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.
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Covington Works program to offer new internship for potential startup employees
In the battle to hire talent, small startups must be able to compete with larger companies that have access to more resources. Zac Strobl, director of the Northern Kentucky University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship housed under the Haile College of Business, said this could strain startups looking to find their footing. “There’s a lot […]
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Urgency, budget needs drive swift appointment of Diana McGill as provost at NKU
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents voted to confirm the appointment of new Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs Diana McGill at their meeting Wednesday morning, despite some trepidation from faculty about the process of the appointment. “I promise to give everything to face our challenges, to solve problems together […]
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Kentucky first in college enrollment growth; private for-profit, community colleges make gains
Kentucky colleges and universities led the nation in overall enrollment growth between fall 2022 and fall 2023, according to national data – with undergraduate enrollment leading the way. Overall postsecondary enrollment in Kentucky was up 5.6% between the 2022 and 2023 fall semesters, according to data reported by the National Student Clearinghouse in October 2023. […]