Southeast News /news_and_events/ Southeast News en-us Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:05:59 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss OmniUpdate (OU Publish) 51ÉçÇø recognizes students "Going Pro" with new careers /newsroom/news/2026/20260331-skctc-going-pro.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:05:59 -0400 51ÉçÇø Going Pro 51ÉçÇø updates Cumberland campus Swappin’ Meetin’ festival; New dates set for Sept. 18-19 /newsroom/news/2026/20261703-swappin-meetin.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:09:00 -0500 Swappin Meetin 51ÉçÇø opens scholarship applications for 2026-2027 academic year /newsroom/news/2026/20260309-skctc-scholarship-application.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:12:48 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø shows appreciation for emergency medical services cohort /newsroom/news/2026/20260218-skctc-shows-appreciation-for-ems-cohort.aspx Dakota Saylor <dsaylor0026@kctcs.edu> Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:24:00 -0500 EMS 51ÉçÇø names acting chief academic officer, new dean /newsroom/news/2026/20260203-skctc-names-acting-cao-new-dean.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:21:34 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø Fall 2025 Deans and Presidents List /newsroom/news/2026/fall-2025-deans-and-presidents-list.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:10:00 -0500 51ÉçÇø Logo 51ÉçÇø hosts MLK lecture on servant leadership in education /newsroom/news/2026/20260120-skctc-mlk-event.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:15:16 -0500 51ÉçÇø MLK Harlan sisters Sarah and Rachael Fannin celebrate LPN graduation at 51ÉçÇø /newsroom/news/2025/20251218-sarah-and-racheal-fannin-lpn-grads.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:31:16 -0500 Sarah and Racheal Fannin 51ÉçÇø welcomes new campus directors /newsroom/news/2025/20251218-skctc-new-campus-directors.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:24:49 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo Climbing toward opportunity: Kaden Boggs leads 51ÉçÇø's first lineman class /newsroom/news/2025/20251218-skctc-first-lineman-class.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:11:41 -0500 Lineman Class 51ÉçÇø opens enrollment for spring 2026 /newsroom/news/2025/20251211-skctc-express-enrollment.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:46:49 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø Cumberland campus to host community Christmas concert, highlighting local arts /newsroom/news/2025/20250112-skctc-cumberland-campus-christmas-concert.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:15:12 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø to celebrate Pineville campus grand reopening /newsroom/news/2025/20250212-pineville-campus-reopening.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 02 Dec 2025 09:06:34 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo Southeast's Brad Dyer named Best 51ÉçÇø Professor in Readers' Choice Awards /newsroom/news/2025/11-14-best-college-professor.aspx Brad Dyer, a longtime educator at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø, has been voted Best 51ÉçÇø Professor in the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards by Middlesboro News readers. Dakota Saylor Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:11:06 -0500 Brad Dyer Bray Dyer holding his Readers' Choice Award for Best 51ÉçÇø Professor Retirement after thirty years of distinguished service: Honoring Mary Good /newsroom/news/2025/20251107-retirement-after-thirty-years-of-service-mary-good.aspx Mary Good family Erica Marye <erica.marye@kctcs.edu> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Retirement of Mary Good mary good retirement 51ÉçÇø reports fall enrollment growth /newsroom/news/2025/20251107-skctc-reports-fall-enrollment-growth.aspx photo of 51ÉçÇø campus Erica Marye <erica.marye@kctcs.edu> Fri, 07 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500 Enrollment growth at 51ÉçÇø picture of a building on 51ÉçÇø campus Southeast to host 65th anniversary banquet /newsroom/news/2025/20251104-skctc-65-anniversary-banquet.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 15:18:36 -0500 51ÉçÇø 65 Anniversary 51ÉçÇø's Jamie H. Vaught releases seventh book on UK basketball /newsroom/news/2025/20251017-jamie-vaught-releases-seventh-book.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:01:27 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Community invited to sponsor and decorate a tree at the Kentucky Coal Museum's Festival of Trees /newsroom/news/2025/20251017-ky-coal-museum-festival-of-trees.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:19:11 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo New program at 51ÉçÇø empowers students with autism and other neurodiversities /newsroom/news/2025/20251008-skctc-lifeworks-bridge-academy.