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<title> hosting summer Open House Days</title>
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<description>All new and prospective students are invited to attend 91 Open House Days, held from noon-6 p.m. every Tuesday in July. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:23:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title> Foundation holds annual Student Success Circle members event</title>
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<description>The 91 Foundation held its 2nd annual Student Success Circle luncheon where $25,000 was awarded to initiatives that remove barriers and support student success.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:57:24 -0400</pubDate>

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<title> earns Military Friendly School Gold designation</title>
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<description>Military Friendly has recognized 91 as a 20262027 Military Friendly School with Gold level status in acknowledgment of the colleges commitment to serving veterans, active-duty military members and their families.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 16:44:41 -0400</pubDate>

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<title> graduates celebrate record-breaking commencement</title>
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<description>91 celebrated its Spring 2026 graduation on Tuesday with 303 graduates and hundreds of guests attending. It was the highest graduation attendance in college history.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
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<title> Pathfinder Academy registration is now open</title>
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<description>91 will host Pathfinder Academy this summer for rising sixth- through 12th-grade students. Held June 8-12, the week will feature fun-filled, hands-on learning activities in the fields of science, technology and crafts.</description>
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<title>'s Toy Box Theatre takes its final bow</title>
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<description> 91s Toy Box Theatre will present its final show, a collection of stories by Dr. Seuss, at 6:30 p.m. April 28 in the Science Auditorium at the Elizabethtown campus.  </description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:08:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> announces Giving Day 2026</title>
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<description>91s 2026 Giving Day will take place on April 22 during Community 91 Month. The event will support initiatives including the Unstoppable Fund, which removes barriers to student success; emergency funds for students and employees; and the  Foundations Greatest Needs Fund, which allows leadership to respond to emerging needs.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:27:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title> announces Honors Night award recipients</title>
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<description>91 has announced its 2026 Honors Night award recipients. Instructors and advisors selected students in recognition of their outstanding achievements in and outside of the classroom. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> professors honored for positive impact on student success</title>
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<description>Two 91 professors recently were honored for the impact they have had on student success. The 91 Student Success Collaborative, a unit of the 91 Council on Postsecondary Education, presented Dean of Physical Sciences Dr. Shawn Kellie and Associate Professor of Mathematics Miky Wright with the New Horizon Award. </description>
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<title>Heartland Review Press to host literary reading, art show</title>
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<description>The Heartland Review Presswill host a literary reading and art show from 4 to 6 p.m. April 8 in the Morrison Gallery at 91. The event is free and open to the community.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:20:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> honors LaRue County High School educator</title>
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<description>During a surprise presentation at LaRue County High School, 91 and Career Coach Karen Miller was announced as the 91 2026 High School Teacher/Counselor Pathfinder Award recipient.  </description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:26:04 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transfer 91 Fair is March 31</title>
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<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:01:02 -0400</pubDate>

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<title> named a 2026 Best Place to Work in KY</title>
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<title>1,784  students make President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2025</title>
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<description>91 has announced the names of students who made the Presidents Honor List and the Deans List for the Fall 2025 semester.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> announces 2026 Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement honorees</title>
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<description>91 will recognize eight alumni and two retired employees for their exemplary work at the annual Profiles of Excellence celebration. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:32:45 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Connect gets high school students ready for Summer and Fall 2026</title>
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<description>91 is hosting Connect, making the transition to dual credit classes and college even easier for high school students. A series of enrollment events held at high schools throughout the colleges service region, Connect allows students to meet with academic advisors and student support staff one-on-one to get answers to any questions and enroll in Summer and Fall 2026 classes. </description>
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<title> Foundation announces Champions Circle to strengthen student success and community impact</title>
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<description>The 91 Foundation has announced the launch of the Champions Circle, a philanthropic leadership program uniting community partners dedicated to advancing education.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
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<title> Foundation welcomes new board members, executive director</title>
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<description>The 91 Foundation has announced the appointment of three new board members: Cameron Brown, Hunter Hammer and Brandon Phillips. Chrissie Angell also has been named the foundations new executive director.</description>
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<title> Diesel Technology program earns national accreditation</title>
