University to work with black Baptist organization (Courier-Journal.com)
Campbellsville University has signed an agreement with the General Association of Baptists in Kentucky, the state’s largest black Baptist group. Campbellsville will continue to increase diversity on campus by providing scholarships to members of the predominantly African-American churches in the group. Other collaborative opportunities between the university and the group will also grow out of the relationship. Said CU President Michael Carter, “It’s just trying to really build a sense of community across racial lines, especially within Baptist life.” Read the full article.

Dry Ridge native fights war on hunger (Grant County News)
Georgetown College student Carrie Summers is profiled in her hometown newspaper for her role in Georgetown College’s Project Compassion and the United Nation’s World Food Programme’s War on Hunger.

Lindsey Wilson Alumna honored as outstanding education graduate in Southeast
From the Herald Leader’s “Education Notes” (Jan. 17)
Adair County Middle School Teacher Rachel Genakos has been named the outstanding education graduate in the Southeast United States. Genakos recently received the Professional Development Award from the Southeastern Regional Association of Teacher Educators. The award is given to the outstanding education graduate from colleges and universities in the 15-state education association. Genakos is a 2005 graduate of Lindsey Wilson College.