In Northern Kentucky, neighbors are gathering around maps, markers in hand, to identify heat, flooding and pollution—then build solutions together. The Climate Safe Neighborhoods program integrates various data layers, including environmental data on air quality, temperature, flood-prone areas and tree canopy cover, into geographic information systems. The project combines social, economic and demographic data in […]
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Community Voices: What are tariffs and why do they matter?
This Community Voices column about tariffs is written by Janet Harrah, the senior director for the Center for Economic Analysis and Development in the Haile College of Business at Northern Kentucky University. Let’s talk about tariffs. Yeah, we know—it’s not exactly dinner table conversation. But here’s the thing: Tariffs affect the prices you pay, the […]
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NKU’s INKUBATOR program guides students from side hustles to startups
Northern Kentucky University Haile College of Business entrepreneurship student John Wharton is leveraging his background in lawn care and support from The INKUBATOR accelerator program to build a technology startup. As a teenager growing up in Boone County, Wharton would mow his neighbors’ lawns on the side, leading him to start his own lawn care […]
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NKU to give 3% raises as it launches ‘people-centered’ strategic plan
Northern Kentucky University’s new strategic plan is people-focused, starting with 3% raises to all full-time faculty and staff. Northern Kentucky University is launching a new three-year strategic plan called “Forward Together: Led by Purpose, Driven by People.” NKU President Cady Short-Thompson presented the new strategic plan at the June 11 board of regents meeting. The […]
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Two years after $24M deficit, NKU reaches balanced budget
Northern Kentucky University expects to finish fiscal year 2025 with positive cash flow for the first time in five years and only the third time in 11 years. The NKU Board of Regents passed a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year during the June 11 meeting. NKU Vice President for Administration and Finance and […]
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NKU welcomes alumna as chief human resources officer
Northern Kentucky University is welcoming Norse alumna Amy Gellen as the next chief human resources officer. Gellen has over 20 years of experience in human resources and talent acquisition and will officially assume her role at NKU on June 25. “Amy will bring a strong expertise in employee engagement and professional development that I think […]
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Community Voices: What is a citizen academy and how can I get involved?
This Community Voices column on citizen academies is written by Darrin Wilson, an associate professor of public administration at Northern Kentucky University. In 2024, Gallup released its annual survey results on the public’s trust and confidence in government institutions. While local governments generally enjoy higher levels of trust compared to state and federal institutions, the […]
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How this NKU program brings healthcare to the underserved
For many, going to the doctor’s office is a routine, even boring part of life. But what if something happens, and you don’t know what kind of service you need? What if you don’t have insurance or an established primary care provider? What if you just aren’t familiar with the healthcare sector and its expectations? […]
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Community Voices: So you want to run for office?
This Community Voices column is written by Shauna Reilly, a political science professor at Northern Kentucky University. Whether you are happy with the status quo or want to change the world, now is a good time to consider a run for office. With no statewide elections this fall, there is an opportunity to think more […]
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NKU sponsors Ignite Students for national educators conference
Northern Kentucky University’s College of Education is supporting future educators by sponsoring a group of young scholars as they travel to the Educators Rising National Conference in Orlando, Florida, this summer. The college presented a $6,000 check to students at the Ignite Institute on May 1 to help fund their experience at the national conference for […]