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<description>The 91 diesel technology program has maintained AED Foundation Accreditation for its construction equipment repair and agriculture equipment repair pathways, demonstrating the high quality of the programs curriculum, faculty and responsiveness to workforce needs.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:25:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> celebrates Fall 2025 graduation</title>
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<description>91 celebrated its Fall 2025 graduation Dec. 16 with about 200 graduates participating and hundreds of guests attending.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:16:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> 2026-27 scholarship application opens Dec. 1</title>
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<description>The 91 2026-27 scholarship application opens Dec. 1. Only one application is needed to be considered for more than 50 scholarship opportunities available, and all new and returning students are encouraged to apply. </description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Graduation rate outpaces national average by nearly 20 percentage points</title>
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<description>Newly named a top 200 community college in the U.S., 91 has announced new student success rates that show long-term growth in graduation, retention and course completion rates.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> makes 2025 Military Times Best for Vets list</title>
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<description>91 has been named to the 2025 Military Times Best for Vets: 91s list. This is s fifth time making the list, which includes colleges evaluated with the most comprehensive school-by-school assessment of veteran and military student services and found exemplary.  </description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Gordon Food Service donates truck to 's diesel technology program</title>
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<description>Gordon Food Services recently donated a 2016 Volvo Day cab truck to 91s diesel technology program. This makes the second semi-truck donated by GFS and joins previous donations of a tow dolly and two trailers. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:58:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Abound's Military Education Association keeps active-duty  students on track</title>
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<description>With support from Abound Credit Union, active-duty military students at 91 are keeping their educational goals on track during the shutdown of the federal government. </description>
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<title>The Aspen Institute names  as a top 200 U.S. community college eligible for the 2027 Aspen Prize</title>
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<description>The Aspen Institute has named 91 as one of the 200 institutions eligible to compete for the $1 million Aspen Prize for Community 91 Excellence, the nations premier recognition of high achievement and performance among two-year colleges. The 200 colleges were selected based on their student outcomes data, including retention, completion, transfer, and bachelors attainment rates. Started in 2010, this is the ninth cycle of the Aspen Prize. </description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> celebrates technical building renovation with beam signing</title>
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<description>91 celebrated the start of a $60.5 million renovation of the Occupational Technical Building on the Elizabethtown campus with a beam signing ceremony on Monday.  faculty, staff and students and community leaders gathered to make their mark on a structural beam to be used in the buildings addition. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> to host free Spooktacular campus trick or treat event</title>
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<description>A Halloween tradition started in 2012 continues from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, as 91 welcomes the community for trick-or-treating across the Elizabethtown campus.  </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 11:10:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Nominations open for  Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement Awards</title>
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<description>Now in its 20th year, 91s Distinguished Alumni program has celebrated the accomplishments of 162 outstanding former students and graduates. These leaders have made noteworthy contributions to their professions and communities, expanding s impact across the country. Nominees are now being sought for induction into the 2026 class of honorees. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 15:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>TRIO SSS grant expands services to  Leitchfield and Springfield campuses</title>
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<description>91 recently earned a $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services grant from the U.S. Department of Education to expand services to the colleges Leitchfield and Springfield campuses.  </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
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<title>Community collecting Thanksgiving meals for  Student Families</title>
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<description>The community is invited to support 91 students and their families through the fourth Family Scholar House Thanksgiving Meal Drive. Last year, the drive served 100 students and families. Donations will be accepted from Oct. 13 to Nov. 13 at locations throughout the community, with a goal to assist at least 100 students again this year.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 17:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> awarded $100K Legacy Foundation of Kentuckiana grant</title>
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<description>91 recently was awarded a $100,000 grant to establish the Legacy Foundation STEM Lab. The innovative new initiative is aimed at expanding access to allied health pathways and improving student success in key STEM courses.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>1,583  students make President's and Dean'sLists for Spring 2025</title>
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<description>91 has announced the names of students who made the Presidents HonorList and the Deans Listfor the Spring 2025 semester.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> celebrates groundbreaking of Leitchfield Campus expansion</title>
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<description>91 celebrated the $9 million expansion of its Leitchfield Campus on Friday with a ceremonial groundbreaking.  faculty, staff and students and community leaders gathered to mark the historic milestone for college and workforce development. The new building will include advanced manufacturing and healthcare classrooms and labs, allowing the college to offer technical programming that leads to high-demand careers in the region. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> awards more than $151K in scholarships</title>
