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West Jessamine High School staff, students mourn tragic loss of Jared Suarez
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Staff and students at West Jessamine High School are grieving the loss of their classmate and friend, 16-year-old Jared Suarez, who tragically passed away in a car accident on Saturday evening. Those who knew Suarez said they would always remember him for his kind...
Abby Jackson hired as KHSAA Assistant Commissioner
The Kentucky High School Athletic Association introduced the newest addition to its staff on June 24 with the hiring of Assistant Commissioner Abby Jackson. “Abby brings a wealth of experience in coaching, student services, and athletics administration to the staff as we head into this next phase of championship expansion and continued service to our member schools and students who are enrolled in them,” said KHSAA Commissioner Julian Tackett. “We were presented with a deep pool of outstanding applicants who did a fantastic job during the interview process, and the existing senior leadership team gleaned a lot from those extended sessions. In the end, Abby certainly impressed our leadership team in her interview sessions and seems an ideal fit for our staff.”
University of Kentucky appoints new vice provost
After a robust national search, Jana Jasinski has been named vice provost for the University of Kentucky. Pending approval by the board of trustees, Jasinski will step into the role effective Aug. 15. The vice provost is a new leadership role within the Office of the Provost that partners with...
Kentucky State University Awarded $7 Million Grant for Soilless Agriculture Research
Kentucky State University has been awarded a seven million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a new AgTech research project. The project is titled “Driving AgTech Research and Education in Kentucky (DARE-KY)” and the goal is to support inclusive network building, impactful research, and workforce development for soilless food systems.
Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot
When I think about my childhood, it’s hard not to think about my time in school. I have no idea how I survived it. Somehow, I managed to survive the speeding dodge balls that were whirled at my head as well as the countless social interactions that I tried to avoid but could not. Back […] The post Godbey: Going to school sure has changed a lot appeared first on Winchester Sun.
2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship Application Open to Incoming First-Year College Students
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites all 2024 high school graduates who are beginning their college career in the fall to apply now for the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. The program provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equestrian knowledge while in college.
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