Kentucky Community & Technical College System

08/20/2026

Headed to the Kentucky State Fair? Stop by the KCTCS booth in South Wing B on Main Street Kentucky.

08/11/2026

The last week before Fall semester starts is underway and campus is hopping! The Go KCTCS! Student Service Center is ready 24/7/365 to help you beat the crowd and assist with any questions you have.

Visit kctcs.edu/contact-us.aspx to chat or view frequently asked questions for your KCTCS college. Español accesible

08/10/2026

Today is the deadline to register your team for the KCTCS Foundation Clay Classic!

Make a difference in the lives of KCTCS students across the commonwealth while enjoying an afternoon of sporting clays, camaraderie and friendly competition.

The Clay Classic takes place Friday, Aug. 14, at Elk Creek Hunt Club in Owenton. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the shoot at 1 p.m.

Register your team at: https://kctcs.edu/giving/kctcsclayclassic.aspx

08/07/2026

Make a difference in the lives of KCTCS students across the commonwealth at the KCTCS Foundation Clay Classic, Aug. 14 at Elk Creek Hunt Club in Owenton.

Join us for an afternoon of sporting clays, camaraderie and friendly competition while supporting the KCTCS Foundation and the students we serve.

Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m., a safety talk and a 1 p.m. start.

Advance registration is required by Aug. 13. Teams are $750 for four shooters, and lunch-only registration is $50.

Register today: kctcs.edu/giving/kctcsclayclassic.aspx

08/05/2026

HealthForce Kentucky will host an Ambient AI Preview Day on Aug. 26 at its Training Hub and Innovation Center in Owensboro.

HealthForce Kentucky is a collaborative partnership among five Kentucky Community and Technical College System institutions including Elizabethtown Community and Technical College, Henderson Community College, Hopkinsville Community College, Madisonville Community College and Owensboro Community and Technical College, as well as Brescia University, Kentucky Wesleyan University, Green River Educational Cooperative, Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville.

Participants will receive exclusive access to HealthForce Kentucky’s 35,000-square-foot Innovation Simulation Center where they will test artificial intelligence tools in realistic clinical simulations and explore how emerging technology can support clinical documentation, workforce retention, operational decision-making and patient care.

Registration is required by Aug. 19, and seating is limited to 50 participants.

Read more: https://kctcs.edu/newsroom/news/2026/2026-0804-Healthforce-ambient-ai.aspx
Register: https://www.healthforcekentucky.org/aith/

08/04/2026

Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Dr. Ryan Quarles has appointed Dr. Juston Pate to serve as interim chancellor of Maysville Community and Technical College, effective Aug. 3.

Pate, who has served as chancellor of Elizabethtown Community and Technical College since 2017, will lead MCTC throughout the national search for the college’s next permanent chancellor. The search is expected to launch this fall.

Read more at: https://kctcs.edu/newsroom/news/2026/2026-0803-pate-interim-maysville.aspx

07/17/2026

We know which colleges cost the least 😉

Kentucky has eight public universities, each with tuition rates. Here's how much students can expect to pay.

07/09/2026

Beechwood High School counselor Megan Minton is helping students see what’s possible after graduation and find the path that’s right for them.

Named the 2026 KCTCS Pathfinder of the Year, Minton has helped expand access to dual credit, career-connected programs, and affordable college pathways. As part of the recognition, a Beechwood student will receive a $1,000 scholarship to attend any of the 16 colleges within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

Congratulations, Megan, and thank you for helping Kentucky students build confidence, break down barriers and create brighter futures.

Read More: https://kctcs.edu/newsroom/news/2026/20260709-pathfinder-of-the-year.aspx

07/08/2026

We’re creating even more opportunities in Eastern Kentucky.

KCTCS’ partnership with SOAR is another example of how we are working with industry to create workforce solutions, strengthen communities, and help Kentuckians build successful careers without leaving home.

Through six KCTCS colleges, participants will receive hands-on, industry-aligned training that leads to high-demand careers.

Learn more: https://www.wymt.com/2026/07/07/soar-kctcs-launch-nuclear-workforce-training-program-eastern-kentucky/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAS6gdNwZG9mA2ZkaWQWUKJKFZkasQQNTc0qFn69WRNc-9G4O2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4cGMimGbq3oAppL5YCx2y2yr7dhacz1HHXjRVErJay2tVO21Kq0ej5P7AjEw_aem_Jly2hHMrDH7fbtqxma3cDw

Participants will complete a 16-week, 240-hour training program.

07/06/2026

It’s summertime, but the Go KCTCS! Student Support Center is not on vacation! We are working hard for our students 24/7, answering questions, preparing for enrollment (enrolling for Summer and Fall now), and connecting students to resources.
Visit https://bit.ly/47nJeUI to chat or view frequently asked questions for your KCTCS college. Español accesible.