Schools in 30 counties named Bright Spots after students perform better than expected
Forty-seven schools have been named Bright Spots in Kentucky Education, recognition for schools in which students performed better than expected…
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College students who participate in real-life philanthropy realize greater academic success
By Kajsa Larson and Mark A. Neikirk Northern Kentucky University A crisis shelter for battered women. A nonprofit that provides…
Federal judge rules Governor can’t stop in-person classes at private religious schools, grants injunction
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today A federal judge ruled Wednesday that a part of Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order requiring…
Working with plants provides comfort to UK graduate student and U.S. Army veteran Eric Luteyn
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky Standing in a field of hundreds of varieties of teff (a fine grain) at…
NKU economics professor earns national recognition from Southern Economic Association
Northern Kentucky University’s Dr. Abdullah Al-Bahrani has received the Kenneth G. Elzinga Distinguished Teaching Award from the Southern Economic Association…
CPE new data-driven assessment of academic programs to emphasize jobs, market demand
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education has launched a new data-driven assessment of academic programs to help ensure they align…
KDE advisory group wants to break down barriers to identifying, serving gifted andtalented students
By Jim Gaines Kentucky Teacher Barriers to equity in identifying gifted and talented students still exist in Kentucky’s public schools,…
Dr. Ande Durojaiye to become NKU’s interim provost, VP for Academic Affairs as Sue Ott Rowlands retires
Northern Kentucky University has selected Dr. Ande Durojaiye to serve as the Interim Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic…
Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs applications for summer program accepted until Jan. 25
The Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs (GSE), a residential summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design,…
Gateway, Learning Grove modify in-house childcare offerings for students during COVID-19 pandemic
Prior to COVID-19, Gateway Community & Technical College partnered with Learning Grove, formerly Children, Inc., to offer an in-house childcare facility…
NKU Health Innovation accelerator showcases cohort during inaugural Demo Day tonight at 6 p.m.
Northern Kentucky University’s Institute for Health Innovation celebrates the first five local startups to graduate from its health innovation accelerator,…
Thomas More holding virtual open house Dec. 2-3 for accelerated and graduate programs
Thomas More University is holding a virtual open house Dec. 2-3 for its accelerated and graduate programs. The schedule of…
CPE report shows Kentucky colleges and universities make substantial progress toward education goals
Kentucky colleges and universities continued to make substantial progress toward the state’s educational attainment goals in 2019-20, exceeding targets for…
Gateway offers four-week classes during winter session; online courses run from Dec. 15 -Jan. 12
Gateway Community & Technical College is offering students a chance to complete additional classes during winter break with a winter…
Voices from Classroom: Unforgettable year for new teacher, hoping for long non-pandemic career
By Kyle Fitzgerald Dayton High School The challenges that first-year teachers face are many. Grading papers, contacting parents, managing classrooms,…
Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests open to students of all ages in Kentucky
Students of all ages can explore Kentucky’s mighty oaks through this year’s Jim Claypool Art and Conservation Writing contests. The…
Covington, Boone schools announce remote-only learning as both counties are in red zones for COVID
The superintendent of Covington Independent Public Schools announced that remote-only learning will stay in play until January and the superintendent…
NKU President Dr. Ashish Vaidya elected to AASCU Board of Directors; will serve three-year term
Northern Kentucky University President Dr. Ashish Vaidya has been elected to the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ (AASCU)…
Thomas More University honors veterans with ceremony, dedication of flag pole, and student essays
Thomas More University held a ceremony in observance of Veterans Day outside the Center for Adult and Professional Education (CAPE)…
Never Underestimate You! New campaign promotes Work Ready Kentucky Scholarships for adults
Never Underestimate You! That’s the mantra behind a new campaign for the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, an effort to boost…
Dr. Danielle McDonald named first Diversity Fellow at NKU, to advance inclusive excellence, awareness
Northern Kentucky University has named Dr. Danielle McDonald its inaugural Diversity Fellow. McDonald is tasked with advancing NKU’s strategic inclusive…
DBL Attorney David Kramer receives ‘Disciplinam’ alumni award from Covington Latin School
Each year, Covington Latin School recognizes alumni with awards that reflect the school’s motto, “Bonitatem et disciplinam et scientiam doce…