UK study helps bats come home to roost — and recover from white nose syndrome
By Carol Lea Spence Special to NKyTribune Thousands of bats lie, heaped high on cave floors, sometimes as many as…
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University of Kentucky graduate Chad Yelton finds dream job as VP of communications at Cincinnati Zoo
When you walk into the office of Chad Yelton, vice president of communications and marketing at the Cincinnati Zoo, you…
Bill Straub: In legal dispute with school newspaper, UK’s Capilouto doesn’t have a leg to stand on
WASHINGTON – This is a tale about stonewalling at an institution that, sadly, remains more revered for its basketball prowess…
Old Time Kentucky: Despite its poor reputation, goldenrod can’t be blamed for your hay fever
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist The goldenrod is our state flower–some say state weed. Either way, it’s nothing to sneeze…
Vassar College newspaper weighs in on UK-Kernel controversy; silencing survivors is no solution
The University of Kentucky intends to sue its own student-run newspaper, the Kentucky Kernel, to avoid releasing the details of…
Marjorie Kirk: Balancing ethics, minimizing harm, seeking truth related to sexual assaults on campus
Marjorie Kirk is editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Kernel, the student newspaper at the University of Kentucky. The Kernel and the…
UK board discussion contentious over student newspaper lawsuit, handling of sexual assaults
By Marjorie Kirk The Kentucky Kernel UK’s Board of Trustees meeting in Bowling Green turned contentious over discussion of the…
Rural Blog: Student-led study examines conditions of county animal shelters in Ky.; 82% in violation of laws
Nearly half of Kentucky’s animal shelters are in violation of three or more laws and 82 percent are in violation…
NKU women’s basketball coach visits Florence Rotary, says NCAA Division I tourney a realistic goal
By Pat Moynahan Special to the NKyTribune Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball coach Camryn Whitaker believes a berth in the…
Department for Public Health officials, HFS Sec. Glisson at State Fair for Zika awareness event
Health and Family Services Cabinet Sec. Vickie Yates Brown Glisson, Department of Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, and representatives from the…
Gearing Up: UK summer program shows prospective students they’ve got what it takes to succeed
By Claire A. Johnson NKyTribune intern Blakelynn Bond, a student at Marshall County High School in Western Kentucky, wasn’t sure…
Nominations sought for annual James Madison Award for service to the First Amendment
The Scripps Howard First Amendment Center is again seeking nominations for its annual James Madison Award. The award, created in…
Commentary: Responsibility to share information at odds with protecting privacy of students, faculty
By Eli Capilouto Special to NKyTribune Our University has been involved in a series of legal actions regarding open records…
UK alumna Christine Ann Elder named United States Ambassador to Liberia
By Gail Hairston Special to NKyTribune University of Kentucky alumna Christine Ann Elder has been appointed the new United States…
Celeriac, a relative of typically difficult-to-grow celery, may be perfect alternative for Kentucky gardens
While it’s definitely not the prettiest vegetable at harvest time, celeriac has many potential uses and may be a natural…
UK Board of Trustees extends Capilouto’s contract by three years to ‘invest in the future’
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Friday extended the contract of President Eli Capilouto for three years as part…
Emphasis on prevention in dealing with Zika virus outbreak; six confirmed cases in KY
By Evan Merrill NKyTribune intern Prevention – not panic – is the recommended method for Northern Kentuckians to deal with…
Holmes High School to add four outstanding alumni to its Hall of Distinction at Friday’s graduation
Four outstanding Holmes High School alumni will be inducted into the school’s Hall of Distinction during graduation ceremonies on Friday,…
KyCIR: Big endowments and underwhelming returns at Kentucky’s universities — no real winners
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting When it comes to depth of curriculum, breadth of research and impact…
Mike Denham: Despite some recent gains, increased spending on higher education needs to be a priority
A quarter-century ago, Kentucky had nowhere to go but up when it came to the education levels of adults 25…
Political climate in Frankfort means smoke-free advocates should focus on local bans
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News More Kentucky localities are likely to see efforts for smoking bans, as a statewide…
Council on Postsecondary Education sets tuition and mandatory fee ceilings for resident undergrads
The Council on Postsecondary Education set 2016-17 tuition and mandatory fee ceilings for resident undergraduate students at its meeting Tueday…