Kentucky universities partner with state treasurer to support empowerment for teachers, students
Northern Kentucky University has joined with economic educators across the state to launch the Coalition for Financial Literacy in the…
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Bevin names Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Tuesday the appointment of Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, responsible…
At 17, she’s on her way to realizing a little girl’s dream — owning an ice cream business and going to UK
By David Kubota NKyTribune reporter As a little girl, Taylor Cook, 17, of Frankfort, had always dreamed of one day…
UK researchers aim to improve patient experiences, reduce hospital readmissions; caring attitudes matter
By Kristi Willett University of Kentucky Despite efforts to understand how to reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization, reduce hospital readmissions and…
Grant County UK junior Hayley Leach completing her reign as Mountain Laurel Festival queen
By Jaime Vaught Special to NKyTribune The reigning queen of the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival has just completed a…
State joins with UK, UofL to strengthen Medical Examiner’s office, a step in deadly opioid epidemic
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley, the University of Kentucky and the University of Louisville announced a new partnership that will…
UK graduate student climbs out of his opioid addiction to do research, start a foundation
By Olivia Ramirez University of Kentucky Alex Elswick is earning his doctorate at the University of Kentucky. He’s also the…
Jeff Rubin: Silent crimes against children, women and elderly need to become less silent
April is Domestic Violence and Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time that places the spotlight on two issues I find…
UK students develop wind-powered grain drying system that could improve food sources in Africa
By Katie Pratt University of Kentucky A wind-powered grain drying system developed by students in the University of Kentucky College…
University of Kentucky: On Biennial Budget — net reduction 3%, saving University Press, ‘path forward’
Dear Campus Community, On Monday evening, the General Assembly passed a Biennial Budget that now goes to the Governor…
Kentucky by Heart: What makes your college that ‘special’ school? Kentuckians share their thoughts
Note: Following is the first of a two-part article about individuals sharing comments about their “special college” in Kentucky. It…
Doug Pelfrey named Team Kenton Foundation’s first Outstanding Kenton County Graduate
Doug Pelfrey, an alumnus of Scott High School in 1988 and a lifelong Northern Kentucky resident and charitable leader, shines…
UK associate head coach Kenny Payne’s name surfaces as a candidate for UofL job
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kenny Payne played at Louisville and was a member of the school’s national championship team…
UK grad Luke Reedy followed his dreams to Los Angeles; will see ‘Deception’ premiere in special way
By Whitney Harder University of Kentucky After graduating from the University of Kentucky in 2013, Luke Reedy took a chance…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare joins University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Healthcare announced today it has joined the Markey Cancer Center Affiliate Network,…
Keep close watch on your woody plants as spring approaches; ambrosia beetles threaten, says UK Ag
As spring approaches, nursery and orchard managers will want to keep a close watch on their woody plants for potential…
Wildcats have slow start but finish fast in comeback win at Arkansas; final score 87-72
By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today It’s not how you start but how you finish and Kentucky finished strong in an…
Eli Capilouto: We must serve through economic development, health-care solutions, more graduates
When I think about what’s at stake for Kentucky, in my mind’s eye, I see Jake Ingram. Jake graduated from…
UK confirms a student has bacterial meningitis, has taken precautions — but warns of symptoms
University of Kentucky officials were informed that a student has been hospitalized with a probable case of bacterial meningitis. …
He overcame prescription-induced opioid addiction to become doctoral student, establish a nonprofit
By Olivia Ramirez UKnow Alex Elswick is earning his doctorate degree at the University of Kentucky. He’s the founder of a…
Kentucky’s Cats give fans the game they wanted, clobber Louisville 90-61 at Rupp
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Well now. Any questions? Kentucky gave its fans the game they have been expecting all…
Louisville’s Mahmoud, Spalding look forward to some ‘fun’ when Cards meet Cats at Rupp Friday
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Having grown up in Cairo, Egypt, Anas Mahmoud was about as isolated from the Louisville-Kentucky rivalry…