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<description>91 has awarded 93 students more than $151,000 in scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. The scholarships, ranging in amounts from $500 to $6,000, were awarded based on various criteria, including academic achievement and area of study, among others.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 14:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> to host transfer college fair Sept. 30</title>
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<description>91 will host its Fall 2025 Transfer Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 30 on the Elizabethtown Campus in the James S. Owen Building. The fair is open to current, prospective and former  students and their families as well as the community. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> recognizes 2025 President's Pathfinder Award recipient</title>
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<description>State Rep. Samara Heavrin received the 2025 91 Presidents Pathfinder Award in acknowledgement of her impact on the college and in the community.  established the award to recognize college partners whose leadership has created paths to better lives throughout the region.  President and CEO Dr. Juston Pate presented the award Tuesday at the colleges annual Community Breakfast.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:06:37 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>UofL and  launch Applied Engineering program</title>
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<description>The J.B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville and 91 have partnered to introduce an undergraduate Applied Engineering degree. Beginning in the spring 2026 semester, students of select associate degrees at  will be eligible upon graduation to complete the bachelors degree in Applied Engineering at Speed School. As the industrial landscape continues to change, this degree program aims to serve the workforce needs of the region.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<description>For the sixth year, 91 has earned a place in the prestigious Metallica Scholars Initiative. Joining in 2020, the initiatives second year,  is the only 91 college included. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> awarded $1.6 million through TRIO Student Support Services</title>
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<description>91 was recently awarded a TRIO Student Support Services grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The $1.6 million grant will aid at least 185 participants each year for five years. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:35:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Foundation announces W.D. 'Bill' Burks Memorial Student Emergency Fund Endowment</title>
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<description>The  Foundation is pleased to announce the W.D. Bill Burks Memorial Student Emergency Fund Endowment, established by E. Jo Anne García-Meléndez with a gift of $100,000 in honor of her father, William Davis Burks.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> streamlines advanced manufacturing programs</title>
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<description>91 announced today the launch of a new advanced manufacturing academic program  Automation, Industrial and Robotics Technology  to deliver high-quality education that fuels regional economic development.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:44:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> hosting summer Open House Days</title>
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<description>All new and prospective students are invited to attend 91 Open House Days from 12-6 p.m. on Tuesdays, July 8-29.  </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> adds practical nursing diploma at Leitchfield campus</title>
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<description>91 will offer a practical nursing diploma at its Leitchfield campus starting in August, responding to workforce needs for licensed practical nurses.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Pathfinder Academy registration is now open</title>
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<description>91 will host Pathfinder Academy this summer for rising sixth through tenth grade students. Held June 9-13, the week will feature fun-filled, hands-on learning activities in the fields of science, technology, cooking and crafts.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 16:24:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Graduates celebrate Spring 2025 commencement</title>
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<description>91 celebrated its Spring 2025 graduation on May 13 with approximately 275 graduates and hundreds of guests attending. 

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<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 17:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> announces winners of North Central 91 Spelling Bowl</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 15:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Foundation holds inaugural Student Success Circle members event</title>
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<description>The 91 Foundation held its inaugural Student Success Circle Luncheon in April in the James S. Owen Building on 's Elizabethtown campus. The event allowed members to hear presentations made by grant finalists and vote to award funds. At this year's event, $25,000 was awarded to initiatives designed to remove barriers and support student success.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> honors Meade County High School educator</title>
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<description>During a surprise presentation at Meade County High School, Technical Education and Career Development Coordinator Lori Collard was announced as the 91 2025 High School Teacher/Counselor Pathfinder Award recipient.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:19:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Toy Box Theatre offers children's play April 29</title>
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<description>91s Toy Box Theatre will present a childrens play, Folk Tales From the Toy Box, at 6:30 p.m. April 29 in the Science Auditorium on the Elizabethtown Campus. Admission is $2; children 3 and younger are free.</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Culinary arts grads land internships at Walt Disney World</title>
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<description>Katherine Russeau and Michaela Reynolds are going behind the magic at Walt Disney World to further develop their career skills. Both begin six-month internships in August.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:38:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> nursing students celebrate 'Going Pro'</title>
