Northern Kentucky University has received a gold rating from Military Friendly, a organization that surveys and rates institutions and employers on their willingness and programing effectiveness for both veterans and active-duty service members and their families, for 2026. Gold ranks are conferred upon institutions that score within the top 10% of the organization’s surveys. “At […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Sarah Stienmetz
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Sarah Stienmetz, a teacher at Campbell County Middle School. Stienmetz was nominated by Shelbi Hitch “for consistently holding high expectations for both students and staff while challenging the entire school community to continuously improve.” “Through thoughtful questioning and reflective practices, this […]
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Dean of NKU’s College of Informatics, Kevin Kirby, to step down
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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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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NKY advocate uses personal story to reshape autism understanding
“It is a spectrum, and if you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum, you’ve met one person on the autism spectrum,” said autism advocate Erin Clemens. Clemens was evaluated for autism in the sixth grade, but she didn’t fit the stereotype at the time, and it was dismissed. Fast forward to the 10th grade, […]
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River Ridge traffic, parking redesign clears planning commission
Renovation plans for roads and parking around River Ridge Elementary in Villa Hills cleared a public facility review from the Kenton County Planning Commission Monday night, marking the latest in a long planning process to address concerns about car stacking on Amsterdam Road, which leads into the campus. Stacking refers to the tendency of cars […]
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The LINK nky Educator of the Week: Allison Donaldson
The votes are in, and this week’s LINK nky Educator of the Week is Allison Donaldson, a first-grade teacher at John W. Reiley Elementary School. Donaldson was nominated by Joey Cucchiara because she “truly embodies everything you hope for in an elementary educator.” “She is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and patient, and it shows in everything […]
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Vote for the LINK nky Educator of the Week
At LINK nky, we believe that educators – whether they are teachers or principals, tutors or superintendents – are at the heart of our community’s success. The Educator of the Week contest is our way of recognizing and celebrating the incredible educators who go above and beyond for Northern Kentucky students every day. By highlighting their dedication, […]
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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) […]