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:42:02 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' to feature more than a dozen live craft demonstrations /newsroom/news/2025/kingdom-come-swappin-meetin.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 17 Sep 2025 17:09:43 -0400 51ÉçÇø one of five in state to receive grant benefitting parenting students /newsroom/news/2025/skctcs-one-of-five-receive-grant.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:19:58 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo New 51ÉçÇø memorial scholarship honors Wallins legacy, supports students /newsroom/news/2025/20250826-new-skctc-memorial-scholarship.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:30:13 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Ribbon cutting to mark reopening of Caudill Hall at 51ÉçÇø Whitesburg campus /newsroom/news/2025/20250812-ribbon-cutting-reopening-caudill-hall.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:08:06 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø to host Open House and Resource Fairs /newsroom/news/2025/20250806-skctc-to-host-open-house.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 17:59:10 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø's Trio Student Support Services program awarded $1.75 million federal grant /newsroom/news/2025/2025-07-30-trio-awarded-grant.aspx The U.S. Department of Education has awarded Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø a federal TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) grant totaling $1.75 million to improve college retention and graduation rates among low-income, first-generation students, and/or students with disabilities. Dakota Saylor Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:43:51 -0400 Southeast Logo Southeast Logo 51ÉçÇø launches Gowns for Grads Fund to support students in need /newsroom/news/2025/2025-07-23-gowns-for-grads-fund.aspx In celebration of its 65th anniversary, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø has launched Gowns for Grads, a new initiative designed to ensure that every student has the opportunity to participate in commencement, regardless of financial barriers. Tiffany Hampton Wed, 23 Jul 2025 10:21:05 -0400 Logo Southeast Logo Middlesboro Alumni & Friends scholarship established to support 51ÉçÇø students /newsroom/news/2025/20250721-scholarship-established-to-support-students.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 21 Jul 2025 15:24:44 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Kentucky Coal Museum to host Festival of Arts on July 12 /newsroom/news/2025/20250907-kcm-to-host-festival-of-art.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 09:12:18 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø welcomes new president as college marks 65th year /newsroom/news/2025/skctc-welcomes-new-president.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:45:33 -0400 Dr. Lee Harrison 51ÉçÇø announces spring semester President's & Dean's Lists /newsroom/news/2025/20250625-spring-semester-presidents-and-deans-list.aspx KCTCS Marketing <kctcsmarketingteam@kctcs.edu> Wed, 25 Jun 2025 14:42:07 -0400 51ÉçÇø Logo 51ÉçÇø celebrates record-breaking graduating class at 2025 commencement /newsroom/news/2025/20250512-skctc-record-breaking-graduation-2025.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 12 May 2025 10:40:00 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø and Lindsey Wilson 51ÉçÇø expand counseling degree partnership to Middlesboro /newsroom/news/2025/20250610-skctc-lwc-partnership.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 10 Jun 2025 15:46:05 -0400 Lillian Faye Simpson golf classic raises record funds for student scholarships /newsroom/news/2025/20230530-lillian-faye-simpson-golf-classic.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 30 May 2025 16:18:01 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø names Dr. Lee Harrison as president /newsroom/news/2025/20250514-skctc-names-new-president.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 14 May 2025 14:01:00 -0500 Lee Harrison 51ÉçÇø celebrates Knox students 'Going Pro' with new careers /newsroom/news/2025/20250505-skctc-celebrates-knox-students-going-pro.aspx 51ÉçÇø celebrates Knox students 'Going Pro' with new careers Erica Marye <erica.marye@kctcs.edu> Mon, 05 May 2025 15:26:14 -0400 51ÉçÇø celebrates Knox students ‘Going Pro’ with new careers Beloved Broadcaster Honored with Porch Dedication /newsroom/news/2025/20250417-beloved-broadcaster-honored-with-porch-dedication.aspx Casey Brock Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:17:00 -0500 Brandon Robison 51ÉçÇø announces fall semester President's & Dean's Lists /newsroom/news/2025/20250428-fall-2024-presidents-deans-list.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:35:06 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø celebrates Cumberland students 'Going Pro' with new careers /newsroom/news/2025/20250425-going-pro.