https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/index.aspx Bluegrass News en-us Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:09 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-names-erica-s-fehrman-as-campus-director-of-georgetown-scott-county-campus.aspx BCTC has announced the appointment of Erica S. Fehrman as the new Campus Director of the Georgetown-Scott County Campus, effective April 1, 2026. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:02:08 -0400 Erica Headshot Erica Fehrman https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-unveils-newly-renovated-career-services-center-at-leestown-campus.aspx BCTC will host an Open House on March 5 to celebrate the opening of its newly renovated Career Services Center at the Leestown Campus. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:44:09 -0500 New Location person standing in front of blue board with yellow and gold designs https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-names-todd-clark-as-avp-and-cio.aspx BCTC has named Todd Clark as its new Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer (AVP/CIO). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:06:33 -0500 Todd Clark Todd Clark https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-recognized-for-excellence-in-nursing-and-allied-health-education.aspx BCTC has been ranked by EduMed.org for overall value in nursing and allied health education for 2025-26 school year. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:07:03 -0500 EduMed badge EduMed Best Online Programs 2026 badge https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-launches-annual-share-the-love-campus-campaign.aspx BCTC is celebrating its annual Share the Love Campus campaign throughout the month of February to strengthen student success across the College. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:57:38 -0500 Share the Love Design Share the Love 2026 https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-hosts-green-dot-bystander-intervention-training.aspx BCTC will host its annual Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training on Friday, February 20, 2026, reinforcing the College's ongoing commitment to campus safety and violence prevention. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:20:16 -0500 Training Photo people looking at projected presentation https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/bctc-awarded-1-14-million-federal-grant-to-expand-workforce-credential-pathways.aspx BCTC awarded $1.14 million through U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:25:00 -0500 Trauma Scenario students in 2025 trauma scenario being handed stethoscope https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2026/gray-recognized-as-education-first-employer-by-bctc.aspx BCTC recognizes Gray as an Education First Employer, highlighting their commitments that connect learning to meaningful careers. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 06 Jan 2026 12:46:46 -0500 BCTC/Gray Group Photo BCTC and Gray Staff holding BCTC Education First Employer Banner https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/open-registration-spring-2026.aspx Bluegrass Community & Technical College has begun its open registration period for the Spring 2026 semester. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:37:00 -0500 Den Registration Student getting help from Admissions staff https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-student-wins-njcaae-division-i-national-championship-in-street-fighter-6.aspx BCTC Celebrates First-Ever National Championship as Shemar Frazier Wins NJCAAE Division I Title in Street Fighter 6 Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:51:30 -0500 Shemar Frazier Shemar Frazier https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-gives-support-to-local-dual-credit-scholarsips-for-winchester-students.aspx BCTC is excited to announce its participation in Bluegrass Gives (formerly known as The Good Giving Challenge) on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:29:00 -0500 Winchester Dual Credit Students Winchester Dual Credit Students https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-launches-additive-technology-program-at-georgetown.aspx BCTC is proud to announce the launch of its new Additive Technology Program at the Georgetown-Scott County Campus. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:03:25 -0500 3D Printer 3D printer in mid-print https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-hosts-first-veterans-day-luncheon.aspx BCTC will host its first Veterans Day Luncheon on Tuesday, November 11, at the Leestown Campus to honor and celebrate veteran students, faculty, and staff. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:28:05 -0500 Dina Parrott Dina Parrott https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/the-aspen-institute-names-bctc-as-top-200-for-2027-aspen-prize.aspx The Aspen Institute named BCTC as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:06:25 -0400 Top 200 Badge Top 200 Aspen Prize 2027 https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-launches-annual-thanksgiving-food-drive-to-support-students-in-need.aspx BCTC is calling on the generosity of Kentuckians to support its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, benefiting BCTC students and their families facing food insecurity. