higher education

Report: Rising Tuition Costs Aside, Higher Education Still Worthwhile

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:48:57 +0000

Despite rising tuition costs, higher education is still worthwhile because college-degree holders have higher incomes and better opportunities for employment, according to a report released Friday by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

Employers are increasingly requiring bachelor’s degrees as part of their hiring processes, the report said. In the next eight years, the report says, more than half of Kentucky jobs will require some sort of higher education.

Governor Haslam says he's not planning any changes for Tennessee Higher Ed.

Shelly Baskin and The Associated Press — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 22:23:46 +0000

Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam says he plans no major changes to the state's public higher education system next legislative session. Haslam also says he has yet to decide if he will push for a bill to create a school vouchers program in Tennessee.

Stumbo: No Extra Higher Education Funding Until UPike Becomes a State University

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 16:12:20 +0000

A battle may be brewing over the future of Kentucky higher education -- should the state add another state university, this one serving Appalachia?

The leader of the Kentucky House thinks so -- and he said he won't support any extra funding for higher education until the University of Pikeville joins the state university system.

KHEAA Gets Website Overhaul

Shelly Baskin — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 12:01:24 +0000

The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority has a redesigned website that officials hope will make college planning an easier task. The agency says visitors should be able to find information to enable them to explore careers, prepare for college and go through the process of financial aid.

KY Baptists to Cut Ties with Georgetown

The Associated Press and Angela Hatton — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:11:37 +0000

The Kentucky Baptist Convention is moving to sever its remaining ties with Georgetown College. The convention will vote on a recommendation at its annual meeting next month that would terminate its ministry partnership with the institution. An administrative committee voted in September in favor of the measure. The college and Kentucky Baptists broke off a covenant agreement in 2005 in order to allow Georgetown to elect its own trustees.

MSU Named Among "Great Colleges to Work For"

Angela Hatton — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:29:42 +0000

The Chronicle of Higher Education has again named Murray State University as a “Great College to Work For.” Murray State earned excellence in three categories, Professional/Career Development Programs, Respect and Appreciation, and Teaching Environment.

Kentucky CPE Sees Progress in Reaching Goals

AP — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:56:22 +0000

The Council on Postsecondary Education says there's been some progress toward reaching higher education goals.

Conway Announces Settlement with Website Over G.I. Benefit Abuse

Matt Laslo — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:52:32 +0000

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway was in Washington today announcing a settlement with a company he says was preying on military veterans.

Conway Takes Fight Against For-Profit Colleges to D.C.

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:34:05 +0000

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway is taking his fight against for-profit colleges to Washington D.C.

Low Interest KHEAA Loan Available to Children of Kentucky Residents

the associated press — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 12:04:36 +0000

Kentucky residents whose children's financial aid doesn't meet college expenses can apply for a state-based loan.