Jefferson Giving Day raises more than $20,000 to support student success
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College’s (Jefferson) annual Giving Day brought in more than $20,000 from 93 donors, funds that will directly support scholarships, emergency assistance, and essential resources for students. The 24-hour fundraising event, held on April 22, rallied community members to help remove barriers that can prevent students from […]
Jefferson highlights impact during Community College Month
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College (Jefferson) is celebrating Community College Month by spotlighting its role in expanding access to education and strengthening the local workforce. In a recent WAVE Country interview, President Dr. Ty Handy emphasized the critical role community colleges play in today’s economy, providing affordable education while preparing students for in-demand careers. Dr. Handy highlighted how Jefferson works […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]