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:44:03 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Beloved broadcaster honored with porch dedication, new fund to support communication students at 51ÉçÇø /newsroom/news/2025/20250418-beloved-broadcaster-honored-with-porch-dedication.aspx Erica Marye <erica.marye@kctcs.edu> Thu, 17 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0500 Brandon Robinson Southeast celebrates 65th anniversary with Giving Day, April 16 /newsroom/news/2025/2025-04-15-giving-day.aspx Kicking off its 65th anniversary with purpose, Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø will participate in Giving Day on Wednesday, April 16--a 24-hour campaign focused on raising funds to support student success and essential needs. Lee Harrison Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:57:00 -0500 Southeast Logo Southeast Logo 51ÉçÇø celebrates Harlan students 'Going Pro' with new careers /newsroom/news/2025/20250414-skctc-celebrates-harlan-students-going-pro.aspx Dakota Saylor Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:09:00 -0500 Southeast Logo Southeast Logo 51ÉçÇø's Pathfinder of the Year: Megan Carruba honored at Harlan County High School /newsroom/news/2025/20250404-skctc-pathfinder-of-the-year.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:58:17 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø's Dr. Sandy Holbrook Honored with 2025 E.W. Conover Faculty Excellence Award /newsroom/news/2025/20250328-dr-sandy-holbrook-honored.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:08:21 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø recognized by Achieving the Dream as a 2025 Leader 51ÉçÇø /newsroom/news/2025/skctc-recognized-by-atd.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:56:30 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø Education Foundation scholarships now open for 2025-26 academic year /newsroom/news/2025/20251402-skctc-scholarship-app.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 18 Feb 2025 08:36:37 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø alum Garrett Phillips enters respiratory care career with record-high score on national board exam /newsroom/news/2025/20250702-skctc-alum-gets-high-score-national-board-exam.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 05 Feb 2025 10:30:11 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo Southeast employee named chair of KRCC board of directors /newsroom/news/2025/20250302-skctc-employee-named-chair-krcc-board.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 03 Feb 2025 15:18:33 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 100% Employment Success for 51ÉçÇø Turf Management Participants /newsroom/news/2025/20251501-employemt-success-turf-management.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:12:56 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 22nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration returns to Cumberland campus /newsroom/news/2025/20251301-mlk-day-celebration.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 16 Jan 2025 13:37:16 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø opens spring enrollment with flexible online options /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-opens-spring-enrollment.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 13 Dec 2024 09:03:05 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo $91,000 in scholarships awarded to support 51ÉçÇø healthcare students /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-recives-scholarships.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 09:17:57 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø Night offers financial aid and enrollment support /newsroom/news/2024/college-night.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 26 Nov 2024 10:22:40 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø celebrates first graduating class from Knox campus CDL program with 100% success rate /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-knox-campus-cdl-program.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:14:12 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo Over 250 trees on display at this year's Festival of Trees at Kentucky Coal Museum on December 7 /newsroom/news/2024/2024-11-13-festival-of-trees.aspx Holiday cheer is set to fill the air in Benham with over 250 decorated trees on display at the annual Festival of Trees returns on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kentucky Coal Museum. Themed holiday displays include Whoville-inspired decor in the basement and a charming toy display in the front window. Dakota Saylor Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:01:52 -0500 Festival of Trees The Festival of Trees. Free event at Kentucky Coal Museum on Saturday, Dec 7th from 6-9 p.m. W. Bruce Ayers publishes his second novel ‘A Christmas Dilemma’ /newsroom/news/2024/bruce-ayers-announces-new-book.