Thomas More University confirms four new members to school’s board of trustees; terms to begin in June
Thomas More University has announced four new members to its board of trustees.
At its recent meeting, the Board confirmed membership of Joseph Roesel, Dr. Rachel Lehmkuhl, Susan Hackman Sturgeon, and Ted J. Zalla. The new board members begin their terms in June.
Roesel and his wife Ellen are both alumni of the University. Roesel studied accountancy before completing a Master of Business Administration...
Kentucky receives FAA grant to help prepare high school students for careers aviation industry
As the U.S braces for an anticipated national aircraft pilot shortage, the Commonwealth has been awarded federal funding to support a new initiative that will help prepare Kentucky high school students to become aircraft pilots, aerospace engineers or develop skills in the operation of unmanned aircraft systems.
This week, the Education and Labor Cabinet’s Department for Workforce Development received...
NKU’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement to host two climate change events during March
The important topic of climate change will be front and center at two events this March hosted by Northern Kentucky University’s Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement. The first involves a small-group discussion of public policy options and the second features a journalist who covers climate change nationally for the Associated Press.
The first event will be from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 16 at...
New implementation timeline and details now available on early graduation for ’23-’24
KRS 158.142 establishes the Early Graduation Program, an optional program for students in grades 9, 10 and 11.
The students are interested in completing specific program requirements in three academic years or less, in order to receive a high school diploma, Early Graduation Certificate, and scholarship award from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority.
Early graduation?
Beginning...
NKU to honor its military community with a Green Zone Bridgade Takeover Day on March 23
Northern Kentucky University will honor its active military and veteran community by providing resources, education and other activities during the Green Zone Brigade Takeover Day on March 23 from 1-5 p.m.
The Green Zone Brigade (GZB) is a group of NKU faculty and staff who are trained in aiding veteran and active military. The GZB has tools to assist students in achieving their academic goals,...
Northern Kentucky University to celebrate Founders’ Day and 55th birthday March 15 with day of giving
Northern Kentucky University will celebrate its Founders’ Day and 55th birthday on March 15 with a day of giving to honor the past and unite the community to EXCELerate NKU students’ futures.
The day of celebration will feature a series of matches and challenges for alumni, faculty, staff, students and community members to maximize their impact and donate to their favorite department, scholarship...
Thomas More University to host Square1’s 2023 NEXT High School Final Pitch event March 23
Square1, which introduces entrepreneurship to hundreds of high school students in the region through the NEXT program, is set to hold the annual NEXT High School Final Pitch event, co-sponsored by U.S. Bank and Thomas More University, on March 23 at the University’s main campus.
The event provides opportunities to participating students for prizes, additional coaching, networking with local professionals...
Thomas More University’s second annual Women’s Conference draws audience from across region
Ringing in Women’s History Month, Thomas More University held its second annual Women’s Conference last week.
This year’s theme, Women Who Innovate, brought together an audience from across the tri-state area to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women through four keynote speakers and a discussion panel.
Jeni Al Bahrani, inaugural director of Thomas More’s Dr. Anthony and Geraldine...
Council on Postsecondary Education names fifth cadre of minority faculty, staff for leadership training
The Council on Postsecondary Education announced the fifth cadre of its Academic Leadership Development Institute (ALDI) program, which aims to prepare minority faculty and staff members for leadership roles in Kentucky higher education.
The 21 participants were chosen from Kentucky’s public universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
Academic Leadership class and CPE staff
Dr....
Life Learning Center’s first graduation ceremony of ’23 celebrates those who have overcome barriers
Life Learning Center will host its first graduation ceremony of 2023, celebrating the Members who have completed LLC’s transformational skills program, Foundations for a Better Life, on Saturday, March 25.
The mission of Life Learning Center is to deliver an innovative holistic, integrated continuum of education and care to assist individuals overcome challenges and barriers, allowing them to step...
Thomas More University shares first successes of its Second Century Campaign, promises more to come
Thomas More University celebrated the success seen in the first 24 months of the Second Century Campaign: It’s time for More, the funding mechanism for the University’s Strategic Plan: Lighting the Way with representatives from media outlets across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky this week.
TMU President Joseph Chillo
The media joined Thomas More students, faculty, and staff for lunch as University...
Cincinnati State Land Surveying capstone project helps Big Bone Baptist Church find unmarked graves
Big Bone Baptist Church cemetery. (Photo provided)
Big Bone Baptist Church on Big Bone Church Road in Boone County has teamed up with Cincinnati State Technical and Community College Land Surveying program to establish the boundary of the church property and start gathering the names on all the headstones.
Over time, records have disappeared and headstones have faded. With such a daunting task, others...
KY Senate committee approves legislation aimed at helping early literacy through reading research center
A bill creating a new statewide reading research center to help early literacy in the Commonwealth passed out of a Kentucky Senate committee on March 2.
Senate Bill 156, sponsored by Senator Steve West, would amend KRS 164.0207 to establish the new research center and requires the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) to implement a competitive request for proposals. A new administrator of the reading...
TMU adds 4 new undergraduate programs to meet regional workforce needs, student career goals
Thomas More University meets regional workforce needs and student career goals with several new academic programs launching in the 2023-24 academic year.
The list includes two offerings from the College of Business: A Bachelor of Science in finance and a Bachelor of Arts in tourism and recreation management; and two offerings from the St. Elizabeth College of Natural and Health Sciences: a Bachelor...
Read Ready Covington challenge for children in preschool through third grade begins today
Read Ready Covington’s “reading challenge” starts today for children in preschool through 3rd grade, and prizes – and learning – are on the table.
The 2023 Read Across Covington Footsteps2Brilliance Reading Challenge, which runs from March 1 to April 12, relies on two digital apps available for free.
A happy winner from last year’s Mayor’s Holiday Reading Challenge. (Photo from...
