KY Teacher Hall of Fame accepting nominations for Class of 2024; submission deadline August 15
The Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame announced that nominations are now being accepted for the class of 2024.
Established in 2000 through a generous gift from former Governor Louie B. Nunn, the Kentucky Teacher Hall of Fame recognizes educators across the Commonwealth who have made significant contributions to the teaching profession and the students they serve.
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NKY Chamber to host National Civics Bee regional competition April 27 at Northern Kentucky University
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is honored to present the 2024 National Civics Bee on April 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at Northern Kentucky University’s (NKU) University Center Ballroom, at 20 Kenton Drive in Highland Heights.
The National Civics Bee is an initiative aimed at encouraging young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
Organized in partnership...
Enzweiler Building Institute to hold second 2024 informational session April 6-7 in Covington
The Enzweiler Building Institute will hold its second introductory weekend for Covington Academy for Heritage Trades for 2024 April 6-7.
The Saturday event will run from 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Covington location, located at 3923 Winston Avenue, and will include sessions at the Academy’s real-life lab at an historic home at 1515 Madison Avenue. The weekend will conclude with a Sunday session from...
Rep. Thomas Massie invites high school students to participate in Congressional Art Competition
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) invites all high school students from Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District to participate in the 2024 Congressional Art Competition.
The winning piece of art from each of the nation’s congressional districts will be displayed in a year-long exhibit within a U.S. Capitol corridor.
Interested artists can submit their artwork to Congressman Massie’s...
NKU Haile College of Business Beta Gamma Sigma chapter earns 2024 Best Practice recognition
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business (HCOB) is celebrating a significant achievement as its Beta Gamma Sigma chapter is named the 2024 Best Practice Chapter out of 630 global chapters.
The recognition highlights the chapter’s dedication to fostering academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement among business students.
Established in 1913, Beta Gamma...
Fort Thomas Education Foundation presents $72,000 in grants during traditional Grant Patrol this week
The Fort Thomas Education Foundation conducted its annual Grant Patrol this week.
This fun tradition gives the FTEF the opportunity to surprise Fort Thomas Independent Schools (FTIS) teachers who have submitted a FTEF Grant Request with the news that their request has been funded.
This year, the FTEF funded over $72,000 in teacher grants.
This is all due to the generous donations from families and...
Born Before AI? This NKU lecture series is for you; explores intersection of humanity and AI
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes industries, societies and our daily lives, the College of Informatics at Northern Kentucky University announces a groundbreaking lecture series, “Born Before AI”.
This thought-provoking series will bring together NKU experts to explore the intersection of humanity and AI offering insights, reflections and discussions around the profound impact...
Kentucky’s Independent Colleges and Universities report 5.6% enrollment increase for fall 2023
Kentucky’s independent colleges and universities saw a significant increase in enrollment this year, according to new Fall 2023 enrollment data available from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.
Total fall enrollment grew by 8.5% at the 18 institutions that make up the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities. There were 4,640 more students enrolling than in Fall...
Central Bank bringing financial literacy education to participating NKY schools — through BANZAI
Central Bank & Trust Co. is bringing financial literacy education to over 2,740 students and residents in several Kentucky counties, including Northern Kentucky.
Students at 24 schools and the surrounding community have free access to Banzai, an award-winning online program and content library that allows users to practice real-world finance from the safety of their home or classroom using any...
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,...
