Applications open for Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs at NKU; two summer sessions
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a three-week residential summer program where Kentucky teens focus…
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KY Court of Appeals: Campbell Board of Education can’t use eminent domain to take former DAV site
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter In a legal victory for the city of Cold Spring, the Kentucky Court of Appeals…
Kentuckian David Sawyer helped found AmeriCorps, remembered for life of service
By Al Cross The Rural Blog David Sawyer, a Kentucky-grown back-to-the-lander who ran a student-service program at Berea College, helped…
Rotary Club of Florence opens its nominations for Teacher of Year in Boone County, deadline Feb. 10
The Rotary Club of Florence has opened its nominations for the 2023 Teacher of the Year Award. The nomination form is…
NKU graduates more than 1300 graduates at 50th Annual Commencement; graduates now total 77,000
Northern Kentucky University honored more than 1,300 graduates with family and friends looking on at the 50th Annual Commencement exercises…
NKU names 2023 Alumni Award recipients to be honored Jan. 27 during Homecoming Weekend
Northern Kentucky University has announced its 2023 Alumni Award recipients as Tom Wiedemann, Maria M. Reynolds, Jeff Jordan, Kayla D….
Conner High School senior Heng Yang one of two KY students selected for U.S. Senate Youth Program
Heng Yang, a senior at Conner High School, and David Daniel, a junior at Owensboro High School have been selected…
Northern Kentucky University to honor more than 1,300 during commencement exercises Saturday
Northern Kentucky University will honor more than 1,300 graduates at the 50th Commencement exercises on Saturday. The two ceremonies being…
CPE receives National Association of System Heads grant to improve student transfer process
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education will get some extra help to improve the student transfer process, thanks to a…
NKU board, in special meeting, declines to take on responsibility for oversight of charter school project
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents balked Tuesday at taking on the responsibility to…
NKU launches Newport History Walk, a smart phone app for ‘museum without walls’ self-guided tour
Northern Kentucky University has launched Newport History Walk, a new smart phone app that takes users on a six-stop, self-guided…
Northern Kentucky Education Council opens nominations for ’23 Excellence in Education awards
It’s time to recognize Northern Kentucky’s outstanding students, educators, community partners, and business leaders in an annual program by the…
Prichard Committee releases its Big Bold Future report — and there’s sobering news for Kentucky schools
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released its next biannual report on Kentucky’s progress in education. The Big Bold…
Thomas More University announces plans for major renovations to Saint’s softball complex
Thomas More University’s softball field is getting a makeover. The University has announced plans for extensive renovations to the current…
New report shows Kentucky leads the way in improving 6-year college completion rates
Kentucky’s gains in six-year college completion rates tied for second best in the nation, according to a National Student Clearinghouse…
Baker Hunt receives $35,000 Dater Foundation grant to expand off-campus outreach to local schools
Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center has received a $35,000 grant from the Charles H. Dater Foundation that will help…
NKU College of HHS Dean Dale Stephenson to retire, Dr. Gannon Tagher named interim dean
Northern Kentucky University announces that Dr. Dale Stephenson, NKU’s dean of the College of Health and Human Services since 2018,…
KYTC expands its civil engineering scholarship programs to invest in future transportation leaders
Building roads and bridges is synonymous with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC), and so is the Cabinet’s more than 70-year…
Secretary of State announces 2022 essay and slogan contest; entry deadline January 31
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s office has announced the 2022 essay contest for students in grades 9-12, and slogan contest…
Gateway names Dr. Chris Rickels as newest dean of Business, IT and Professional Studies
Gateway Community and Technical College has named Dr. Chris Rickels the new dean of Business, IT and Professional Studies. Rickels…
Kentucky public school graduate Alora Mazarakis living dream as electronics engineer for NASA
Shelby County Public Schools graduate Alora Mazarakis remembers telling her father she wanted to go to college at NASA when…
NKU Athletics Department to host Teddy Bear Toss, Toy Donation Drive to benefit Eastern Kentucky
The Northern Kentucky University Athletic Department will host a special Teddy Bear Toss and Toy Donation Drive during the NKU…