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:24:08 -0400 Thanksgiving Food Drive logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-filmmaking-students-volunteer-at-twelve-lions-film-festival.aspx BCTC Filmmaking students volunteer at the Twelve Lions Film Festival, a celebration of independent cinema at historic Kentucky Theatre in downtown Lexington. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:52:52 -0400 Michael Shannon Group Photo BCTC Filmmaking Students with Michael Shannon https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-graduate-austin-adams-wins-zadracarta-stakes-at-woodbine.aspx Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:09:23 -0400 Austin Adams on Little Teddy Austin Adams riding Little Teddy https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-hosts-open-house-at-newtown-campus-september-25.aspx BCTC invites prospective students, families, and the local community to its annual Open House at the Newtown Campus on Thursday, September 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:18:17 -0400 Open House 2024 two people at a program information table from 2024 open house https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/blugrass-children-academy-winchester-to-close-october-31.aspx BCTC announces that the Bluegrass Children Academy (BCA), located at the Winchester-Clark County Campus, will close effective Friday, October 31, 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 23 Sep 2025 11:54:00 -0400 Playset https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-celebrates-national-truck-driver-appreciation-week.aspx BCTC is proud to highlight its Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Program during National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 14-20, 2025). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:25:46 -0400 CDL Truck passenger talking to cdl driver in truck https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-gaming-lounge-expands-to-meet-growing-student-demand.aspx BCTC is proud to celebrate the expansion of its popular Gaming Lounge, which relocated to a larger space in August 2025 to meet increasing student demand. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Sep 2025 10:24:06 -0400 Computer Lab people in computer lab https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-receives-30000-award-from-united-way-of-bluegrass-to-strengthen-direct-support-professionals-workforce-pipeline.aspx BCTC receives a $30,000 award from United Way of the Bluegrass (UWBG) to support development of training program preparing future be Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 11 Sep 2025 10:20:16 -0400 Word Cloud Word cloud of positive words shaped in a heart with "Direct Support Professional" featured https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-premiere-student-film-oscillate-is-dead-at-state-theatre.aspx BCTC is proud to announce the premiere of Oscillate is Dead, a feature film created through the college's Filmmaking and Cinematic Arts program. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 10 Sep 2025 10:36:24 -0400 Oscillate is Dead poster https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-welcomes-fulbright-foreign-teaching-assistant-from-kenya.aspx BCTC is proud to welcome Ms. Merceline Ochieng as its 2025-2026 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistant (FLTA). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 12:25:18 -0400 Merceline Ochieng photo photo of Merceline Ochieng https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/sayre-christian-village-joins-bctc-network-of-education-first-employers.aspx BCTC is proud to announce Sayre Christian Village as the newest member of its Education First Employer program. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:23:41 -0700 BCTC-Sayre Christian Village Photo BCTC staff and Sayre Christian Village representatives holding "BCTC Education First Employer" banner https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-receives-two-5-year-grant-awards-through-trio-student-support-services.aspx The U.S. Department of Education awards BCTC two federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grants totaling over $2.5 million to support Lexington and Danville students. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 21 Aug 2025 11:52:00 -0500 TRIO Group Photo people holding signs #ImFirst and #TRIOworks https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/scott-county-community-fund-donates-10000-to-expand-access-to-dual-credit-opportunities.aspx BCTC is honored to announce a generous $10,000 donation from the Scott Education & Community Foundation to support the Scott County Dual Credit Scholarship Program. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:43:57 -0400 Georgetown Students Students at Georgetown Campus https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-students-grow-rooftop-garden-to-fight-food-insecurity-and-support-campus-community.aspx BCTC highlights the success of its student-led rooftop garden project, an innovative and compassionate initiative aimed at addressing food insecurity among students. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 05 Aug 2025 11:57:09 -0400 Rooftop Garden Students students tending rooftop garden https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-open-registration-for-fall-2025-begins-august-4.aspx BCTC has begun its open registration period for the Fall 2025 semester. