The Kentucky House gave final passage Friday to the so-called “snow days” bill that would give school districts until June 6 to make up instructional time lost due to this winter’s snow, ice, and cold. House Bill 211 was the result of an agreement between the House and Senate. It passed the Senate by a […]
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Governor to Sign “Snow Days” Bill
The Kentucky House gave final passage Friday to the so-called “snow days” bill that would give school districts until June 6 to make up instructional time lost due to this winter’s snow, ice, and cold. House Bill 211 was the result of an agreement between the House and Senate. It passed the Senate by a […]
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After 70 Years, Kentucky Connection to WWII Battle, Concentration Camp Revealed
Almost 70 years to the date of combat in the small town of Tremensuoli, Italy, during World War II, the University of Kentucky’s Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History along with a researcher in Italy have connected to reveal an amazing discovery about an American GI who served in the battle and left his […]
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After 70 Years, Kentucky Connection to WWII Battle, Concentration Camp Revealed
Almost 70 years to the date of combat in the small town of Tremensuoli, Italy, during World War II, the University of Kentucky’s Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History along with a researcher in Italy have connected to reveal an amazing discovery about an American GI who served in the battle and left his […]
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Gateway’s Hughes Receives Trailblazer Award
G. Edward Hughes, president and chief executive officer of Gateway Community and Technical College, has received the Trailblazer Award from the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “Dr. Hughes was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the community, including his efforts with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, […]
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Gateway’s Hughes Receives Trailblazer Award
G. Edward Hughes, president and chief executive officer of Gateway Community and Technical College, has received the Trailblazer Award from the Dan Beard Council of the Boy Scouts of America. “Dr. Hughes was recognized for his outstanding leadership in the community, including his efforts with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, […]
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More than $200,000 Raised for Life Learning Center at Roast of Bill Butler
More than $200,000 was raised for the Life Learning Center, the Covington-based organization that helps people who have faced past troubles get a second chance at education and employment opportunities. The Center hosted its first annual gala at the Drees Pavilion on March 15 and more than 300 people attended the Irish-themed event. Bill Butler, […]
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More than $200,000 Raised for Life Learning Center at Roast of Bill Butler
More than $200,000 was raised for the Life Learning Center, the Covington-based organization that helps people who have faced past troubles get a second chance at education and employment opportunities. The Center hosted its first annual gala at the Drees Pavilion on March 15 and more than 300 people attended the Irish-themed event. Bill Butler, […]
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Editorial: Gateway’s Move to Covington Represents Net Loss of Students
There’s a dark cloud in the recent announcement by Gateway Community and Technical College that it is moving more programs to the Urban Campus. The 2-mile relocation of some programs from their current Covington (Amsterdam Road) location to downtown Covington actually represents a net loss of educational opportunities in Northern Kentucky’s heavily populated urban core. Why? […]
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Editorial: Gateway’s Move to Covington Represents Net Loss of Students
There’s a dark cloud in the recent announcement by Gateway Community and Technical College that it is moving more programs to the Urban Campus. The 2-mile relocation of some programs from their current Covington (Amsterdam Road) location to downtown Covington actually represents a net loss of educational opportunities in Northern Kentucky’s heavily populated urban core. Why? […]