Northern Kentucky University’s Athletics Director Christina Roybal, who has occupied the position since 2022, will step down at the end of May, according to a university announcement, to “pursue other opportunities.” “Christina has achieved what she came to accomplish and will complete her service at NKU on May 30,” according to a statement from University […]
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‘No such thing as a competitor’s veto’ and other arguments as Kentucky CON debate renews
The debate over certificate of need regulation in Kentucky is back for the 2026 legislative session. House Bill 407 from Rep. Marianne Proctor, R-Union, would limit the ability to request a hearing before the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to certificate of need applicants. Currently, all “affected persons” may request a hearing but they no longer would […]
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Dayton state of the schools address highlights student achievements
The Dayton City Council chambers were nearly bursting Tuesday night, as the council prepared to hear Dayton Independent School District’s superintendent Rick Wolf deliver his second State of the Schools address. Instead, he let the students speak for themselves. Dayton senior Hailey McVey is enrolled in two Gateway dual credit classes; sociology and entrepreneurship. She […]
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Newport Independent Schools names new superintendent
The Newport Board of Education announced Tuesday that its interim superintendent, Matt Atkins, has been selected as the permanent superintendent of Newport Independent Schools. The Newport Independent School District appointed Atkins as its interim superintendent on June 25 of last year. Atkins was appointed to the interim role after then-superintendent Tony Watts resigned in May. […]
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Vote for the NKY Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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Anne Frank exhibit comes to Ballyshannon Middle School
Students at Ballyshannon Middle School in Boone County will lead their peers through an interactive exhibit about Anne Frank and the broader history of the Holocaust later this month. Dubbed Anne Frank, A History for Today, the exhibit is coming to the school following a recommendation from Kevin Dailey, who teaches at the school and […]
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Senate president asks lawmakers to fund research collaborations by KY universities
Republican Senate President Robert Stivers wants the General Assembly to put $150 million into research consortiums to encourage Kentucky’s public universities to work together to benefit the state. Senate Bill 6 is a follow up to 2024 legislation Stivers successfully carried that sets up a research consortium endowment for Kentucky universities to encourage collaboration on projects. SB 6 […]
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Covington museum to highlight skills enslaved Africans brought to America
The Behringer-Crawford Museum in Covington will host a virtual presentation on skills, trades and other knowledge enslaved Africans brought across the Atlantic Ocean and how they influenced the broader cultural landscape in the Americas. The presentation is slated for March 10. “Rather than learning trades only after arrival, many individuals were already accomplished in areas […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Zachary Neal
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Zachary Neal of Campbell County Middle School. Neal is a middle school teacher who was nominated by Adam Marotta because he “takes learning to a new level for his students.” “He cultivates meaningful experiences and goes beyond what is written in […]
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NKU projects $1.9M deficit in 2027 amid enrollment declines
Northern Kentucky University is once again facing a tough road ahead regarding its budget. While NKU is projecting a positive surplus for fiscal year 2026, the fiscal year 2027 draft budget projects a $1.9 million deficit due to declining enrollment, potentially lower-than-anticipated state appropriations and planned raises. The lower-than-anticipated state appropriations come from House Bill […]