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Transylvania attracts most academically
talented, diverse entering class in its history
Transylvania University President R. Owen Williams announced today that the entering class for fall 2012 has set school records for geographic and racial/ethnic diversity and academic preparedness. The entering class of 333 includes 95 students from outside Kentucky—more than …
School police officers partner with staff
members to protect students’ safety
National Law Enforcement Week is May 13-19. Law enforcement officers in Fayette County Public Schools work to keep students safe. They also occasionally act as social workers, mentors, counselors and peacekeepers. “We hear of things that are disruptions to …
Henry Clay students with various abilities
play game to benefit special needs kitchen
The gym at Henry Clay High School rocked as basketball fans and families cheered their enthusiastic team of students with various abilities. The game, which was shortened to three quarters because of state testing, ended in a 14-14 tie with …
DeaFestival Art Competition announces
winners, art will be featured at July 7 festival
Six students from around Kentucky have been selected as winners of the “Communication: Every Word Matters” art contest presented by the Kentucky Center on Deafness and the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (KCDHH). The contest …
Symposium aims to equip military veterans
with skills they need for creative expression
Every military veteran has a story to tell, and a three-day symposium at Eastern Kentucky University this summer aims to help them do just that. The Military Experience and Arts Symposium at the university’s Noel Studio for Academic Creativity …
Fayette County high school graduation ceremonies scheduled for next two weekends
Lexington high school graduation ceremonies are scheduled at the following times and locations: • Henry Clay High School, 4 p.m. Friday, May 25, Rupp Arena • Lafayette High School, 7 p.m. Friday, May 25, Rupp Arena • Dunbar High …
Lindsey Wilson College graduates fourth largest class, gives three honorary doctorates
Members of the spring class of Lindsey Wilson College were told Saturday to “transform the world the same way that Lindsey Wilson College has transformed you.” The liberal arts college conferred a total of 158 undergraduate and graduate degrees …
Georgetown College team wins conference
fishing event, advances to championship
The Georgetown College team of Clay Elliott of Pikeville, Ky., and Vincent Timperio of Corbin, Ky., won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Central Conference event on Kentucky/ Barkley lakes Saturday with five bass weighing 19 pounds, 1 ounce. The …
Council on Postsecondary Education’s John
Hayek co-authors report on student aid
Council on Postsecondary Education’s John Hayek, senior vice president for budget, policy and planning, co-authored a national report that proposes recommendations to strengthen state’s student financial aid programs. “Beyond Need and Merit: Strengthening State Grant Programs”, released earlier this …
Asbury to host faith and science symposium
Dr. Anthony H. Futerman, a renowned author, research scientist and professor of biochemistry at an institute of higher education in Israel, will speak on “The Origins of the Universe and Life” at Asbury University on May 21. The 7 p.m. …
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