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Beckfield College Faculty Member Receives Statewide Master Teacher Award

12/14/2011 11:26:00 AM

Beckfield College Instructor Valerie Simmons was honored with a Master Teacher Award in Recognition of an Outstanding Job Performed for Students from the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools at their Annual Awards Meeting in Columbus, Ohio last month.  Simmons is an Assistant Librarian and Writing Instructor at the Beckfield College’s Tri-County Cincinnati, Ohio Campus.

Beckfield College Students Win Area Scholarships

9/28/2011 12:12:00 PM

Cincinnati, Ohio (September 28, 2011) – Four different Greater Cincinnati Beckfield College students recently received scholarships from two different organizations, the Ohio Association of Career Colleges and Schools (OACCS) and the Executive Women International (EWI) chapter.

Pete Minor memorialized at Beckfield College Music Event

8/9/2011 10:22:00 AM

Florence, Kentucky (August 9, 2011) From every tragedy there is a phoenix that rises, bringing new life.  Greater Cincinnati experienced the tragedy on April 8, 2011 when Pete Minor was struck and killed in a hit and run accident as he was changing his tire on the highway on his way to work.   Minor will be forever be remembered as a tree is planted in his honor and the auditorium at Beckfield College where he worked will be named the “Pete Minor Memorial Auditorium” on August 20 at 5:00 p.m.

Beckfield College Commencement Highlighted with 150 Graduates & Business Leader Rod Robinson

8/4/2011 9:39:00 AM

The pinnacle of any student’s academic career is achieved when he or she crosses the stage at graduation and receives a diploma.  More than 150 of Beckfield College’s graduates from the last four academic terms will experience this highlight this Saturday, August 6, 2011 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center at 2:00 p.m.  Rod Robinson, CEO of connXus.com, will be  the commencement speaker. 

Student-Focused Approach at Beckfield’s Tri-County Campus Initiates Expansion

7/6/2011 9:28:00 AM

Happy and fulfilled college students excited about  learning and being challenged are having a major impact on Beckfield College’s Tri-County Campus in Springdale, Ohio.  Since the College opened its doors in Ohio in 2009, the campus has grown from 15 students to more than 400 students.   The campus growth is directly attributed to student satisfaction, as more than 20% of the growth represents referrals of family and friends from current students.

Beckfield Celebrates National Nursing Week with Student Run Blood Drive

5/12/2011 8:13:00 AM

Kentucky Enquirer Visits Beckfield's Blood Drive

Steve Jarvis works with FOX 19 to Talk Police and the Use of Stop Sticks

5/11/2011 8:13:00 AM

http://www.fox19.com/story/14620917/stop-stick-use-in-the-tri-state

National Nurses Week Celebrated with Blood Drive at Beckfield College

5/6/2011 11:42:00 AM

Florence, Kentucky (May 6, 2011) The annual celebration of National Nurses Week begins May 6 and runs through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.  Beckfield College nursing students are celebrating with a Hoxworth Blood Drive at the College’s Florence Campus at 16 Spiral Drive behind Sam’s Club on Monday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for scheduled appointments or drop in donors.  The Hoxworth Bloodmobile will be in the parking lot. 

FOX 19 Announces Beckfield's Inaugural Virtual Firearms Competition

4/14/2011 8:30:00 AM

Story from FOX 19

Beckfield Hosts Virtual Firearms Competition

4/11/2011 1:37:00 PM

Do you carry a firearm as a part of your profession? Do you frequent the shooting range to maintain accuracy for self-defense and other purposes? Want to find out how good you are? Beckfield College and the Criminal Justice Department are hosting the inaugural Virtual Firearms Competition at their campus in Florence, Kentucky April 11 – May 19, 2011. 

TLC Network Stars "Police Women of Cincinnati" Straight Talk with CJ Students!

3/8/2011 8:54:00 AM

From prostitutes, pimps, and pushers to drunks, wife beater, and killers “you’ve got to love the job,” emphasized Officer's Colleen Deegan and Rose Valentino of the Cincinnati Police Department (CPD) and featured officers on TLC’s “Police Women of Cincinnati.”  These cops turned TV network stars addressed a packed classroom of criminal justice students and faculty at Beckfield College in Northern Kentucky on February 28.  With a Q&A format, both women shared a variety of stories helping these future criminal justice professionals understand the rewards, perils and challenges of the job.  "I often go for a run after my shift to de-stress, stated Officer Valentino. 

The Enquirer: Self-defense Advice: Head that Gut Feeling

3/1/2011 10:01:00 AM

Beckfield's Center for Security and Crime Prevention Center offers a variety of training options to students, criminal justice professionals and the public.  This article from The Enquirer notes a training session in self-defense recently provided to female employees of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. 

Article by Cindy Schroeder, Kenton County Reporter, The Enquirer

WLWT-TV News 5: 'Police Women' Serve as Inspiration to Others

2/21/2011 3:44:00 PM

 Check out this story from WLWT-TV News 5 about "Police Women of Cincinnati" speaking with criminal justice students at Beckfield College's Florence Campus on Monday, February 21, 2011. 

The Enquirer: Realty show police women tell truth about job.

2/21/2011 3:32:00 PM

Check out this story from The Enquirer/NKY.com about "Police Women of Cincinnati" speaking with criminal justice students at Beckfield College's Florence Campus on Monday, February 21, 2011. 

FOX 19: Criminal justice students learn the job from "Police Women of Cincinnati"

2/21/2011 3:27:00 PM

Check out this story from FOX 19.

