Northern Kentucky University’s partnership with FC Cincinnati is getting some love from the Kentucky General Assembly. Last week, the Kentucky Senate proposed authorizing $16 million in bonding authority for the expansion and renovation of NKU’s soccer stadium, Scudamore Field, as part of the next two-year state budget. The bond authorization is included in the Senate […]
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NKU grads among 3 finalists for Kentucky education commissioner
The Kentucky Board of Education has selected three finalists for the post of Kentucky Commissioner of Education, including two educators with doctorates from NKU, and is expected to name a new commissioner before the end of this month.
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NKU considers tuition hike, fee hikes to reach balanced budget by 2025
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents heard a presentation on the university’s budget, which proposed a 2% tuition hike and 5.9% hike in housing and board fees to facilitate a balanced budget by the 2025 fiscal year at their March meeting.
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Anti-DEI bills raise concerns among NKU students, faculty
James Renton said he gets why some Kentucky lawmakers and others want to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion policies at public universities like Northern Kentucky University, his alma mater. “I grew up in a conservative town and I can understand personally that change is very difficult, especially for people who were raised with certain […]
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NKU launches veteran leadership minor
NKU has launched a Veteran Leadership minor to recognize and credit the skills and experiences gained by military and veteran students during their service, allowing them to translate their knowledge and expertise into academic credit.
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NKU extends freshman scholarship decision deadline amid FAFSA delays
NKU is extending the deadline for incoming freshman to accept merit scholarship awards from May 1 to June 1 due to delays in the federal government’s implementation of changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
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NKY medical examiner’s office renovation: 18-24 months, funding needed
State justice cabinet officials say it could take 18 to 24 months for another Northern Kentucky Medical Examiner’s Office to reopen in NKY if funding for the project is included in the next state budget. Based on recent estimates from project designers, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet budget director Rebecca Norton told the Senate Appropriations […]
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NKU names new VP of finance, CFO
NKU has hired Chris Calvert as its new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer. Calvert has been CFO at Cincinnati State Technical and Community College since 2017.
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Miss NKU winner advocates for after-school programs, aims to make a difference
Kandice Williams, an NKU cheerleader and an elementary school teacher, was crowned the second-ever Miss NKU, a local preliminary under Miss America, and will go on to compete for Miss Kentucky.
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NKU to host first personal finance competition for Kentucky students
NKU is hosting a National Personal Finance Challenge, a nationwide competition that offers high school students a chance to build their knowledge regarding spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk.