VIDEO: A new era of health education is on the horizon with construction of UK’s Rankin Health Education Building
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky As its great steel structure continues to rise toward the sky on the University of Kentucky campus, it is hard to miss the construction — and the excitement — of the Michael D. Rankin MD Health Education Building. Once completed in Spring 2027, the 509,000-square-foot facility located at the intersection […]
Thomas More University ranked top Kentucky college by The Wall Street Journal
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University has once again earned national recognition for its exceptional return on investment, ranking among the Best Colleges in the U.S. for 2026 by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse. The rankings, published online on late last month, highlight institutions that best prepare graduates for financial success. For […]
Raising the Bar: Jefferson Jubilee sets sights on student scholarship record
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky The Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) Foundation will host The Jefferson Jubilee at 6 p.m. on Friday, October 10 at The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. Since its inception, the annual fundraiser has awarded more than 300 full-time, full-year scholarships to Jefferson students, including a record-setting 30 scholarships […]
UofL Speed School opens $90M Student Success & Research Building
By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky The J.B. Speed School of Engineering’s Student Success & Research Building has opened its doors on the University of Louisville Belknap Campus. The four-story, 114,000-square-foot center for student collaboration and research innovation stands within Speed School’s home on Eastern Parkway. “UofL is a nationally recognized leader in driving innovation, spurring […]
Walsh Construction, Goodwill Kentucky, UK launch Pre-Apprenticeship Program
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky, in partnership with Walsh Construction and Goodwill Kentucky, launched a new Pre-Apprenticeship Program on Aug. 1. The initiative, tied to the construction of the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, is designed to introduce participants to careers in the skilled trades through an eight-week, hands-on learning […]
Thomas More University establishes new office for higher education advocacy, names inaugural director
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University proudly announced the establishment of the Office of Community and Government Relations on July 3. The establishment of this office ensures the University’s clear and consistent presence in critical conversations happening on local, state and federal levels impacting higher education. Courtney Kleier has been named director of […]
More than 7,000 JCPS students engage in summer learning
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is tackling students’ “summer slide” with nearly a month of free, weekday, educational programming. More than 7,000 students in first through 12th grade are enrolled in the 2025 Summer Success League (formerly Backpack League). The program is operating from June 16 to July 11, excluding […]
UK study suggests maple syrup industry can greatly tap into, expand Kentucky’s economy
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s forests, traditionally valued for their timber and recreation, could soon become a source of sweet economic opportunity, according to a new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. The study, “Economic impacts of maple syrup production potential in Kentucky: Input-output analysis,” published […]
Louisville education leaders celebrate grand opening of new Head Start facility on E. Burnett
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Louisville Metro Director of Early Childhood Development Leanne French joined OVEC leaders on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of OVEC’s 22nd Head Start facility in its region. After a soft opening in December, Burnett Head Start is fully open and operational. Currently, 28 children attend the school, but Burnett has […]
Record donations from Jefferson Giving Day will fund student scholarships, emergency support
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky More students will receive needs-based scholarships and access to food pantries, emergency aid and enrichment services thanks to the 123 donors who collectively contributed more than $24,000 on Jefferson Giving Day. “We are grateful to our community of supporters who join us in our commitment to removing barriers to quality […]
Jefferson celebrates student success, record high enrollment during Community College Month
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) will celebrate its record number of enrolled students and their achievements throughout Community College Month. As Kentucky’s largest and most impactful two-year post-secondary public institution, Jefferson is committed to transforming lives and communities through educational excellence in an inclusive environment that opens doors for […]
Transylvania, UK forge alliance to help advance Kentucky
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The presidents of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky recently announced an alliance between the two historic institutions to work together on programs and initiatives that will advance the health and well-being of their students and the Commonwealth. “We exist to serve Kentucky — that has been our mission […]
Jefferson announces new name and gives first look at state-of-the-art downtown science center
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College (Jefferson) is proud to announce the name of its highly anticipated downtown science building: The Center for Science and Discovery. This 40,000+ square foot building with cutting-edge labs and classrooms is an investment in the future of our region’s workforce, uplifting faculty, staff and students […]
University of Kentucky researchers develop greener, more sustainable ways to recover metals from electronic waste
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky As electronic waste (e-waste) piles up globally, researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering are pioneering innovative methods to recover valuable metals from discarded devices and industrial waste. E-waste — including smartphones, laptops and spent batteries — contains critical […]
Berea College’s new Edwards Building forges student connections while paying homage to history
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Berea College has begun construction on a new building that will replace the recently demolished Edwards Building on Berea College’s campus. The new building, which will be located near the corner of Main Street and Estill Street, will house dedicated student spaces with flexible and modern learning and gathering rooms. […]