Community Press: New Non-Profit Helps Park Hills Officers

1/6/2011 11:58:00 AM

Dr. Jack Brown, Dean of Criminal Justice at Beckfield College, is the Executive Director of the new Mainspring Charitable Foundation, a new not-for-profit that provides financial assistance to those in need in the law enforcement, education, military and medical fields.

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/C2/20101223/NEWS/12230326/

Snow Doesn't Deter Nursing Graduation for Beckfield College Students

12/20/2010 10:25:00 AM

Greater Cincinnati’s White Death last week certainly didn’t deter Beckfield College from celebrating the accomplishments of their third graduating class of Practical Nurses at a traditional pinning ceremony on Thursday, December 17 at Receptions in Erlanger, Kentucky.

Community Press: Beckfield Campus Expands Programs, Facilities

12/15/2010 7:42:00 AM

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20101130/NEWS/11300334/Beckfield-campus-expands-programs-facility

Community Recorder: Beckfield Expands for Second Time in Two Years

12/15/2010 7:40:00 AM

http://nky.cincinnati.com/article/C2/20101210/NEWS/12100323/Beckfield-expands-for-second-time-in-two-years

Leadership, Integrity and Discipline Focus of Criminal Justice Awards

11/9/2010 9:39:00 AM

The field of criminal justice has grown in function and professionalism and Beckfield College has responded with rigorous academics, state-of-the-art equipment for training, and focus on the intangible elements of leadership, integrity and discipline. Major Jack Prindle, Boone County Sheriff, provided the keynote address emphasizing these very characteristics to the crowd of more than 150 people who attended the first Beckfield College Criminal Justice Awards Banquet at Summit Hills Country Club in Kentucky in late October.

BENGALS HELP A SCHOOL PROJECT BENEFIT NKY KIDS IN NEED

10/13/2010 8:34:00 AM

School projects are a great learning experience, but an upcoming senior project from Beckfield College will help more than just a student’s grade. This project will help feed more than two dozen kids from Northern Kentucky for an entire year. 

Beckfield College Bulldogs Medal at Kentucky’s Bluegrass Games

8/11/2010 12:01:00 PM

The Beckfield College Bulldogs soccer team from Pendleton County, Kentucky placed second in the soccer category at the Bluegrass State Games in July in Lexington, Kentucky. 

Sky's the Limit! Newsletter from Beckfield College, July 2010

7/6/2010 1:38:00 PM

 Newsletter to the Greater Cincinnati Community from Beckfield College, July 2010

FOX 19 shares story of Beckfield College Nursing Student & Veteran using Post 9/11 Bill Benefits

5/28/2010 9:23:00 AM

Jason Egan is a 7 1/2 year Navy Veteran and is now a nursing student at Beckfield College.  He is taking advantage of the Post 9/11 GI Bill to get his degree.  WXIX-TV Fox 19 shares his great story of service and his promising future as a nurse. 

100% Practical Nursing Graduates from Beckfield College Pass NCLEX on First Try!

5/26/2010 10:47:00 AM

100% of Beckfield College’s first Practical Nursing class passed the NCLEX-PN Licensure Examination upon first try. The Practical Nursing program launched in January of 2009, expanding the rigorous and demanding nursing educational offerings available a the College. The NCLEX-PN is a state required board examination from the Kentucky Board of Nursing to provide licensure upon graduation from an approved nursing college. 

Firearms Training for Students and Police at Beckfield College

5/4/2010 1:57:00 PM

Beckfield College has opened their firearms training system to area police departments for advanced, time efficient training. The Criminal Justice program at the College has the latest Firearms Training System (FATS) which generates real life experiences through state-of-the-art virtual technology and provides the most advanced hands-on firearms training possible.   Police departments, along with a Citizen’s Police Academy, have now trained on it successfully. 

Donuts are out for CJ Students @ Beckfield College: New Fitness Partnership Announced

3/30/2010 11:15:00 AM

No donuts for today’s criminal justice professionals! Excellent nutrition and superb physical conditioning are necessary to succeed in the field.   Beckfield College believes so strongly in this aspect of job preparedness, they have joined forces with Northern Kentucky’s premier fitness organization, Silverlake and Better Bodies, to ensure their criminal justice students have access to develop the necessary physical training for a career in 21^st century criminal justice.

New Decade Brings New Programs & Continued Growth at Beckfield College

2/23/2010 9:16:00 AM

Staying true to its commitment to meet the evolving needs of the community, Beckfield College has added new in-demand programs to its slate of academic offerings. This locally based and operated degree granting institution of higher learning, with campuses in Florence, Kentucky and Tri-County Cincinnati, Ohio, offers bachelor and associate degrees, along with certificate and diploma programs in business, health, computer technology, criminal justice, and legal studies. New programs include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and associate degrees in Cardiology Technician and Hospitality Administration. 

Wolfer Becomes President at Beckfield College

12/8/2009 4:34:00 PM

Beckfield College Offers Virtual Fire Arms Training to Students and Local Law Enforcement

9/29/2009 3:44:00 PM

Florence, KY (September 28, 2009) Use of force by police officers is necessary and often controversial, but by using virtual technology with today’s weapons of choice in the field, the new digital small arms training simulator at Beckfield College will provide safe and effective training for students and officers in the field. 

WLWT-TV 5 News Story about Beckfield College's FATS Simulator

9/24/2009 4:34:00 PM

 WLWT-TV 5 News Story about Beckfield College's FATS Simulator