NKU’s team places 4th in National Econ Games in Lexington; 11 schools, 120 students participated
The Haile College of Business proudly declared this year’s National Econ Games Conference at the Gatton College of Business at the University of Kentucky a big success. Despite stiff competition from 10 other universities and 19 teams in total, an NKU team clinched 4th place.
The Econ Games, established in 2018 at NKU and now cosponsored by NKU and UK, serve as a platform to engage students in...
Covington Education Foundation selects Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year
The Covington Education Foundation on Monday named Covington Mayor Joe Meyer as its 2024 Person of the Year, citing his “staunch advocacy for providing educational opportunities for every student.”
“In today’s world every student needs an education beyond high school if they want to participate meaningfully in this nation’s economy,” Meyer said. “If we leave our youngest...
Tickets still available for Austrian Harpist Elisabeth Plank at NKU’s Greaves Concert Hall Saturday
Tickets are still available for Austrian Harpist Elisabeth Plank, who performs at Greaves Concert Hall, Fine Arts Building, Northern Kentucky University (NKU) on Saturday, March 30 at 7 p.m. The program will last approximately one hour without intermission.
Highland Heights is one of only seven U.S. cities on Plank’s U.S. tour, including Houston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, and Bloomington,...
NKU is on the road with President Cady Short-Thompson, Victor E. Viking and others to visit local high schools
Northern Kentucky University is taking its show on the road again this year.
They’re loading up a bus with VIPs like President Cady Short-Thompson, Provost Diana McGill, and Victor E. Viking and stopping at four local high schools to meet with hundreds of students to show them all that is great about being a part of Norse Nation.
NKU President Cady Short-Thompson (Photo provided)
It’s no secret...
KY to host largest annual school archery tournament March 28-30 in Louisville; NKY schools competing
(Editor’s note: This story has been updated with the complete list of NKY schools participating in the tournament. Our apologies for the incomplete list in the early version. If your school is participating but has been omitted, please email news@nkytrib.com.)
Kentucky will host the largest annual school archery tournament in the country March 28-30, 2024, when nearly 8,500 student archers from...
KBE selects Lawrence Co. Superintendent Robbie Fletcher as state’s next commissioner of education
The Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) has selected Robbie Fletcher, the superintendent of Lawrence County Schools, as Kentucky’s next commissioner of education.
As the chief state school officer and chief executive officer for the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), the commissioner recommends and implements KBE policies and directs KDE in the management of the state’s 171 public school districts,...
Schools districts say cuts to SNAP benefits could worsen Commonwealth’s student hunger problem
By Nadia Ramlagan
Public News Service
Kentucky school districts say a proposed bill to tighten restrictions on SNAP participation will lead to an uptick in student hunger.
House Bill 367 would lower the income threshold for SNAP eligibility from 200% of the federal poverty level to 130% and would end a policy allowing more people to use the federal food assistance program.
Tracy Pulley, family resource...
University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute marks historic milestone with first barrel filling
2024 Industry Conference attendees observe as UK Beam Institute Research Director Brad Berron fills the first barrel. (Photo by Sabrina Hounshell, UK)
By Grace Sowards
University of Kentucky
The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits is advancing its mission — leading the global advancement of the American whiskey industry through workforce education, scientific discovery,...
KCTCS, Ohio University provide student transfer process for education beyond associate degrees
By Tom Latek
Kentucky Today
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) and Ohio University have partnered to provide a transfer process allowing students to pursue additional higher education beyond the associate degree program.
As partners, KCTCS and OHIO will work together on additional opportunities to collaborate, for both on-campus and online programs.
Students from all 16...
Council for Better Education opposes constitutional amendment on private schools funding
In light of the Kentucky General Assembly’s passage of HB 2, the Council for Better Education (CBE) is voicing its strong opposition to the constitutional amendment, citing the negative impact it will have on the future of public education in Kentucky.
This legislation puts a Constitutional Amendment on the ballot that, if passed, will redirect public funds to unaccountable private schools.
This...
Educators: Kentucky Department of Education seeks recommendations for the ’24 Exemplary Educators Program
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is seeking recommendations of exemplary educators and leaders in the Commonwealth’s public schools to join the 2024 Kentucky Exemplary Educators Program (KEEP).
Qualified individuals selected for KEEP will receive a certificate of excellence from KDE and may be considered for other recognitions and opportunities, including invitations to sit on advisory...
On the ballot: Amendment for public dollars to nonpublic schools clears General Assembly
By McKenna Horsley
Kentucky Lantern
The Kentucky Senate joined the House Friday in passing legislation for a constitutional amendment — called a “game changer” by one Republican supporter — that would allow public dollars to fund nonpublic schools.
In a vote of 27-8, Senators approved House Bill 2. Eastern Kentucky Republican Sens. Brandon Storm and Phillip Wheeler joined six of the seven...
GCTC Workforce Solution to host lunch and learn event for KY FAME at Boone campus March 21
Gateway Community and Technical College’s Workforce Solutions department will host a free lunch and learn event to promote the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing program (FAME.) The event will start at 11 a.m. on March 21 at the college’s Boone campus in Florence.
(Photo from GCTC)
Gateway’s Workforce Solutions invites interested companies to join them for this exciting lunch and learn event...
Make a difference in a child’s life as a Northern Kentucky Education Council One to One coach
Do you have a passion for reading? If so, you can share that passion and make a big impact on a child’s life. Reading on grade level by 3rd grade is a determining factor of a child’s future academic success.
Make a difference in a child’s life. Be a One-to-One coach. (Photo provided)
One to One provides a cadre of trained volunteers to help more than 180 students in 1st-3rd grade across 25...
BCCD establishes new Earl and Hazel Jones Center for Conservation along Gunpowder Creek
The Boone County Conservation District (BCCDKY) has announced the establishment of the Earl and Hazel Jones Center for Conservation in Boone County.
The Center is located on 92 acres of habitat along Gunpowder Creek that was recently purchased by BCCDKY. The Center will serve as a location for public education programs, research and nature study, and opportunities to demonstrate conservation practices...
