After 15 years at the helm of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics (COI), Dean Kevin Kirby is preparing to return to his roots. Provost Diana McGill announced today that Kirby will step down from his deanship at the end of June to rejoin the faculty, marking the end of a transformative era that spanned […]
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NKU to close Callahan Hall and Northern Terrace
Residents of NKU’s East Residential Village received an email on March 20, informing them that their current housing option would no longer be available starting Fall 2026. The East Village will permanently close starting next academic year and students who had reserved spots to live there have been offered other options. Reasons for this change […]
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Science funding loosens but uncertainty remains at NKU
A year after a cold front of federal mandates threatened to freeze scientific research, spring has brought a cautious thaw to university labs. Last February, as part of a broader effort to cull government spending, the Trump administration eliminated thousands of workers at key federal science agencies including NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
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The Hidden Chapter Bookstore: A sanctuary built on community
Written by The Northerner’s Ella Rose Johnson Cozy warm lighting illuminates those who trickle into the whimsical shop. A room comes to life as creative kindred spirits enter the space. People of all walks of life wander in looking to find their favorite book or hoping to pick up a new read. Regardless, all who […]
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‘Beloved’ stray cats to be removed from NKU’s campus
The stray cats living at Northern Kentucky University’s Landrum Academic Center are to be removed due to health and safety concerns, according to university officials. Maintenance crew and staff members who have been caring for them were allegedly given until Feb. 27 before local animal shelters are called in. “We know many members of the […]
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Scrolling vs. Studying: Are NKU Students “Brain-Rotted?”
It’s late Monday night as Emma Heib situates herself on the couch to study. As a junior Electronic Media and Broadcasting major, the end of the semester means suffocating pressure. A tower of exams, papers and projects looms in the back of her mind. She has an exam on Friday she needs to prepare for; […]
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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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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, […]