PHOENIX, Arizona, April 27 -- The Arizona Democratic Party issued the following news release: In the 16 days since Arizona's MAGA Republicans rolled the clocks back to 1864, banning all abortions with no exceptions for rape or incest, they 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 in their plan to sow misinformation and pull voters away from the abortion access ballot initiativ  more

RICHMOND, Kentucky, April 27 -- Eastern Kentucky University issued the following story: Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is home to one of the top Occupational Therapy (OT) programs in the nation, boasting a 99% graduation rate since 2020. Recently, EKU ranked No. 22 in Best Occupational Therapy Programs for 2024 Best Health Schools by U.S. News & World Report, moving up from a previous No. 29 position. The new Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program was recently accredited by the Accredi  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 27 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release: Members of the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE's) Kentucky United We Learn Council elected a new vice chair and discussed the next steps in the development of prototypes for a new accountability system during their spring convening on April 25-26. Penny Christian will now be serving as the new chair, along with Jim Flynn as the vice chair. "In positions of leadership, it is critica  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 27 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: A documentary film co-created by Tijah Bumgarner, an associate professor of filmmaking in Marshall's School of Art & Design, will be shown on West Virginia Public Broadcasting in May 2024. Broadcast times can be found at https://wvpublic.org/tv-tv-schedule/. Bumgarner created the feature documentary, "Picture Proof," with Dr. Jena Seiler of the University of Kentucky. The film delves into the intergen  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, April 27 -- The Kentucky Department of Education issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Education announced two Kentucky schools - Arlington Elementary (Fayette County) and Robert D. Johnson Elementary (Fort Thomas) - have earned the 2024 Green Ribbon Schools award. The award goes to schools that focus on three pillars: * Reducing environmental impact and cost; * Improving the health and wellness of students and staff; and * Providing effective enviro  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Dr. Martha Sales, WKU's Dean of Students and Interim Vice President of Student Experience, was inducted into the Franklin-Simpson Hall of Fame on Thursday evening (April 25). "I was totally surprised, humbled and honored," said Dr. Sales, a native of Franklin and a 1987 graduate of Franklin-Simpson High School. "For me, this recognition was a reminder that even when you don't realize it -- people are wa  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: Matthew J. Bowers, a Biology graduate student from Kenhorst, Pennsylvania, is the 2023-24 recipient of WKU's John D. Minton Graduate Student Award. Bowers is completing his master's thesis, Climate-Smart Agriculture in Southern Kenya: An Assessment of Factors Influencing Crop Development and Productivity, as part of Dr. Bruce Schulte's Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya (ESAK) research progr  more

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, April 27 -- Western Kentucky University issued the following news: The Western Kentucky University Professional Legal Studies program and the WKU Pre-Law Student Association is hosting a Leaders in Law Academy from June 4-6. The academy is a three day immersion experience into the world of law. It is a great opportunity to become acquainted with law and its processes. The Leaders in Law Academy provides students the opportunity to meet with state legislators, interact w  more