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 10:29:10 -0400 BCTC logo BCTC logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/savannah-michaels-named-campus-director-of-bctc-lawrenceburg.aspx BCTC is proud to announce that Savannah Michaels has been appointed as the new Campus Director of the Lawrenceburg Campus, effective August 1, 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 17:01:20 -0400 Savannah Michaels Savannah Michaels https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-students-expand-their-horizons-through-study-abroad-programs.aspx This summer, students from BCTC broadened their academic and cultural perspectives through immersive study abroad experiences in Costa Rica, Taiwan, and Portugal. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 24 Jul 2025 12:53:58 -0400 Hudson Group Photo Portugal Hudson with group in Portugal https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-and-georgetown-college-announce-new-partnership-to-support-adult-online-learners.aspx BCTC and Georgetown College announce new partnership offering BCTC graduates an affordable path to a bachelor's degree through Georgetown College's Adult Online Program. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:52:42 -0400 Georgetown College flyer aerial shot of Georgetown College with Adult Online Program logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-welcomes-new-avp-of-organizational-development-and-chief-human-resources-officer.aspx BCTC proudly appoints James "Chip" Barton as the new Associate Vice President of Organizational Development and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), as of July 16, 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:25:20 -0400 Chip Barton Chip Barton https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-expands-adult-education-services-to-woodford-county.aspx BCTC celebrated the expansion of its Adult Education services to Woodford County with a ribbon cutting and open house at the new location. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 22 Jul 2025 15:25:48 -0400 Ribbon Cutting Dr. Feeney cutting ribbon in front of KCTCS https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-welcomes-alan-lawson-as-new-vp-of-data-strategy-and-innovation.aspx Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:16:00 -0500 Alan Lawson https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-student-among-3500-gilman-international-scholarship-recipients.aspx Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 05 Jun 2025 12:43:09 -0400 Hudson Holder Hudson Holder https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-welcomes-celebrated-journalist-jenisha-watts-as-keynote-speaker-for-2025-commencement.aspx BCTC is honored to announce Jenisha Watts, a nationally acclaimed journalist and proud BCTC alumna, as the keynote speaker for the college's 2025 commencement ceremony. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 08 May 2025 10:51:17 -0400 Jenisha Watts photo of Jenisha Watts https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-hosts-85th-legacy-gala.aspx BCTC is proud to host its 85th Legacy Gala on Thursday, May 29, at the Newtown Campus. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 12:20:19 -0400 85th Anniversary Logo BCTC 85th Anniversary logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-participates-in-250lex-entrepreneurial-showdown.aspx BCTC is excited to announce its participation in the 250Lex Entrepreneurial Showdown on April 16, 2025 at the Transylvania University Campus Center from 4:00-7:30 p.m. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:08:31 -0400 250Lex Entrepreneurial Showdown logo 250Lex Entrepreneurial Showdown logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-reports-twenty-two-point-two-percent-growth-in-dual-credit-enrollment.aspx BCTC celebrates Dual Credit Week, April 14-18, with over 4,200 high school students enrolled in dual credit courses for Fall 2024, a 22.2% increase over the previous fall. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 11 Apr 2025 14:54:59 -0400 Cassi Lowe Cassi Lowe https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-ptk-chapter-receives-multiple-national-awards-recognizing-excellence-in-academic-achievement-and-leadership.aspx Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society at BCTC has received several prestigious national honors, solidifying its place as one of the top chapters in the nation. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:03:02 -0400 Group Photo BCTC PTK with their awards https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/nareb-central-ky-celebrates-realtist-week-honoring-excellence-and-advancing-opportunities-in-real-estate.aspx NAREB of Central Kentucky announces of REALTIST Week, April 7-12, a special occasion recognizing excellence and promoting equal opportunities within the industry. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 09 Apr 2025 10:34:06 -0400 Realtist Week Schedule Realtist Week 2025 Schedule of Events https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/nareb-central-kentucky-hosts-annual-family-wealth-summit-to-empower-community-financial-literacy.aspx National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) of Central Kentucky hosts its Family Wealth Summit April 12, 2025, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the BCTC Leestown Campus Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:28:59 -0400 NAREB logo NAREB logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/cpe-considering-non-classroom-credits.aspx The Council on Postsecondary Education launches an initiative to encourage colleges and universities to award academic credit for knowledge gained outside the classroom. