Riverfest Park & Ride shuttle service is returning this year. Catch a ride on Sunday, Sept. 3, for $6 round trip (cash only.) Parking will be at NKU in lots K, L, and M, with shuttles running from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. to get you down to the festivities. Passengers can bring a foldable […]
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Highland Heights goes smoke-free next month
Highland Heights will officially become smoke-free Monday, Sept. 18, and will join three other neighboring Campbell County smoke-free cities. Smoking will be prohibited inside any building or place of employment in Highland Heights, such as offices, hostels, factories, churches, bars, restaurants, bingo halls, bowling alleys and stores, according to a press release from the Northern […]
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‘It is alien species’: What is the state of AI in the NKY workplace?
Artificial intelligence is melding itself into the economy, creating radical changes in workplaces across the United States. With these changes, employers have been forced to grapple with its effects on company policy, employee workflow and implementation within the workplace. AI has been described in hyperbolic or even apocalyptic terms, with some business futurists warning of […]
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NKU saves over 3,000 pounds of food waste through composting
FUEL NKU, Northern Kentucky University’s on-campus food pantry, and NKU Sustainability have saved over 3,000 pounds of food waste from landfills in just one year, according to a press release from the university. Composting became part of FUEL’s daily operations last summer when NKU partnered with GoZero Services to further sustainability efforts. To date, NKU has […]
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NKU Board of Regents member appointed to second term
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents announced Monday a second term for Gov. Andy Beshear-appointed Regent Ashley Himes. The Board of Regents is the governing body responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and policies at NKU. Himes was re-appointed to the board for a second six-year term. Himes is an NKU graduate currently serving […]
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NKY Chamber to discuss needs of growing Latin American population
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is exploring how regional employers can meet the needs of the region’s growing Latin American population. The Investing in Equity Series event, titled LatinX Immigration – NKY’s Fastest Growing Population, will dive deeper into how business owners and regional leaders can make diversity, equity and inclusion part of the Northern Kentucky business […]
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NKU hosting event to help students ahead of first day of school
Still have questions about enrolling, payment options, housing, or financial aid? The Fast Track Student Services Event is a one-stop shop where students can interact with various departments to ensure a successful transition to Northern Kentucky University. Complete your application, confirm your enrollment, discuss financial aid, and talk about housing with representatives so that you can […]
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Next generation of IT talent at NKU professional development conference
Hundreds of students interning with the region’s largest information technology employers are at Northern Kentucky University today for an all-day professional development conference. The students represent more than 50 universities from across the country. The IT Intern Summit brings IT students with chief information officers and senior IT leaders from the CIO Roundtable member companies […]
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Local educators invited to cybersecurity camp
Northern Kentucky University is offering local educators an opportunity to learn more about cybersecurity and cyber defense mechanisms during the College of Informatics’ annual GenCyber Camp. The camp is designed to provide K-12 educators with an intensive, free cybersecurity education-based professional development experience. The camp offers a knowledge base and comprehensive resources enabling teachers to […]
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NKU to host sessions for local educators on school safety
NKU’s College of Education is hosting the Safe Schools Institute for local educators, in collaboration with the Kentucky Center for School Safety, on Thursday, Aug. 3. The Safe Schools Institute will consist of listening sessions featuring topics related to safety, such as “School Climate & Culture: The Impact of School Safety” and “Leadership and the […]
