprises two Lee County girls with ‘Cinderella’ tickets; they met ‘On Road to NKU’ tour
What follows is an excerpt from the convocation speech last Friday by NKU President Geoffrey Mearns at the university. In…
Gateway offers non-credit instruction in popular Microsoft software programs beginning next month
The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College will offer four non-credit courses beginning next month to provide…
Science Guy: Watch a penny disappear before your very eyes! It’s not a magic trick … it’s science
The money in your pocket may disappear because you quickly spend it. Our “Science Guy” and a kid scientist…
Gateway board and president hold retreat, say they’re working together
Gateway’s statement on its board retreat: The 10-member Gateway Community and Technical College Board of Directors and College President Dr….
Northern Kentucky University earns 2015 renewal of Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has selected Northern Kentucky University to receive its 2015 Community Engagement Classification….
Judy Clabes: Flat Stanley among things I wouldn’t have known without grandchildren
For more reasons than any grandparent could name, we are grateful for our grandchildren, the proof that unconditional love is…
Thomas More names new director of choirs, plans for music program’s future
Professor Rebecca Schaffer Wells has been named director of choirs at Thomas More College. In addition to directing the choir…
Log cabin with Wi-Fi? NKU students give 1850s cabin a new high-tech twist
Atop a hill near a busy entrance to the Northern Kentucky University campus stands an 1850s log cabin given to…
Northern Kentucky Education Council adds nine new members to its board
The Northern Kentucky Education Council has appointed nine new members to its board of directors. The move is intended to…
It’s the close community environment that drew sophomore Olivia Adkins to Northern
By Tom Ramstetter Special to KyForward Olivia Adkins saw something special at Northern Kentucky University. “You really feel like a…
Two of three Ashland 2015 Teachers of the Year are from Northern Kentucky schools
The Kentucky middle school and high school teachers of the year are Northern Kentuckians. Faye Smith, a mathematics teacher at…
When illness left her homebound, professor discovered ‘second frontier’ in teaching
Rebecca Bailey found herself at a crossroads in 2008. Battling an autoimmune disorder, her body was fighting itself, and it…
Covington elementary social studies teacher named teacher of year by Kentucky council
Tiffany Gruen, a teacher at John G. Carlisle Elementary School, has been selected as the Elementary Social Studies Teacher of…
‘It’s Live on Saturday Night’: Emmy-winning NKU graduate reflects on her SNL success
By Cara Hannah Sullivan Special to KyForward Editor’s note: How many Kentuckians watching the 66th Primetime Emmy Awards a few…