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Medical assistants, also known as "clinical assistants," are the healthcare professionals who help keep hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics running smoothly. They complete a variety of administrative and clinical tasks…

Guide to Medical Assisting career paths

Medical administrators are responsible for making sure that healthcare facilities are operating efficiently. They perform the administrative tasks needed to keep clinics and hospitals functioning, and this allows doctors…

Guide to Medical administration career paths

Dental assistants are qualified individuals who provide patient care and support as dentists perform procedures and routine exams. They are an integral part of the dental team; they work alongside dental hygienists…

Guide to Dental assisting career paths

A registered nurse (RN) is a healthcare professional who has completed the necessary education and training to obtain a nursing license, allowing them to practice nursing within their jurisdiction. RNs play a crucial role…

Guide to Nursing career paths

Nursing assistants, also called nurses’ aides or CNAs, are the individuals who assist patients with activities of daily living and other healthcare needs. They can work in many different settings. Most nursing assistants work…

Guide to Nursing Assisting career paths

Pursuing a career as a veterinary technician or assistant can be an excellent option for animal-lovers seeking a more affordable and accelerated degree program that doesn't require attending veterinary medical school. The veterinary technician…

Guide to Veterinary Assisting and Technology career paths
University of Pikeville’s Tanner College of Dental Medicine receives grant for pediatric dentistry accessibility

The grant comes from the National Association of Dental Plans in an effort to improve access to pediatric dental care in Central Appalachia.

February 12, 2026
Kentucky State University launches two new bachelor degree programs

The new programs, a Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Science program and a Bachelor of Arts in Public policy Program, were both approved by the Council on Postsecondary Education on January 30, 2026.

February 12, 2026
Owensboro Community and Technical College launches Workforce Academy with Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club

The partnership is made possible through a grant Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club received from Kentucky's Kids Workforce Grant through the Kentucky Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs and the Kentucky Education & Labor Cabinet.

February 12, 2026
Morehead State University receives federal funding to support Space Science Center

The university’s Space Science Center was recently selected to track NASA’s Artemis II mission.

February 11, 2026
Eastern Kentucky University receives grant from Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

The grant will support healthcare career training at the university through the funding of equipment purchases.

February 11, 2026
Saint Mary’s College opens new Prikkel Advising, Career, and Experience (PACE) Center

The new center is the college’s home for advising, career integration, and applied learning, which will help students align their academic learning with their future goals.

February 10, 2026
Indiana University Bloomington receives grant for new media learning lab

The Indiana Newsroom is a learning lab within the Media School at Indiana University Bloomington that will provide journalism students with paid learning experiences.

February 10, 2026
Vincennes University opens new Center for Health Sciences and Learning Innovation

The new building is home to the College of Health Science and Human Performance.

February 10, 2026
Marshall University receives gift for Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The $1.2 million gift comes from nonprofit Quality Insights in support of the university’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship as it seeks to advance rural healthcare in the state.

February 10, 2026
Tennessee Technological University to offer new Master of Science in Child Life program

The university will become the first public institution in Tennessee to offer the program.

February 9, 2026
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