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Classroom sizes matter

Hannah Woosley April 8, 2019

My first two years of college, I called my community college home. I took classes at the 100- and 200-level in classrooms with only 30 other students at maximum capacity, where we all got to know one another,...

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How to balance two Alma Maters (and why you should)

March 5, 2019

Grad Salute starts today and lasts all week, which means all of us May 2019 graduates are getting even more nervous and excited about walking across the stage in Rupp Arena in a couple of months as we...

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Somerset Community College making strides for entire state

December 9, 2018

The Lexington Herald-Leader published Monday that students through Somerset Community College will soon be able to earn bachelor's degrees through paid partnerships with universities. This is a major breakthrough...

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Fighting a Stigma: Why people go to community college first

October 19, 2018

I grew up in a farming town of around 700 people, and not many of them ever left. This was a town on the outskirts of Kentucky, far from what some may consider "prominent" educational opportunities or...

Kentucky governor Matt Bevin addresses the Commonwealth with his budget for the next two years on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at the Capitol building in Frankfort, Ky. The budget included a $110 million cut from UKs state general funding, the elimination of Kynect, and a re-evaluation of status for those receiving Medicaid.

Gov. Bevin adjusts free two-year college plan

Kayla Coco April 18, 2017

Free college can be obtained for Kentucky students, but with certain stipulations.Proposed during the 2016 legislative session, the Work Ready Scholarship was a funding option for students pursuing two-year...

Community college students report struggles with food and housing security

Madison Rexroat March 24, 2017

According to a report by the Wisconsin HOPE Lab, a significant number of community college students struggle with hunger and homelessness.The survey, which observed 33,000 students across 70 community...

Private schools partner with community colleges to boost enrollment

Madison Rexroat February 11, 2017

Private colleges have faced financial threats in recent years as their tuition-based income decreases and the population of incoming high-school graduates plateaus. To improve their outlook, more private...

Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin addressed the Commonwealth with his budget for the next two years on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Capitol building in Frankfort. The budget included a $110 million cut from UKs state general funding over the next two years.

Cuts to community, technical schools will push business away from Kentucky

Editorial Staff February 26, 2016

Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed budget cuts have been a concern for UK students and administrators. While universities like UK are feeling the impact of potential cuts, community and technical will take an...

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