Northern Kentucky University broke ground on its new tennis complex Tuesday. Once complete, the complex will contain six tennis courts and will serve as the primary facility for the university’s tennis programs. Construction is expected to be completed by June. “For our student-athletes, this tennis complex will mean home,” said Director of Athletics Christina Roybal […]
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Donate blood, get NKU tickets this weekend in Fort Mitchell
The Fort Mitchell branch of Hoxworth Blood Center, located on Grandview Drive, is running a special incentive on Sunday, Feb. 1 and Monday, Feb. 2. Donors who give blood at the location during those dates will get two free vouchers for NKU Basketball tickets. Donor should register in advance at hoxworth.org/donors/locations/ft-mitchell.html.
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NKU earns community engagement classification from Carnegie Foundation
Northern Kentucky University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as collaborations between higher education institutions and their larger communities with the purpose of sharing knowledge and resources to enrich scholarship, prepare educated and engaged citizens, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility, address critical societal issues and contribute […]
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NKU students work to bring under-used dementia therapy to U.S.
What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people, opportunity and the future of Northern Kentucky. Farris, a Northern Kentucky philanthropist, made his first gift to NKU on Feb. 12, 1997. He continued to support the university until his death on Dec. 1 at […]
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Behind the shine: The unsung heroes keeping NKU clean
Early in the morning and late into the evening, one team is on a mission to keep Northern Kentucky University’s campus shining. “We have a lot of loyal members who take pride in what they do and have been here for 10-15 years,” said Chris Kalmar, the first shift supervisor of custodial services. The squad […]
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NKU unveils CST Circle to strengthen donor involvement
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson launched a new initiative to garner support for the school’s philanthropic efforts. The CST Circle, a donor-engagement initiative, is designed to involve alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters in supporting the university’s philanthropy. Its purpose is to direct financial contributions toward key philanthropic priorities that strengthen faculty, students, […]
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Transfer students: A key NKU strategy to offset the impending enrollment cliff
A long-dreaded enrollment cliff is finally in view for U.S. universities, and NKU is preparing to mitigate the potential damage. This steep drop-off, also known as the demographic cliff, is a predicted phenomenon born from a persistent downturn in the national birthrate following the 2008 Great Recession. While the dive was initially projected to be […]
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Norse Innovators club rings in the season with first holiday marketplace
The second floor of the Student Union was turned into a hub of commerce and holiday festivity on Thursday, as the Norse Innovators hosted their first-ever Norse Holiday Marketplace. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., students, faculty and staff browsed a selection of goods ranging from food and drinks to jewelry and clothing, all created […]
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NKU student Jake Stokes revived the campus investment club
When Jake Stokes arrived in the United States in 2017 from India on a culinary visa to work as a casino chef, he never imagined he’d one day lead a university investment club. Now, the NKU finance student is preparing for graduation next spring as he fulfills his dream career in finance. In late 2023, […]