VIDEO: New computer science program opening doors for Kentucky high school students
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky After the Kentucky General Assembly included a $3 million appropriation in its latest budget proposal, We Lead CS, a first-of-its-kind online computer science career academy, will open its virtual doors to students in August – just in time for the 2024-25 academic year. The new program will allow high school […]
KCTCS students and graduates are “Going Pro,” beginning careers with exceptional Kentucky companies
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS) proudly recognized students and graduates who are “Going Pro” and beginning their professional careers with a signing day event on Monday, April 1. A crucial tool in Kentucky’s efforts to combat a national workforce shortage, KCTCS is celebrating Kentuckians who are investing […]
Beam Suntory, University of Kentucky commit to advancing global spirits industry, continue strategic partnership
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Beam Suntory, a global leader in premium spirits, has renewed its strategic partnership with the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits to help strengthen Kentucky’s signature industry for generations to come. The continued partnership between Beam Suntory and UK will ensure the Institute continues to offer unparalleled […]
The Bill Gatton Foundation makes third gift to the University of Kentucky, contributions now total $15 million for student scholarships
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Continuing its historic commitment to the success of University of Kentucky students, The Bill Gatton Foundation is contributing $5 million toward student scholarships, targeted in ways that will help eliminate unmet financial need among Kentuckians and for students interested in medical careers. The gift, which was approved by the UK […]
ECTC and Family Scholar House announce half million-dollar BlueOval SK commitment to expand resources, career pathways for student parents
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (ECTC), Family Scholar House and BlueOval SK are joining forces to construct the brand-new BlueOval SK Family Services Building at the Family Scholar House ECTC Campus in Hardin County. Fueled by a five-year, $500,000 total pledge from BlueOval SK, the facility will provide much-needed wrap […]
Lawmakers encouraged to use Kentucky’s prosperous financial position to benefit children, teachers and school staff across the Commonwealth
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky Kentucky is enjoying one of the most economically prosperous eras in its history. The state’s reputation for innovation and its business-welcoming environment have attracted countless industries to build and grow here. Thanks to Kentucky lawmakers for making it easier than ever to do business here and for the progress seen […]
This Holiday Season, let’s give the gift of ensuring Kentucky kids and teachers can be their best
It’s the time of year when we gather with those we love to celebrate the holiday season. We’ll fill our plates with the foods we grew up with and conversations often will turn to fond memories of yesteryear. Adults will give a glance or two at the “kids table” remembering when they sat there. When […]
WKU student takes home the “gold” as Buckman Award winner at Summit of the South
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky A humble, yet passionate energy surrounds Nessa Unseld, a 20-year-old Western Kentucky University student, as she describes her new business. Unseld founded Coleus Academy, a non-profit e-learning platform that focuses on practical knowledge and life skill education. Unseld received the inaugural Buckman Prize recently at the Summit of the South […]
KCTCS breaks down barriers to education with food pantries and resources at every college
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky This holiday season and throughout the school year, the Kentucky Community & Technical College System and its 16 colleges provide accessible and necessary food pantries to support students. The largest postsecondary education provider in the state, with an annual enrollment of over 100,000 students, KCTCS is constantly assessing the needs […]
Sen. David Givens Joins Employers, Educators to Discuss First-of-its-Kind Virtual Career Academy
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky We Lead CS, a virtual career academy that will expand access to accelerated early college career pathways in computing for Kentucky high school students, will be the first of its kind in the nation and put Kentucky at the forefront of tech talent pipeline development. Kentucky Senate President Pro Tem […]
Inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards recognize 9 WKU alumni and benefactors
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky For more than 30 years, the Hall of Distinguished Alumni induction ceremony has been a highlight of WKU’s Homecoming weekend. The inaugural Hilltopper Excellence Awards celebration, which was held on Nov. 9, built upon this legacy and offered the opportunity to recognize nine esteemed alumni and dedicated benefactors of WKU. […]
UK Board of Trustees urge President Capilouto to accelerate progress in addressing Kentucky’s workforce needs, expand strategic plan
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky With unprecedented economic growth in Kentucky, the University of Kentucky is turning its attention to addressing the Commonwealth’s workforce needs. Kentucky has seen an injection of billions of dollars in economic development activity with projects, such as the BlueOval SK battery plant in Hardin County. However, the state’s workforce participation […]
New report shows pivotal success, record year from KCTCS in addressing Kentucky’s workforce development
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky According to a new report on enrollment and workforce development, the Kentucky Community and Technical College System achieved unprecedented results to address immediate workforce needs in Fiscal Year 2023. Building on the previous record year, KCTCS partnered with 248 companies throughout Kentucky to offer customized training to meet the critical […]
Recent WKU graduate shares experience with Civic Imagination Team, pursues career at WKU Innovation Campus
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky During her senior year at Western Kentucky University (WKU), one of Madison Whittle’s professors approached her about serving on the Civic Imagination and World Building Team at the WKU Innovation Campus. The program is a partnership between WKU’s Potter College of Arts & Letters, the WKU Innovation Campus and the […]
UK named an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public Land-grant Universities
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Photo by Mark Cornelison, UK Photo In recognition of its ongoing commitment to economic development, the University of Kentucky has been designated as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity (IEP) University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The national designation acknowledges public research universities working with both public […]