HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY (FOX19) - Help is on the way for Kentucky college students interested in transferring their credits or associate degree to a four-year university. On Wednesday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST, the state’s colleges and universities will host “Transfer Madness,” the first entirely online, statewide transfer fair where students can chat online with transfer advisors, search for scholarships, download materials and get questions answered.

Northern Kentucky University will participate in the online transfer fair.

“NKU is pleased to support this exciting effort which will be a great resource for students interested in learning more about higher education opportunities across the state," said NKU President Geoffrey Mearns.

Students can register early for Transfer Madness at www.transfermadness.org.

ALEXANDRIA, KY (FOX19)  - Campbell Ridge Elementary is in their third year of collecting pull tabs for the Ronald McDonald House at Cincinnati Children's Hospital.

So far this year they have collected 200.8 pounds of tabs, but they want more. The RMH holds a contest every year for the school who collects the most tabs and this year, the Ridge has their sights set on first place. the school is asking for help with collecting pull tabs from the tops of pop cans, vegetable cans, dog/cat food cans, etc.

The tabs can be dropped off at CRES during normal school hours until the end of the year.

For more information, please contact Stacey Arnold at 859-448-4780.

FORT THOMAS, KY (FOX19) - Highlands High School seniors Madeline Gates and Hannah Laskey have been named two of more than 3,000 candidates in the 2013 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. Gates and Laskey were selected from nearly 3.4 million students expected to graduate from U.S. high schools in 2013.

Inclusion in the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, now in its 49th year, is one of the highest honors bestowed on graduating high school seniors. Scholars are selected on the basis of superior academic and artistic achievements, leadership qualities, strong character and involvement in the community and school activities.

“This is an honor and a great opportunity and chance to represent our school,” said Gates.

“I think being active members in the school and community is important,” added Laskey, “and I appreciate that this award recognizes our achievements and contributions.”