RICHMOND, Kentucky, May 5 (TNSpro) -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Those interested in earning a master of public health (MPH) degree can now complete it 100% online with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for qualified, knowledgeable public health professionals has dramatically increased. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has noted a projected 5% job growth and up to 28% job growth for specific public health jobs. Th  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2023-00105) on May 5, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corporation For A Certificate Of Public Convenience And Necessity Authorizing It To Bid On A Franchise Established By The City Of Cynthiana, Kentucky ORDER On April 7, 2023, Blue Grass Energy Cooperative Corp. (Blue Grass Energy) filed its application with the Commission seeking a   more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2022-00049) on May 5, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Columbia Gas Of Kentucky, Inc. For Approval Of The Green Path Rider Pilot Program ORDER On April 24, 2023, Columbia Gas of Kentucky, Inc. (Columbia Kentucky) filed a motion seeking deviation from the Commission's March 24, 2023 Order in this proceeding. For the reasons set forth below, the Commission finds that  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, May 6 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2021-00393) on May 5, 2023: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic 2021 Joint Integrated Resource Plan Of Louisville Gas And Electric Company And Kentucky Utilities Company ORDER On October 19, 2021, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company (LG&E/KU) filed its 2021 Joint Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) pursuant to 807 KAR 5:058. The Attorney General of the Commonweal  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 (TNSbook) -- Florida State University issued the following news: With the sporting world turning its attention to Churchill Downs this week, the racing industry is preparing for the 149th Kentucky Derby. Katherine Mooney, the James P. Jones Associate Professor of History, has authored a new book on three-time Kentucky Derby winner, Isaac Murphy. The book, "Isaac Murphy: The Rise and Fall of a Black Jockey," was released May 2 and chronicles the life of a former slav  more

CRESTVIEW HILLS, Kentucky, May 5 (TNSper) -- Thomas More University issued the following news release: Thomas More announces that Kevin Reynolds, Ed.D., current vice president for Institutional Advancement, will take on a larger role within the University as senior vice president for Mission and University Advancement beginning June 1, 2023. In addition to Institutional Advancement, Reynolds will now oversee the Center for Faith, Mission & Catholic Education, Campus Ministry, and the Wm. T (Bil  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 5 (TNSper) -- The University of South Carolina issued the following news: Ann Vail has been selected as dean of the Graduate School, effective July 1. Vail comes to South Carolina from the University of Kentucky, where she currently serves as a professor in the Department of Family Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. She has a long career in academia: Vail got her start in the academy as a lecturer at Ohio State University in 1988 after s  more