KCTCS regents report ‘upward trend’ on enrollment, highlights of actions at meeting
More and more students across all student classifications are enrolling in one of the 16 colleges of the Kentucky Community…
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State lawmakers get recommendations on improving community college system
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Lawmakers received a report with nearly a dozen recommendations from the Kentucky Community and Technical…
KCTCS board approves recommendations for system’s opportunity to ‘redefine ourselves’
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Community and Technical College System Board of Regents approved 11 recommendations for changes…
KCTCS forensic audit recommends policy, procedures and staff training improvements
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has received the results of a forensic…
KCTCS’ Ryan Quarles launches internal review of DEI processes to assure ‘success for all students’
By McKenna Horsely Kentucky Lantern Under scrutiny from Republican lawmakers pushing to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in…
KCTCS recognizes students and graduates ‘Going Pro’ with sign-up day celebration in Capitol Rotunda
The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) recognized students and graduates who are “Going Pro” and beginning their professional…
KCTCS President Ryan Quarles to tour all 16 of school’s campuses; will visit Gateway April 1
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) President Ryan Quarles has kicked off his Focus…
Commentary – Ryan Quarles: Saying farewell, but not goodbye, as the page turns to life’s next chapter
It has been my absolute pleasure to serve as Kentucky’s Agriculture Commissioner for these past eight years. As I finish…
Ryan Quarles named new president of Kentucky Community & Technical College System
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has been named the fourth president of the Kentucky Community…
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles is among the three finalists for the presidency of KCTCS
Staff report The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has named three finalists for their new president — and…
Ryan Quarles: All Kentuckians invited to experience the best of our state at 119th Kentucky State Fair
I’m excited to once again be able to join Kentucky residents for the Kentucky State Fair, Aug. 17-27 at the…
Republican Kentucky gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles endorses legalizing medical marijuana
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ryan Quarles vowed to work to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky during…
Ryan Quarles: Donations to Ag Tag fund help Kentucky’s agriculture youth and farm families
It’s just $10 a year, but that money can help so many. Every year, when farmers review their farm license…
Kelly Craft enters crowded — and perhaps still growing — Republican primary race for Governor
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Kelly Craft, an ambassador to the United Nations from 2019 to 2021 in the…
Ryan Quarles: Celebrate the very best of Kentucky during the 118th Kentucky State Fair Aug. 18-28
If the pandemic shutdown of 2020 taught us anything, it was how good we have it at The Kentucky State…
Rep. Savannah Maddox announces candidacy for governor in ’23, increasing crowded Republican field
Staff report Savannah Maddox of Dry Ridge, who has represented Kentucky’s 61st House District since January 2019, has announced her…
Kentucky Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles announces he is candidate for governor in 2023
Kentucky Today Ryan Quarles, who has been Kentucky’s agriculture commissioner since 2015, said he is running for governor in 2023….
Ryan Quarles: Renewing ‘ag tags’ an important step in supporting state’s youth agricultural programs
Every year, when farmers go to renew their farm license plates, or “ag tags,” they have the opportunity to make…
Ryan Quarles: With crisis looming, Kentucky is situated to be home to resolving supply chain issues
As Kentuckians gather around their tables for the Thanksgiving holiday, many will share thanks and gratitude for the ability to…
It’s Farm to School Month: State says schools should connect with local farmers for nutritious meals
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky schools are being encouraged to connect with local farmers and small businesses to create…
Legislative committee hears bleak economic forecast for ag sectors; shortages exist for consumers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supply chain issues and inflation brought on by the pandemic are causing problems in a…
Kentucky Department of Agriculture records highest-ever Ag Tag donations with more than $731,000
Kentucky farmers donated $731,627.67 to the Ag Tag Program for 2021 – the highest ever in program history, the Kentucky…