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 02 Apr 2025 10:06:00 -0500 CPE logo CPE logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-hosts-annual-give-kids-a-smile.aspx BCTC is proud to host its annual Give Kids a Smile event at the new state-of-the-art facility from April 7-9, 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:33:08 -0400 Flyer Graphic child in spacesuit with other children in line to go into ufo-shaped building with tooth sign https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-receives-provisional-grant-award-to-continue-adult-education-programs.aspx Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:22:12 -0400 GED class of 2024 Dr. Feeney with GED class of 2024 https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/open-registration-fall-2025-semester.aspx BCTC is now accepting registrations for the Fall 2025 semester. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 24 Mar 2025 11:27:29 -0400 BCTC logo BCTC logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-participates-in-250lex-celebration.aspx BCTC collaborates with the University of Kentucky and Transylvania University for Education Month in celebration of Lexington's 250th anniversary. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 12 Mar 2025 10:37:51 -0400 250Lex promo Newtown Campus with blue gradient and "250Lex" logo overlaid https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-phi-theta-kappa-international-honor-society-receives-top-awards-at-kentucky-region-convention.aspx BCTC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society wins top awards at the Kentucky Region Convention, held at Somerset Community and Technical College in Pulaski County, Somerset, KY. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 11:41:30 -0400 PTK Group Photo BCTC PTK members holding award certificates https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-receives-a-workforce-pathways-grant.aspx BCTC was awarded a Workforce Pathways Grant from the Blue Grass Community Foundation focused on Filmmaking. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:47:50 -0400 BCTC Staff with Check BCTC Staff holding oversized check https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-launches-bluergrass-college-academy-at-danville.aspx BCTC launches the Bluegrass College Academy (BCA) at the Danville Campus beginning fall 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 19 Feb 2025 15:39:27 -0500 Group Photo group photo of BCTC Danville staff by Danville Campus sign https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-share-the-love-campaign-begins.aspx BCTC's Share the Love Campaign begins February 10 - February 21, 2025 Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 11 Feb 2025 16:11:22 -0500 Share the Love Design multi-colored hearts with BCTC logo and the HEART logo in middle hovering over open hands https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctcs-georgetown-campus-director-appointed-as-president-of-georgetown-scott-county-chamber-of-commerce.aspx Lynn Godsey, Director of BCTC's Georgetown Campus, has been named the new President of the Georgetown/Scott County Chamber of Commerce, effective January 2025. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:50:02 -0500 Lynn Godsey Headshot Lynn Godsey https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2025/bctc-awards-mlk-jr-scholarship.aspx At the 52nd annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday commemorative program held at the Central Bank Center, BCTC proudly presented its MLK Scholarship to Valerie Morris. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 13:46:00 -0500 Check Presentation Valerie Morris presented with giant MLK Scholarship by BCTC Staff and Faculty https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-launches-ai-future-league.aspx BCTC announces launch of the AI Future League, funded by a grant from the National Information Technology Innovation Center (NITIC). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:44:00 -0500 Ai Generated picture AI generated picture of group sitting in lounge https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-receives-kahp-grant-to-support-cohort-of-200-healthcare-students.aspx BCTC will receive a grant for $447,513.62 from Kentucky Association of Health Plan, Inc. (KAHP) over the next three years to fund a pilot initiative. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:28:00 -0500 Healthcare Student healthcare student at a table working on medical worksheet https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/open-registration-for-spring-2025-semester-starts-january-6.aspx BCTC has begun its open registration period for the Spring 2025 semester. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 05 Dec 2024 11:17:06 -0500 Advisor Group Photo Group photo of BCTC advisors https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-will-participate-in-rasme-coalition-to-reduce-underage-drinking-and-impaired-driving.aspx BCTC will participate in the Kentucky Coalition of colleges and universities focused on reducing underage drinking and impaired driving in college students. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:06:51 -0500 RASME logo RASME logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-advances-the-strength-in-partnership-dual-degree-program-with-ekurhuleni-west-tvet-college.aspx BCTC advanced the Strength in Partnership Dual Degree Program with partner Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) in South Africa. