CPE president Aaron Thompson recognized with 2024 Exceptional Leader Award from SHEEO
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education, has been awarded the…
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University of Kentucky researchers receive record $488 million in external grant funding for 2024
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today University of Kentucky researchers have received a record $488.4 million in external grants and contracts…
Four superintendents, education leaders get ‘Community Awards’ from NKY Chamber
The NKY Chamber presented Community awards to four retiring school superintendents and education leaders at its recent Eggs ‘n Issues…
Kentucky Community and Technical College System raises $1.5 million to ease student financial barriers
More than 1,000 donors in 27 states rallied together to help ease financial barriers for Kentucky Community and Technical College…
Next generation of IT talent meets with industry leaders at NKU intern summit
Nearly 300 students from universities and high schools across the country are gathering at Northern Kentucky University’s Student Union today…
KY receives highest rating for special education implementation for 15th consecutive year
The U.S. Department of Education’s (USED’s) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services issued its 2024 Determination Letters on State…
Florence Christian’s annual drive for school supplies to meet specific needs is underway
Florence Christian Church’s annual School Supply Drive collects funds and purchases discounted school supplies to donate to the 26 Boone…
Kenton Co. Schools Supt. Henry Webb named to Local Superintendents Advisory Council
The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) on Friday announced the appointment of Kenton County Schools Superintendent Henry Webb to the Local…
KCTCS awards nearly 54% of all Kentucky GEDs ; free help available through KY Adult Education providers
It’s a sobering statistic: An estimated 290,000 Kentucky adults in the working-age population, or nearly 11% of people ages 18-64,…
Kentucky Electric Cooperatives sponsor high school students on Washington Youth Tour
When the new school year starts next month, dozens of Kentucky high school seniors will bring with them a better…
Enzweiler announces early bird enrollment for 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs
The Enzweiler Building Institute has announced the opening of enrollment for the 2024-2025 evening construction trades programs. The institute empowers…
NKU receives five-year National Science Foundation grant to fund climate change research project
Northern Kentucky University faculty and students will participate in a five-year, $20 million National Science Foundation (NSF) project aimed at…
A landmark study with universities and USDA addresses ‘what has happened to the fireflies?’
By Jordan Strickler University of Kentucky A landmark study conducted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food…
New local theater group to premiere ‘Our Common Grounds’ at Thomas More University
A new, local theater group titled Plays Around Productions will be putting on an original play, Our Common Grounds written…
Newport Central Catholic announces inaugural inductees into Fine Arts Hall of Fame
Newport Central Catholic High School has announced its inaugural class of inductees into its Fine Arts Hall of Fame: •…
KCPE announces inaugural Leadership exChange for higher ed participants
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) and its affiliate, the Kentucky Student Success Collaborative (KYSSC), are hosting the inaugural…
Covington Schools hires Paula Capano to lead district’s Transformational Learning Center
Covington Independent Public Schools has hired Paula Capano as principal of the district’s Transformational Learning Center, the alternative program designed…
Johnson Elementary one of two Kentucky schools to receive 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award
By Quin Welch Building Kentucky Robert D. Johnson Elementary School in Fort Thomas and Arlington Elementary School in Fayette County…
Thomas More University names Rick Rollino as new executive vice president and chief financial officer
Thomas More has announced Richard “Rick” Rollino will become executive vice president and chief financial officer effective July 15. Rollino…
CPE report shows public colleges, universities making gains in enrollment, retention
Kentucky’s public colleges and universities made significant gains in undergraduate enrollment and retention, according to the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary…
Ken Baker tells his story in his book, ‘Joy Goes With Us’; he wanted to be a preacher, but that didn’t work out
By Andy Furman NKyTribune reporter All he ever wanted to do was preach – and eventually become a preacher. Today,…
Cincinnati Museum Center opens Kids’ Town Park for region’s youngest learners
Cincinnati Museum Center is giving the region’s youngest learners a new place to learn through play. A new language development…