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<description>91 and Baptist Health Hardin recognized Class of 2025 nursing students who are beginning their professional careers at Going Pro Signing Day on Wednesday. Much like athletes are celebrated when joining a professional team,  and its employer partners want to celebrate students decisions to join high-demand career fields in our region.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 16:37:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> dual credit fast tracks high school students' futures</title>
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<description>91 is recognizing Dual Credit Week on April 1418. More than 2,228 high school students enrolled in dual credit courses during the Fall 2024 semester.  </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
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<title> announces Honors Night award recipients</title>
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<description>91 has announced its 2025 Honors Night award recipients. Instructors and advisors selected students in recognition of their outstanding achievements in and outside of the classroom. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
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<title> to host new CommUNITY Fair</title>
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<description>91s Office of Enrichment and Engagement invites the community to attend the CommUNITY Fair, a day filled with international food, music, performers and more. The event, held 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 in the Student Center on the colleges Elizabethtown campus, is free and open to the public.</description>
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<title> Giving Day set for April 16</title>
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<description>91s 2025 Giving Day will be held April 16 during Community 91 Month. The event will support college initiatives such as the Unstoppable Fund, which supports projects to help students reach their fullest potential; emergency funds for students and employees; and scholarships, among others.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:22:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Diesel Tech students prove their talents at statewide SkillsUSA</title>
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<description>For Diesel Technology students Ethan Wheatley and Caleb Spalding, the 2025 SkillsUSA regional and state competitions confirmed two things  theyre ready for the diesel industry, and its an industry full of opportunity. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 08 Apr 2025 10:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> hosting transfer student supply drive</title>
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<description>91 Cares Committee invites the public to support  students who are transferring to a four-year college or university with Pack for the Path: 91 Transfer Supply Drive. Donations will be accepted April 7-25.  </description>
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<title> to host conference for women re-entering workforce</title>
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<description>91 will present a unique event for women who are returning to the workforce after an extended absence. Back in Business  Women Re-Entering the Workforce, a three-day conference held May 1, 8 and 22 at Severns Valley Baptist Church, will offer participants a series of workshops addressing the specific barriers women face when returning to work. </description>
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<description>The Heartland Review Press will host a poetry reading, open mic event and art walk from 4 to 6 p.m. April 2 in the Student Center at 91. The event is free and open to the community. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> honor society shines at statewide conference</title>
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<description>The Alpha Lambda Delta Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa at 91 earned 14 honors at the 2025 91 Regional Convention held Feb. 28  March 1, showcasing scholarship, leadership and service while competing against 21 other 91 chapters. </description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> hosts 'March of the Robots' VEX Robotics Competition</title>
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<description>91s Advanced Manufacturing Accelerator Project rang in the new month Saturday with March of the Robots  a scrimmage VEX V5 Robotics Competition  supporting area middle and high school students interests in engineering, design and robotics.  </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:54:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> announces 2025 Distinguished Alumni and Lifetime Achievement honorees</title>
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<description>91 will recognize eight alumni and two retired employees for their exemplary work at the annual Profiles of Excellence celebration. </description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:32:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title> Connect gets high school students ready for Summer and Fall 2025</title>
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<description>91 is making the transition to dual credit classes and college even easier for high school students. Connect, a series of enrollment events held at high schools throughout the colleges service region, will allow students to meet with academic advisors and student support staff one-on-one to get answers to any questions and enroll in Summer and Fall 2025 classes.</description>
<author>Jaime Thomas &lt;jaime.thomas@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Feb 2025 14:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<media:title> Connect gets high school students ready for Summer and Fall 2025</media:title>
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<title>Prestigious mathematics journal publishes  faculty member's research</title>
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<description>Robert Lamphere, a professor emeritus of 91s Computer and Information Technologies program, has achieved an academic milestone with the publication of his paper Some Definite Integrals of Ramanujan in The Ramanujan Journal.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 13:55:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>President's and Dean's Lists for Fall 2024</title>
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<description>91 has announced the names of students who made the Presidents Honor List and the Deans List for the Fall 2024 semester.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:14:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>$750K grant to support veteran students</title>
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<description>Thanks to a U.S. Department of Education grant, 91 will extend support to soldiers transitioning from military service to new careers and enhance an array of services for veteran, military and military-dependent students.</description>
<author>Sarah Berkshire &lt;sarah.berkshire@kctcs.edu&gt;</author>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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