Himyar
Himyar, KY · Education
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Holmes Middle School closed
According to a District 11 spokesperson, the building can’t support normal school operations, including restroom, handwashing, food service, and other sanitation needs.
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Kentucky students to travel to Washington, D.C. through CAP youth program
ROCKCASTLE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Forty students involved in Christian Appalachian Project’s Youth Enrichment Services program will travel to Washington, D.C. on October 4, marking the first time the program has organized the trip. Students see trip as new experience. Arryuanna Rhodus, a sophomore at Madison Central High School,...
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Chamber, EKU luncheon, and Most Exiting Night
This past Thursday, Dr. David McFaddin spoke at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce about the State of the University at the Stratton Café. Below are some of the major accomplishments at Eastern Kentucky University. Total enrollment is 15,969 included full-time and part-time students. There is 13,767 under graduates and...
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FCPS hosting free Early Childhood Summit on Oct. 17
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County Public Schools is hosting an Early Childhood Summit designed to equip educators and service providers with strategies to support young children’s development and family wellbeing. The summit will feature Julie Breitigan of Life Adventure Center HOPE (Healthy Outcomes for Positive Experiences) as the...
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New Colonel Elevates the EKU Brand
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) unveiled an updated look for its Colonel logo as part of a strategic priority to elevate the university's brand. The new design gives the Colonel a bold, modern identity. "When we call ourselves Colonels, it's not only our mascot—it's the essence of...
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MSU Nursing ranked Kentucky’s Top Regional Program
As Morehead State University continues to help students soar higher through academic quality and student support, the University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has grown in both reputation and rankings. In the newly released 2027 U.S. News & World Report rankings, MSU’s BSN program earned a spot...
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Eastern Kentucky University debuts new colonel logo
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Frankfort event connects high school students with agriculture careers
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky State University hosted over 30 schools for Ag Round Up, bringing about 4,000 people, including over 1,000 high school students, to the university’s Yellow Brick Road for research demonstrations, livestock exhibits and information about careers in agriculture. Students could see livestock up close, learn...
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UK officials issue drug warning after Ole Miss deaths
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky is warning its students about the dangers of certain kinds of drugs. The warning comes after two students from Ole Miss were found dead near packaged kratom at both scenes. UK officials said that no substances such as kratom, fentanyl and cychlorphine...
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EKU unveils new look for Colonel logo
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Eastern Kentucky University announced on Monday that its long-time Colonel logo is getting a fresh look. This is the first major change to the logo in more than 20 years and came after university officials completed a three-year listening tour with students, staff, faculty and alumni.
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Family says Lexington elementary school violated policy by cutting students from cross country club
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The family of a student at Lexington elementary school says that staff violated policy by cutting several students from the cross county club. A report by the Lexington Herald-Leader says the student’s family, who attends Brenda Cowan Elementary School, has retained an attorney. Pam Pearlman,...
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Kentucky colleges earn recognition in 2027 U.S. News rankings
Bellarmine University, Centre College, Kentucky State University and Western Kentucky University earned recognition for value, teaching, veterans’ services and academic programs in U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings, released Sept. 22. The four schools appear in different ranking categories. Bellarmine and WKU are classified as...