06.12.2024

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KCTCS introduces new pathways to transfer

UK and KCTCS are introducing new ways to make four-year degrees more accessible to students. | Photo by Pete Comparoni, UK Photo

According to the US Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky has 74 available workers for every 100 job openings. Although we’ve slowly climbed toward our pre-pandemic job participation rates, there is still more to be done.

This reason alone has led higher education institutions to broaden their horizons in order to give students opportunities to fill in these gaps. Exhibit A: UK’s newest partnership with Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS).

This week, it was announced that students working toward a two-year degree within one of KCTCS’ 16 colleges will have an easier time transferring to UK. This makes the pipeline to graduating with a four-year degree more accessible, thus making it easier to fill those job gaps.

“This important partnership broadens access to higher education for all Kentuckians, especially those who might not have considered pursuing a bachelor’s degree,” said Eli Capilouto, President of UK. “By working together, we can achieve more for our state and fulfill our promise to graduate more students and strengthen our communities.”

To ensure that students are supported during the transfer process, the partnership will:

Expand credit acceptance + admission requirements to make transferring to UK easier
Waive application fees for KCTCS students
Offer students access to UK transfer advisers and special events

This is the second partnership KCTCS has introduced in recent days. Asbury University in Wilmore also recently signed a similar partnership with KCTCS, giving students studying education, business, digital content creation, instructional design, and social work an easier path to receive their bachelor’s degrees.

Asked

How many colleges are in the KCTC system?

A. 13
B. 21
C. 16
D. 11

Make an educated guess

Events

Wednesday, June 12

Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair | Wednesday, June 12-Sunday, June 16 | Times vary | Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., Lexington | $8-$30 | Embrace the summer season with classic fair foods, drinks, rides, games, and live entertainment.

Thursday, June 13

Southland Jamboree: Fast Track | Thursday, June 13 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free | This iteration of the Southland Jamboree concert series features a group of Grand Ole Opry veterans playing Americana and bluegrass.

Friday, June 14

East End Nights | Friday, June 14 | 6-10 p.m. | ArtHouse Kentucky, 576 E. Third St., Ste. 120, Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Kick off an evening celebrating all forms of art with live music, art exhibits, and a public market along the Legacy Trail.

Saturday, June 15

You Are Here | Saturday, June 15 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | LexHistory, 210 N. Broadway, Lexington | Free | Take a guided tour through the Lexington History Museum while thinking critically about the history of our city.
SoulTeenth Fest | Saturday, June 15 | 12-6 p.m. | Moondance Amphitheater, 1152 Monarch St., Lexington | Free, price of purchase | Feast your senses on a dazzling array of unique vendors including makers + chefs, arts, crafts, games, and more.

Sunday, June 16

Father’s Day Curated Bourbon Tasting | Sunday, June 16 | 1-2 p.m. | The Barrel Market, 4100 Nicholasville Rd., Ste. #165, Lexington | $115.06 | Bring the father figure in your life for an exclusive bourbon tasting featuring distilleries like Elijah Craig, plus discounts on store purchases.

Events calendar here

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Active

The training program helping student-athletes gain a competitive edge

See how LiveWELL can help your student become a better athlete. | Photo provided by LiveWELL Training Club

Is your child aspiring to be the next Messi or Reed Sheppard? If yes, then LiveWELL’s Next Up! program can help.

The program is designed to improve athletic abilities for all types of student-athletes through:

Functional movements
Strength + power development
Athletic performance application

Bonus: LiveWELL trainers customize workouts for each athlete’s specific sport and respective programs. Connect with LiveWELL to see how they can take your student’s training to the “next” level.

Help improve your athlete's performance

News Notes

Eat

This is a bun in a million. Lexington Burger Week returns Monday, July 8 to Sunday, July 14, where dozens of restaurants will be offering one-of-a-kind, $7 burgers. Previous exclusive deals include the caprese burger from Drake’s, which featured mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, balsamic glaze, and pesto mayo.

Ranked

Newsweek has named Blue Grass Airport as the No. 9 best small airport in the US. The publication cited LEX’s airport as “easy-to-navigate,” clean, and uniquely Lexington thanks to its views of horse farms.

Lexingtonian

Congratulations are in order for Mariama J. Lockington, aka the author of “For Black Girls Like Me.” The local author was featured in GO Magazine’s 100 Women We Love: Class of 2024, where she was praised for her unique storytelling from a Black, LGBTQ+, adoptee POV. Read the full feature.

Arts

Tickets are available for this year’s Paint the Town opening exhibit on Saturday, June 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m, at the Central Library. Interested artists can still apply to be a part of the plein air event, where they will select a spot in town to set up and paint a scene.

Environment

Volunteers are invited out to Old Richmond Road this Saturday, June 15 for the annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep. Starting at 8:30 a.m., registered community members are encouraged bring appropriate clothing and, if available, boats or kayaks to help clean litter from the area.

Concert

You wear those shoes, and I will wear that dress. Sixpence None The Richer will be stopping by The Burl on Tuesday, Oct. 22 for their 25th anniversary tour. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 14 at 10 a.m.

Seasonal

Did you know the library is hosting a series of free, kid-friendly events this summer? Escape the hot Kentucky sun for interactive performances, arts and crafts, STEAM experiences + more at the library. Plan your summer fun.*

Finance

Psst… We’ll let you in on a secret: Your style of investing can determine what type of bourbon drinker you are. Not convinced? Take our quiz to find out if it’s a match.*

Arts

🌈 The legacy of LGBTQ+ icon Henry Faulkner

The life and legacy of LGBTQ+ icon Henry Faulkner

Faulkner was known as an organic farmer and raised goats + rams. | Photo courtesy of John Hockensmith

Eccentric, free-spirited, charismatic. That’s how many would describe the larger-than-life presence of poet and artist Henry Faulkner.

To celebrate and honor the colorful Lexingtonian, the Headley-Whitney Museum is currently selling the book, “Henry Faulkner Centennial Celebration,” a catalogue featuring ~200 pieces of his work that were donated by the community for the previous exhibit.

Celebrate Faulkner

Here’s a few fast facts about the book:

Available in the museum gift shop
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost for a soft cover copy is $60

Faulkner’s life was known to be as animated as his own work. We spoke with his friend + gallery owner John Hockensmith to discuss his impact on the local art community — as well as the legend of his supposed bourbon-drinking goat Alice.

Read the full interview

The Buy

Strut your stuff this summer with accessories from Designed For Joy. The Birdie purse comes in various colorways and features a scarf detail on the handle – perfect for a summer date night.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Aayat

From the editor

I’m getting ready to head down to Manchester, Tennessee for the Bonnaroo Music + Arts Festival, and I’m particularly excited to see and support Kentucky local SG Goodman.

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