In the battle to hire talent, small startups must be able to compete with larger companies that have access to more resources. Zac Strobl, director of the Northern Kentucky University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship housed under the Haile College of Business, said this could strain startups looking to find their footing. “There’s a lot […]
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Urgency, budget needs drive swift appointment of Diana McGill as provost at NKU
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents voted to confirm the appointment of new Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Diana McGill at their meeting Wednesday morning, despite some trepidation from faculty about the process of the appointment. “I promise to give everything to face our challenges, to solve problems together […]
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Kentucky first in college enrollment growth; private for-profit, community colleges make gains
Kentucky colleges and universities led the nation in overall enrollment growth between fall 2022 and fall 2023, according to national data – with undergraduate enrollment leading the way. Overall postsecondary enrollment in Kentucky was up 5.6% between the 2022 and 2023 fall semesters, according to data reported by the National Student Clearinghouse in October 2023. […]
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Sensors to test air quality near RMR in Newport head to NKU to sync
The Northern Kentucky Sierra Club is working with the Federal Environmental Protection Agency Region Four on an air quality study focused on River Metals Recycling. The PurpleAir sensors will measure particulate matter, which is fine inhalable particulates in the air, such as organic chemicals, heavy metals, dust, etc. The sensors will be placed at 12 […]
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NKU students conduct soil testing in Newport near River Metals Recycling
A Northern Kentucky University class has conducted soil sampling and testing around River Metals Recycling in Newport. The testing comes amid controversy about the daily operations of River Metals Recycling, where residents have expressed concern over the release of chemicals they worry could be harmful to neighbors. The study was not done in conjunction with […]
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Haile College of Business establishes two new scholarships
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business is establishing two new scholarships that will be awarded to students in the construction management program. The scholarships are part of the Lifelong Investment and Future Transformation Scholars program that the university started in 2019. The Haile College of Business Construction Management Advisory Board is endowing one scholarship, […]
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NKU Ethics Bowl team is heading to nationals
The Northern Kentucky University Ethics Bowl team competed in a regional competition on Nov. 18 at Marian University in Indianapolis, finishing in second place and advancing to the national competition for the first time in school history. The Ethics Bowl is an annual competition where teams from surrounding colleges and universities work to solve moral […]
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NKU students are uncovering the past at Newport Barracks
Northern Kentucky University students are working to better understand the history buried at the Newport Barracks. The Newport Barracks site was a part of the United States Army operations for over a century. Thousands of soldiers called the barracks home during its use, and today, it remains a historical landmark in the city. Director of […]
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FUEL NKU to host Friendsgiving dinner
It’s turkey time at Northern Kentucky University. Their on-campus food pantry, FUEL NKU, will host the sixth annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Monday, Nov. 20. NKU students, faculty and staff will have a traditional Thanksgiving meal provided by the food pantry. There is no cost to attend the event, but attendees are encouraged to bring a […]
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NKU’s chief financial officer resigns
Northern Kentucky University’s Chief Financial Officer, Jeremy Alltop, has resigned from his position effective Jan. 2, 2024, according to an email university president Cady Short-Thompson sent to staff. According to the email from Oct. 30, Alltop is leaving higher education altogether to pursue new opportunities. Alltop came to NKU in July 2022 and was part […]