Kentucky News - January 2, 2012

State:

• 2013 General Assembly: Six issues with uncertain futures in 2013 (cnl2)
• Kentucky Ed. Commissioner Terry Holliday: Pension Reform Likely Legislative Focus (WFPL)
• WKU President Gary Ransdell: UPike Addition to Kentucky System Would Be Costly (WFPL)
• State Rep. Mayfield talks about 2013 Kentucky General Assembly session (Central KY News)
• TVA Pays School That Produces Energy (WBKO)
• WKU president: Adding Pikeville University would be expensive (Business First of Louisville)
• Tim Sullivan | U of L can make lots of gains off the Sugar Bowl field too (The Courier-Journal)
• MSU officials remain vigilant about safety at the university (Murray Ledger & Times)
• Legislators preparing for session (The Paducah Sun)
• New Opportunity School for Women gets $15,000 grant from '12 Days of Giving' (Richmond Register)
• Education focus of Kids Count 2012 (Daily Independent)
• WKU students earn CFM designation (Bowling Green Daily News)
• UK pediatric heart program under review; chief on leave (The Lane Report)

National:

• Why Do Academically Promising Students Not Choose College? (Education Week)
• Placement Tests Still Rule (Inside Higher Ed)
• Analysis Adds to Data Showing the Economic Benefits of a College Degree (The Chronicle of Higher Ed)
• STEM Teacher Fellowship Program Grows With New Jersey Plans (Education Week)
• Deal Delays Across-the-Board Cuts (Inside Higher Ed)