LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 18 -- Bellarmine University issued the following news: The Most Rev. Shelton J. Fabre, Archbishop of Louisville, and Bellarmine trustee and retired business leader Michael Hobbs '71/'83 MBA will receive honorary degrees and speak to graduates at Bellarmine University's 71st annual commencement festivities on Saturday, May 11. Bellarmine will award approximately 850 degrees in two commencement exercises at Freedom Hall--one for graduate or doctoral degrees at 10 a.m.  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: It's been one week since the Ducey-appointed Arizona Supreme Court took Arizona back to 1864 and Arizona Republicans used the week to lie, fundraise in Kentucky, and take a break from the legislative session. Here's a recap of Republican "leadership" in the past week: * Donald Trump knows Arizonans are blaming him for this ban and has decided to buckle down on his role in overturning Roe and bringing  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 18 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: House MAGA Republicans have once again voted to keep the 1864 abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest putting at risk the lives of thousands of Arizonans. This comes a week after MAGA Republicans were caught lying about their long and detailed anti-abortion record, were fundraising in Kentucky on the successful passage of their draconian ban, were caught planning to sow mis  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, April 18 -- Kentucky American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Kentucky American Water will soon perform the annual flushing of its water distribution system to support the continued provision of high-quality, reliable water service to customers. "Flushing the water lines in our system assists in helping to clear any buildup of natural mineral deposits and sediment inside the pipes," said Andy Lewis, vice president of operations for   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 18 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00031) on April 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Big Rivers Electric Corporation For Annual Review Of Its MRSM Charge For Calendar Year 2023 COMMISSION STAFF'S FIRST REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION Big Rivers Electric Corporation (BREC), pursuant to 807 KAR 5:001, shall file with the Commission an electronic version of the fol  more

LOWELL, Massachusetts, April 18 -- Middlesex Community College issued the following news release: Middlesex Community College won first place in Advancing Institutional Equity and Belonging at the 2024 American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Awards of Excellence. MCC President Phil Sisson and Provost & Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs Arlene Rodriguez accepted the award at a ceremony hosted in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, April 8. "This achievement is a collaborative e  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 18 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: As technology's role in day-to-day life grows, it is paramount that universities offer programs that cater to this cultural shift to make students marketable and invaluable employees. In the Department of Art & Design at Western Kentucky University, the User Experience (UX) program is paving a new way for students to excel in the workforce. The terms "User Experience" or "UX" may sound familiar, but wha  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 18 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Over 100 Individuals from Kentucky school districts, community colleges, universities, and government agencies met at WKU's Knicely Conference Center for the second Grow Your Own Summit. This year's event, held on April 17, 2024, included information about teacher apprentice programs, principal apprentice programs, and other innovative ways to recruit future educators. The Summit started with opening re  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 18 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Western Kentucky University recognized the recipients of this year's Staff Excellence Awards, University Faculty Awards and the President's ONE WKU Awards as well as the newest University Distinguished Professors at the Employee Excellence Dinner on Tuesday (April 16). University Distinguished Professors Each year, the Office of the Provost and Division of Academic Affairs invites nominations to recogn  more