University of Kentucky Boosts Student Pay Amid Campaign for Better Wages, But Advocates Say It’s Not Enough
LEXINGTON, KY – In a stride towards economic justice, the University of Kentucky (UK) has announced significant wage increases for student workers on campus, raising the minimum pay to...
Money for broadband is here. The work of connecting Kentuckians could take years.
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern LOUISVILLE — With more than $1 billion on its way to connect Kentuckians who have poor or nonexistent internet access, a roundtable of government...
Fayette School District Moves Forward with $244 Million Investment in School Infrastructure
LEXINGTON, KY — At a pivotal school board meeting on Monday, FCPS School Board members reached a consensus regarding the implementation of a crucial phase in their District Facility...
Unraveling the Threads: University of Kentucky Scholar Explores the Nexus Between PTSD and Dementia
LEXINGTON, KY – In the hallowed halls of the University of Kentucky, a pioneering researcher embarks on an arduous quest to unveil the intricate connections between posttraumatic stress disorder...
New Data Shows Well-Being of Kentucky Kids Worsens
by Nadia Ramlagan, Public News Service The latest Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Book shows Kentucky, along with other Appalachian and Southeastern states, ranks in the bottom tier nationwide for overall...
KCTCS Approves Near-Billion-Dollar Budget With Focus on Staff Pay Raise and Tuition Increase
PADUCAH, KY — In a move heralded by administrators as an essential investment in human capital and institutional sustainability, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) Board of...
UK Board adopts largest budget in school history: $6.8 billion
WEKU | By Stu Johnson The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees has approved a $6.8 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It represents the largest in the institution’s...
Madison County, Kentucky schools to implement sweeping reforms following federal investigation into racial harassment
LEXINGTON, KY – In a groundbreaking move that will echo through classrooms and hallways, the U.S. Justice Department has reached a settlement with Madison County Schools to address the...
Kentucky State University names Koffi Akakpo president
by Lantern staff, Kentucky Lantern Koffi C. Akakpo, president of Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington, has been named to lead Kentucky State University in Frankfort. Akakpo will...
New UK Program Empowers Special Education Teachers to Advocate for Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Lexington, Ky. – In an effort to promote interdisciplinary collaboration in special education and foster positive change within schools, the University of Kentucky (UK) is launching a new program...