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:41:00 -0500 51ÉçÇøS Logo $3 million renovation underway at 51ÉçÇø Pineville campus /newsroom/news/2024/3-million-renovation-underway.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 29 Oct 2024 08:40:46 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Two veterans set to graduate from Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø /newsroom/news/2024/two-veterans-set-to-graduate-from-skctc.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 25 Oct 2024 10:12:59 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø Receives $1,633,164 from Appalachian Regional Commission's POWER Initiative /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-receives-money-from-arc-power-initiative.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 14:56:08 -0400 51ÉçÇø Logo 51ÉçÇø launches peer support specialist program for Knox County inmates /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-launches-new-program.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:29:33 -0400 Peer Support Specialist Group 60th Annual Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' celebrates Appalachian heritage while supporting hurricane relief efforts /newsroom/news/2024/swappin-meetin-flood-relief.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:23:20 -0400 swappin meetin HCTC and 51ÉçÇø to co-sponsor flood relief drive /newsroom/news/2024/hctc-skctc-flood-relief-drive.aspx Casey Brock Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:51:07 -0400 51ÉçÇø Logo Katina Fields appointed as new registrar at Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical 51ÉçÇø /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-new-registrar.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:24:04 -0400 Katina Fields Kylie Royce - From Southeast to directing dreams /newsroom/news/2024/student-sucess-story-kylie-royce.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 16:57:03 -0400 Kylie Royce 51ÉçÇø Announces New Scholarship /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-announces-new-scholarship.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:04:58 -0400 Alexis Freeman Kingdom Come Swappin' Meetin' on the rebound for 60th year /newsroom/news/2024/kingdom-come-swappin-meetin-60th-year.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0500 swappin meetin 51ÉçÇø, HCTC co-sponsor dignitary day in Harlan County /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-hctc-hosts-dignitary-day.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:28:00 -0500 Digitary Day Southeast Board of Directors to meet /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-board-to-meet.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:42:07 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Summer programming enriches local youth /newsroom/news/2024/summer-program-at-skctc.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Wed, 07 Aug 2024 10:37:31 -0400 Summer Youth Program Nurse Aide courses offered throughout region /newsroom/news/2024/nurse-aide-offered-thoughout-region.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:24:08 -0400 Nursing Student Grand Reopening of the Southeast HUB at 51ÉçÇø Cumberland Campus /newsroom/news/2024/grand-reopening-skctc-hub.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:18:45 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo Southeast names new Dean of Advancement and PR /newsroom/news/2024/untitled.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:15:00 -0500 Celebrating the Retirement of Five Esteemed 51ÉçÇø Employees /newsroom/news/2024/skctcs-celebrates-retirements.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:52:47 -0400 51ÉçÇøS Logo 51ÉçÇø announces spring semester President's & Dean's Lists /newsroom/news/2024/2024-skctc-honor-roll.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Mon, 01 Jul 2024 15:41:56 -0400 51ÉçÇø Deans List Southeast Education Foundation raises record $18,425 for student scholarships at 2024 Lillian Faye Simpson Golf Classic /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-2024-golf-scramble.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 12:26:00 -0400 51ÉçÇø Golf Scramble 51ÉçÇø grad wins prestigious UK research opportunity /newsroom/news/2024/skctc-grad-wins-uk-research-opportunity.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 14 May 2024 10:51:00 -0500 Jamie Fee 51ÉçÇø welcomes interim president Dr. Patsy Jackson /newsroom/news/2024/skctcs-welcomes-interim-president.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Dr Patsy Jackson 51ÉçÇø Professor Rebecca Miller retires after three decades of service /newsroom/news/2024/rebecca-miller-retires.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rebecca Miller Trent Noah raises bar on the court, in the 51ÉçÇø classroom /newsroom/news/2024/trent-noah-raise-bar-on-court-skctcs-classroom.aspx Casey Brock <casey.brock@kctcs.edu> Thu, 30 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Trent Noah