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:14:00 -0500 EWC and BCTC Group Photo EWC and BCTC staff group photo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-appoints-new-vice-president-of-advancement-and-workforce-development.aspx BCTC appointed Dr. Erin Tipton as the new Vice President of Advancement and Workforce Development effective November 2024. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:42:13 -0500 Dr. Erin Tipton thumbnail Dr. Erin Tipton https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-partners-with-uk-to-fulfill-agriprospects-grant-initiative.aspx BCTC partners with the University of Kentucky to help fulfill the initiatives in the newly awarded AgriProspects grant. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:16:43 -0500 Soil Cups two plastic cups soil on table https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-equine-studies-grad-wins-international-apprentice-jockey-race.aspx BCTC graduate, Austin Adams, wins an international race in France. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:22:55 -0400 Dixie Kendall and Austin Adams Dixie Kendall and Austin Adams https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-equine-program-partners-with-the-secretariat-center-for-veterans.aspx BCTC Equine program has partnered with Secretariat Center Off-Track Thoroughbred Adoption Program to conduct a 3-week course focusing on equine care for transitioning Veterans and their spouses. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 17 Oct 2024 11:56:00 -0500 Secretariat Banner with Horses Horses in field with Secretariat Banner in foreground https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-receives-a-2-million-title-3-grant-from-us-department-of-education.aspx BCTC receives $2,124,495.00 from the U.S. Department of Education, Strengthening Institutions Program (SIP), Title III Grant. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:06:38 -0400 Career Services table Students stopping at Career Services table during Career Fair https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-danville-campus-receives-hudson-ellis-grant.aspx BCTC is a proud recipient of the Hudson-Ellis Grant award for dual credit scholarships from the Blue Grass Community Foundation. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:02:49 -0400 Group Photo Group photo of Hudson-Ellis scholarship recipients with staff and faculty https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/sherin-named-2024-coca-cola-leaders-of-promise-scholar.aspx Rachel Sherin from BCTC in KY is one of 210 Phi Theta Kappa members named a 2024 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:30:19 -0400 Rachel Sherin and BCTC Representatives Rachel Sherin (middle) with BCTC representatives https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/the-bluegrass-childrens-academy-inc-closes-in-december.aspx The Bluegrass Children's Academy, Inc. located at the BCTC Winchester/Clark County Campus will be closing effective December 18, 2024. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:32:29 -0400 Winchester Campus Winchester Campus https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-acquires-1919-rolling-hills-lane-building-in-winchester-clark-county.aspx BCTC in Winchester, KY, has made a significant move by acquiring the former Amazon Call Center at 1919 Rolling Hills Lane. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:58:13 -0400 1919 Rolling Hills Lane Building 1919 Rolling Hills Lane Building with BCTC leadership and staff at the entrance https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-partners-with-new-vocations-racehorse-adoption-program.aspx BCTC Equine partners with New Vocations (NV) Racehorse Adoption Program. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:47:27 -0400 Group Pic BCTC Staff at Equine Studies stable https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-receives-a-3-year-national-science-foundation-cae-grant-and-redesignation.aspx BCTC receives a $650,000 cybersecurity grant through the National Science Foundation and is a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense (CAE-CD) through 2028. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:25:13 -0400 Cybersecurity Promo Person pointing out something on monitor to another person https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-open-registration-for-the-fall-2024-semester-begins-august-5.aspx BCTC has begun its open registration period for the Fall 2024 semester. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:02:23 -0400 Registration on Computer Person helping someone register on computer at The Den on Newtown campus https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-instructional-designer-honored-with-exemplary-course-award.aspx BCTC is proud to announce that Instructional Designer Greg Rickert was recognized by their peers with the Exemplary Course Program (ECP) Award Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:26:45 -0400 Greg Rickert Greg Rickert https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-danville-campus-director-named.aspx BCTC is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Ryan "Ty" Howard as the new Director of the Danville Campus. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:05:09 -0400 Ty Howard Ryan "Ty" Howard https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-winchester-campus-director-named.aspx BCTC is excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Renee McFall as the new Director of the Winchester Campus, effective July 16, 2024. