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AppLE Awards deadline extended

The nomination deadline for Forward in the Fifth’s 2013 AppLE (Appalachian Leaders in Education) Awards has been extended through Feb. 28 to allow more time to complete and submit nominations…
sdodson
January 21, 2013
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Prayers for Sandy Hook

Prayers, messages of hopes, and money were sent to the families of the 26 victims of Sandy Hook Elementary School from the Somerset-Pulaski County community hundreds of miles away to…
sdodson
January 4, 2013
LeadershipNewsRogers Scholars

RS Ambassadors food drive

Rogers Scholars Ambassadors helped make Christmas a little brighter for needy families in Pulaski, Laurel, and Wayne counties. Ambassadors—former Rogers Scholars graduates—collected more than 170 canned and nonperishable food items shortly before the…
sdodson
December 21, 2012
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EIEA Young Entrepreneur

Small business entrepreneur Hong R. Zhang Durandal—winner of the 2012 Excellence in Entrepreneurship’s “Young Entrepreneur” award —is working to bring high-skilled “green” jobs to Eastern Kentucky. Durandal, founder and president,…
sdodson
December 11, 2012
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Mitchell joins Executive Committee

The Center for Rural Development announces Robert “Bob” Mitchell, former district administrator and long-time political advisor for U.S. Congressman Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05), will serve a three-year term on its…
sdodson
December 4, 2012
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Celebrating the holiday season

The Bell Tones helped The Center for Rural Development celebrate the arrival of the holiday season this week with a special night of entertainment that culminated with a tree-lighting ceremony. More than 100…
sdodson
November 27, 2012