Northern Kentucky University announced Bethany Vice Bowling as the new permanent dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Bowling has served as interim dean since January 2024. Bowling started her career at NKU in 2007 as a faculty member in the Department of Biological Sciences. She was promoted to associate professor in 2013 and […]
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NKU celebrates 57th founding anniversary
Northern Kentucky University is celebrating its 57th anniversary with a Founders’ Day celebration and 1,968 minutes of giving. Founders’ Day celebrates all things Norse, where students, alumni, faculty and staff can share their pride and give back to NKU. In recognition of the university’s founding year, the event will begin at 8 a.m. on March […]
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NKU opens registration for 2025 summer camps
Registration is open for several Northern Kentucky University summer camps. Every year, NKU’s summer camp program allows young students to explore career options and develop skills. Activities range from nature exploration and board game design to filmmaking, finance and cybersecurity. Most camps offer flexible scheduling to accommodate working families with optional early drop-off and aftercare […]
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Bridging the gap: How NKY is preparing for an AI-driven future
What will jobs look like in the future? Northern Kentucky’s economic and political leaders are asking themselves this question. Artificial intelligence and automation are rapidly integrating into the local economy, with workers in white—and blue-collar fields increasingly incorporating the technology into their daily work schedules. In 2023, consulting firm McKinsey & Company published a report […]
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NKU faculty premiere documentary on abolitionism in the region
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center will host a screening of a documentary on abolitionism created by three Northern Kentucky University faculty. NKU Black Studies Professor David Childs, Teaching Professor John Gibson and Associate Professor Brian Hackett collaborated with NorseMedia, NKU’s student-staffed audio and video production house, to create “Underground: Freedom Stories Along the Borderland,” […]
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NKU approves option to pay student athletes
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents voted to allow the university to pay its athletes. The National Collegiate Athletic Association, (NCAA), is changing its rules for Division 1 schools. Non-power 5 schools (schools not in the five major conferences) have the option to opt into the new structure. The NKU Board of Regents voted […]
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NKU’s Dodgeball Club is not just a game – it’s a sport
NKU Dodgeball Club, led by President Hunter Theissen, is a student-run club that competes in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association, with practices and matches that involve strategy and teamwork, and a focus on building community and having fun.
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Former Ludlow superintendent joins NKU as special advisor
Mike Borchers, former superintendent of Ludlow Independent Public Schools, has been appointed as a special advisor to NKU’s President, Cady Short-Thompson, to advise on K-12 education and connect students to career development and post-secondary opportunities.
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Central Campbell County Fire District introduces new engine
The Central Campbell County Fire District has added a new 2024 Pierce Enforcer Fire Engine to their fleet, which was officially deemed ready to serve after a “first wash” and months of planning and hard work.
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Northern Kentucky University welcomes new regent
Shea Conley, an attorney with experience in personal injury and product liability cases, has been appointed to the Board of Regents at Northern Kentucky University.