The Northern Kentucky University Faculty Senate discussed a possible resolution for a no-confidence vote against the NKU Board of Regents on Monday, though the Faculty Senate president said the vote would be a last-resort measure. The resolution was discussed during a regularly scheduled Faculty Senate meeting, but no action was taken. NKU Faculty Senate President […]
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NKU College of Education to host Diverse Educator Career Fair
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education is hosting its annual Diverse Educator Career Fair on April 27 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in Griffin Hall. The fair is aimed at currently licensed professionals and people with bachelor’s degrees without a license but who are interested in the field. Attendees can find networking and interviewing […]
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Kenton County School District hosting work-based learning job fair for students
Over 40 businesses are coming together to host juniors and seniors from Dixie Heights, Scott, and Simon Kenton High School to talk about jobs, internships, and work-based learning opportunities. The Kenton County School District aims to have 100% of students ready for college or a career upon exiting high school, and this event helps aid […]
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Newcath junior accepted to Governor’s School for the Arts
Newport Central Catholic junior Sam Krebs has been selected to participate in the Governor’s School for the Arts for musical theatre. The Kentucky Center Governor’s School for the Arts provides hands-on arts opportunities for high school students in the state who are dancers, actors, musicians, creative writers, future architects, or visual artists. The Governor’s School […]
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NKU Haile College of Business students place third at 2023 Econ Games
Students in Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business stood out with their performance at the 2023 Econ Games, finishing third out of 18 teams with the youngest team in the competition. The joint program, developed by NKU and University of Kentucky to connect students with industry partners, allowed students to showcase their economic business […]
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Campbell County School District to apply for grants totaling $1.8 million
The Campbell County School District is looking to apply for three grants that will bring in $1.8 million to the district over three years. The grants are the Kentucky Department of Education Stronger Connections Grant, the Bureau of Justice Stop School Violence Grant, and the Office of Community Oriented Police Services Cops Grant. “A lot […]
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Campbell County Schools welcomes two new principals
Two principals are set to retire in the Campbell County School District for the 2023-2024 school year, and their replacements have been hired. Susan Rath, who has been principal of Reiley Elementary school since 2012, and Connie Ryle, principal at Cline Elementary, are preparing to pass the baton to new hires. “Cline and Reiley elementary […]
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Beechwood Director of Bands named NKY Educator of the Year
Beechwood Director of Bands, Austin Bralley, was awarded the Excellence in Education award by the Cincinnatus Foundation during this year’s Education Awards Banquet. The Outstanding Educator Awards, held annually, recognizes educators’ roles in their schools and communities. Bralley is in his sixth year at Beechwood and has led the Beechwood Bands to multiple state marching […]
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Custodian, counselor honored at Boone County Board of Education meeting
Boone County Board of Education honored two of their employees at the monthly meeting April 13, 2023. Michael Johnson, head custodian at IGNITE Institute, won the Kentucky Education Association Education Support Professional of the Year award in 2022. That put him in the running for this year’s National Education Association’s annual award. Of the 38 […]
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NKU Second Chance Program helps incarcerated women feel empowered
“‘I’m not afraid of the storm. I’m just learning how to sail my ship.’ So that’s what I have to do. Relive and relearn life again.” Kari Fellinger Northern Kentucky University successfully graduated five individuals from River City Correctional Center in Cincinnati from its pilot Second Chance Program. In January, the program was brought to […]