NKU becomes first public Institution in tri-state, Commonwealth to implement Direct Admit program
In an effort to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its admissions process, Northern Kentucky University has announced the implementation of a new Direct Admit Program.
The new approach aims to expand access to higher education in the region by simplifying the enrollment process for prospective students, providing them with a straightforward pathway to securing their spot at NKU. The university...
Fort Thomas Education Foundation announces Teachers of the Year, Outstanding Support Staff
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation (FTEF) has announced the organization’s annual Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) Teachers of the Year and Outstanding Support Staff of the Year winners.
The Teacher of the Year Award recognizes excellence in education by honoring teachers who have made outstanding academic contributions to Fort Thomas Independent Schools and its students. This year’s recipients...
Record number of students participate in 2024 Educators Rising Kentucky State Conference
A record number of 771 high school students attended the 2024 Educators Rising Kentucky State Conference, held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville on March 6.
The students, representing 53 different schools within 33 Kentucky school districts, learned about the education field during breakout sessions with educators and experts in the industry. They also competed in 27 different events...
[Im]perfect Classroom: Newport teacher Nate Green takes ‘whole student’ approach to education
In an effort to better capture and celebrate the wealth of knowledge and expertise of teachers across the state, NKY’s Kevin Dailey, Kentucky’s Teacher of the Year, set out to interview and observe educators from every corner of Kentucky. The process was simple: find teachers who create classrooms where kids want to be, get to know them and bear witness to what makes them special, then...
Thomas More University sending team to participate in The Econ Games for the first time
Thomas More University will participate for the first time in The Econ Games 2024, hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics. Held on March 21 and 22, the focus of the games is not just economic analysis, but the broader spectrum of solving real-world business problems through innovation. Participation in this event, which has been in place since 2017, marks...
Ryle High School celebrated its Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner designation
NKyTribune staff report
Ryle High School earned another elite distinction — Special Olympics Unified Champion National Banner School.
The recognition means they achieved 10 specific benchmarks for full-inclusive sports or fitness programs in a school. This National Banner means Ryle is the best of the best in the Unified Champion Schools program. Last week, they held a banner-raising ceremony...
Afterschool Alliance names Beth Wiseman of Learning Grove one of 15 Afterschool Ambassadors
The Afterschool Alliance has selected Beth Wiseman, Director of School Age Services at the Learning Grove, to serve as a 2024 Afterschool Ambassador.
Wiseman is one of just 15 leaders in the country chosen for the honor this year.
Beth Wiseman (Photo provided)
Afterschool Ambassadors continue working with local afterschool programs while serving a one-year Afterschool Ambassador term, working with...
KDE’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses school safety reports, youth mental health
Members of the Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discussed school safety reports and youth mental health during their monthly council meeting.
Blake Konny, a Safe and Supportive Schools program consultant from KDE’s Office of Continuous Improvement and Support, said last year there were 634,424 students enrolled in public schools and roughly...
NKU to offer Veteran Leadership minor, crediting skills, experiences gained through military service
Northern Kentucky University has announced the launch of a ground-breaking Veteran Leadership minor, designed to specifically recognize and credit the valuable skills and experiences gained by military and veteran students during their service in the military.
Veteran’s leadership minor at NKU. (Photo provided)
This innovative program aims to bridge the gap between military training and higher...
KY Council of Postsecondary Education named winner of Great Admissions Redesign Challenge
Lumina Foundation has named the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) one of seven winners of The Great Admissions Redesign, a competition to revolutionize the admissions process and increase accessibility to higher education for all students.
“Lumina is thrilled by the number of outstanding applicants committed to revisioning the college admission process,” said Melanie Heath,...
Notre Dame Academy hosts bike drive to provide transportation for those facing economic hardships
As an institution deeply rooted in service and faith, Notre Dame Academy (NDA) recognizes the importance of supporting organizations that uplift those in need.
That’s why the NDA students have partnered with Catholic Charities’ Pickett’s Corner Ministry to launch a bike drive aimed at providing transportation solutions for individuals and families facing economic hardships.
Bikes...
Patricia Borne, Tim Zeis both help businesses drive success — through executive coaching and training
By Andy Furman
NKyTribune reporter
Two is better than one – and the Covington Rotary Club proved it at their weekly meeting this week. Patricia Borne, Executive Coach and Principal of CEO Resources led the show and then introduced Tim Zeis. Zeis, who oversees Game Changer Solutions, LLC specializes in business solutions for all-sized companies.
Their common bond – both are graduates of Thomas...
City of Covington’s Spring Reading Challenge for preschoolers through third grade begins Friday
Big prizes are at stake for Covington’s most prolific young readers: A $75 gift card to Stoney’s Village Toy Shoppe… books… candy… games… and a Zoo Factory stuffed animal kit.
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Starting Friday, March 1, and running through April 12, Read Ready Covington’s 2024 Spring Reading Challenge – aka Read Across Covington – opens to children who are ages...
Thomas More adds new undergrad degree program in hospitality management next academic year
Thomas More announces its plan to launch a new undergraduate degree program in hospitality management for the upcoming 2024-25 academic year, contingent upon accreditation and state approvals.
The program is housed in the University’s Robert W. Plaster College of Business and focuses on providing hands-on learning to future industry leaders. Coursework includes experiential learning in both lodging...
Thomas More University hosts ‘Who’s My God?’ Institute for Religious Liberty event
The Wm. T. (Bill) Robinson III ’67 Institute for Religious Liberty (IRL) at Thomas More University hosted “Who’s My God?,” an interfaith dialogue featuring a panel of religious experts, on campus Feb. 21. Since 2015, the institute has played an active role in advancing the American concept of religious freedom as an inalienable right and the protection of that right for all people.
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