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‘Thriving in College’ can help graduates
FRANKFORT — “Thriving in College,” a guide that helps college freshmen succeed during their first year on campus, is available free from the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. “More Kentucky students who enroll in college are finishing their degrees, but there still is room for improvement,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “This booklet from KHEAA can…
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No virtual option for 2022-2023 school year
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin County Schools will offer no virtual option for students in the 2022-2023 school year. Schools Superintendent Larry James told school board members in a meeting Monday that it was best to announce it now so parents would know in advance. Last week, the school district had 74 students…
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Martin County students selected for youth programs
The Center for Rural Development has selected five Martin County students to participate in its summer leadership programs. Rogers Scholars Ashdon Kerr, a current sophomore at Martin County High School, will join high school students from across Southern and Eastern Kentucky this summer for the 25th annual Rogers Scholars youth leadership program. She is the…
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BSCTC libraries redesign space
PRESTONSBURG — Big Sandy Community & Technical College (BSCTC) recently redesigned the physical spaces of their campus libraries to support student collaborative learning. The redesign includes modular study spaces and active learning environments that inspire creativity and synergy. Students can now come to the library and choose how they need their space set up to…
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UPIKE commencement ceremonies Saturday
PIKEVILLE — The University of Pikeville will honor students earning degrees in undergraduate, graduate and health professions Saturday, May 7, at the Appalachian Wireless Arena in downtown Pikeville. The ceremony for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Kentucky College of Optometry will take place at 9:30 a.m. The ceremony for the College of…
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Free nursing academy for juniors, seniors
$1,500 scholarships Deadline May 13 Twenty high school juniors and seniors from across the Appalachian Region will be invited to participate in the first-ever Appalachian Nursing Academy. SOAR has partnered with the Kentucky Department for Public Health’s Office of Health Equity to host the ANA June 12-25 at the University of Pikeville. ANA students will…
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‘Grandparent’ essay winners shine
BY ROGER SMITHMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County Board of Education and the Retired Teachers Association recognized three fifth-graders for being winners in the “Grandparent of the Year” essay contest. The BOE “student spotlight” April 11 shined on Inez Elementary School fifth grader Hope Caldwell, who won the competition at IES and the county…
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Bird’s Eye View: We perform well
BY DENNISON DAVISMCHS JOURNALISM Welcome back to this week’s edition of the Cardinal Bird’s Eye View. It has been a very exciting week at Martin County High School. We are coming off another very successful prom. Students showed up, all of them in their best attire, and were ready to dance the night away. From…
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Martin County star signs with Morehead
BY LISA STAYTONMOUNTAIN CITIZEN Martin County High School basketball star Brady Dingess is surrounded by family, coaches and school staff as he officially signs to play for Morehead State University. The signing ceremony was Tuesday at the high school. (Citizen photo by Roger Smith) INEZ — Martin County High School senior point guard Brady Dingess…
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Students will see higher awards from state’s financial aid grants
Kentucky students who need help paying for their technical and college education will be eligible for an additional $38.2 million in state grants for the 2022–2023 academic year. The maximum College Access Program award for students attending four-year public and private colleges and universities will increase to $5,300, up from $2,900 in 2021–2022. For students…