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:05:07 -0400 Renee McFall Renee McFall https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctcs-nathan-smith-receives-fulbright-us-scholar-award-for-2024-2025.aspx Nathan Smith, Associate Dean of Student Success at BCTC, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award for the 2024-2025 academic year. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 10:03:23 -0400 Nate Smith photo of Nate Smith https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-raised-nearly-150k-on-giving-day.aspx BCTC exceeds expectations for KCTCS' inaugural Giving Day, raising funds to support the HEART Food Pantry and scholarships. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 02 May 2024 13:22:02 -0400 Student Promo Student in cap and gown with "Giving Day, We Did It!" graphic https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-announces-the-launch-of-a-new-refugee-vocational-training-program.aspx BCTC proudly announces the launch of a new Refugee Vocational Training Program (RVTP). Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 01 May 2024 11:24:10 -0400 Student Promo Student standing in front of tri-fold display for Haiti https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-approved-to-offer-the-prison-education-program.aspx BCTC is approved to offer the Prison Education Program (PEP) effective fall 2024. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:56:56 -0400 PEP Logo Prison Education Program logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-celebrates-200k-endowed-scholarships-milestone.aspx BCTC Lawrenceburg Campus celebrates $200,000 raised for dual credit scholarships to support local high school students getting a jumpstart on their college education. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:59:34 -0400 Toyburg Group Photo Representatives from Toyburg https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/netgain-technologies-hires-student-interns-focusing-on-cybersecurity-from-bctc.aspx BCTC and NetGain Technologies, LLC partner for student access and success. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 10:05:53 -0400 Sarah and Emmett Sarah Newman (left) and Emmett Blair (right) https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/nareb-of-central-kentucky-concludes-realtist-week-by-hosting-a-wealth-summit-at-bctc.aspx BCTC is pleased to announce the celebration of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB) from April 8th to April 13th Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:32:00 -0500 NAREB logo NAREB logo on blue rendered northern hemisphere background https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-selected-to-receive-the-iie-america-passport-project-grant.aspx BCTC receives an Institute of International Education (IIE) American Passport Project grant that will enable up to 25 BCTC to receive passports and study abroad. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:02:01 -0400 IIE Passport Recipient Card IIE Passport Recipient Card https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/the-heart-student-pantry-among-top-priorities-for-bctc-giving-day-set-april-25.aspx BCTC is pleased to announce the launch of its inaugural BCTC Giving Day on April 25 during Community College Month. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:08:00 -0500 Heart of BCTC logo The Heart of BCTC logo https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-phi-theta-kappa-honor-society-receives-top-awards-at-kentucky-region-convention.aspx BCTC Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) wins top awards at the Kentucky Region Convention, held on March 22-23 at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in Prestonsburg, KY. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:59:36 -0400 PTK Photo Members of BCTC's Phi Theta Kappa on stage https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctcs-nathan-smith-receives-outstanding-first-year-student-advocate-award.aspx Nathan Smith is recognized by the National Resource Center (NRC) for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition at the University of South Carolina. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:01:51 -0400 Awardees Nathan Smith (left) with the other recipients of the 2024 Outstanding First-Year Student Advocate Award https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-is-a-top-producer-of-fullbright-us-scholars.aspx BCTC is recognized as a Fulbright Top Producing Institution. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 28 Feb 2024 10:18:19 -0500 Fullbright Top Scholar Producer Badge Fullbright Top Scholar Produce 2024 badge https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-wins-silver-award-for-100-years-of-the-kentucky-theatre.aspx BCTC wins the Silver Award for 100 Years of the Kentucky Theatre. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:13:21 -0500 FLM 190 Scene A scene from the FLM 190 film where two people converse at a table in a dim room https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-receives-2024-outstanding-community-partner-award.aspx BCTC receives the Outstanding Community Partner Award from Beta Gamma Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Wed, 17 Jan 2024 12:41:40 -0500 Award Photo Dr. Greg Feeney receiving award from members of Beta Gamma Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. https://bluegrass.kctcs.edu/news/2024/bctc-hosts-the-annual-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-celebration.aspx Dong Zhou <dong.zhou@kctcs.edu> Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:55:52 -0500 Pastor Joseph Owens Pastor Joseph Owens, DD