Throughout her nearly nine months on the job, Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson has helped the college reduce a multimillion-dollar budget deficit she inherited while juggling the challenges arising from the ever-changing landscape of higher education. In October 2023, Short-Thompson took over for former president Dr. Ashish Vaidya, who left the position in December […]
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Cady Short-Thompson officially installed as president of NKU
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was officially installed as Northern Kentucky University’s first permanent female president on April 26, 2024, and will serve as the university’s seventh president.
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NKY Chamber of Commerce honors NKU president with Community Award
Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya received the NKY Community Award Tuesday from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The award is presented by the Chamber to individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout the Northern Kentucky metro that have made a positive difference in the community. Vaidya has been president at NKU since 2018. “Since being […]