Beginning in the fall of 2025, tuition for all undergraduates in the states of Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky will all share the same rate. This new initiative was introduced Monday as the “3 States, 1 Rate model,” which will allow students to qualify for in-state tuition regardless of county of residence within these states. This […]
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NKU ranked as a top university for ‘Best Value’ by The Wall Street Journal
Northern Kentucky University has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top universities in the country for best value and setting graduates up for their careers, ranking 29th out of 500 universities for best value.
NKU president testifies on DEI as issue resurfaces in Frankfort
Northern Kentucky University president Dr. Cady Short-Thompson told a Republican-led state legislative committee investigating DEI in postsecondary education that the university’s regional accreditation is tied to “expectations” of diversity, equity and inclusion. Accreditation indicates that a college or university meets specific education standards and is usually necessary to compete for federal funding. Regional and national […]
Nominees vying for open NKU board seat
Three nominees are being considered for a spot on the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents with the departure of board chair Rich Boehne, whose term expired on June 30. The Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating Committee submitted the names of Karen Finan, Candace McGraw and Lillie Christine Hoots to Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday. All […]
Tiburcio Lince brings ‘alegría’ to Latino Student Initiatives at NKU
LINK nky partnered up with Northern Kentucky University’s Advanced News Media Workshop class and NKU’s student newspaper The Northerner for this series on the changing face of Northern Kentucky. Read the other stories in this series here: Two years ago, Leo Calderón retired from NKU after serving over three decades as director of Latino Student […]
FAFSA delays: NKY impact and what’s happening now
Northern Kentucky University financial aid teams breathed a sigh of relief last week as they stuffed financial aid packages into envelopes for incoming freshmen. “It is definitely a huge relief for our families and our students. It’s also a relief in terms of the team that has worked extremely hard to ensure we are accurate […]
NKY students move to National Civics Bee state tournament
Carmen Deatley-Rosales, James Owen Taylor, and Samantha Morrell won first, second, and third place at the National Civics Bee at NKU and will move on to the state tournament in Louisville.
Lt. Governor Coleman to join NKU in recognizing education graduates
Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman will attend the Northern Kentucky University Teacher Candidate Recognition Ceremony and inaugural pinning on Monday, April 29 to celebrate the graduates of the College of Education’s Teacher Preparation and Education Studies department.
Institute for Health Innovation hosts Camp Norse
Camp Norse, a pre-collegiate summer camp at Northern Kentucky University, offers students an opportunity to explore in-demand careers, experience college life and cultivate skills for future success.
NKU recognized as military friendly school with gold distinction
NKU has been recognized as a Military Friendly School with Gold distinction, demonstrating its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students and their families through multiple programs and resources.

