A Northern Kentucky University professor and his colleagues have discovered that one of the universe’s biggest black holes is much smaller than initially thought. The research conducted by Dirk Grupe, NKU associate professor and chair of the Department of Physics, Geology and Engineering Technology, and colleagues at the Max-Plank-Institute for Radio Astronomy in Germany have […]
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New report ranks NKU’s MBA program among nation’s best
Northern Kentucky University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has ranked among the best in the country, according to a new report by U.S. News and World Report. This is the fourth consecutive year that the online MBA program at the Haile College of Business has appeared in this ranking. The college achieved its goal […]
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Grammy-nominated harpist to perform free concert at NKU
Grammy-nominated harpist Brandee Younger is coming to Northern Kentucky University’s Greaves Concert Hall in March to perform a free concert open to the public. Younger recently made history at the 2022 Grammy Awards as the first Black female solo artist nominated in the “Best Instrumental Composition” category for her song “Beautiful Is Black.” Over her […]
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NKU Barstool helps students meme their way through college
Written by Killian Baarlaer, arts and life editor at The Northerner Barstool NKU is NKU’s very own branch of the pop culture and sports media outlet Barstool Sports. At a university that produces what can be at times meek and aloof student experience because of a commuter-dominant student body, Barstool NKU is perhaps the strongest […]
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NKU Interim President: ‘She’s beyond an administrator. She’s a leader’
Approximately three months after the abrupt announcement of the departure of Northern Kentucky University President Ashish Vaidya, interim President Bonita Brown took on her new role. As she wrapped up her first week as interim president, Brown said she had spent much of the time prepping for what could be anywhere from six to 12 […]
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Shakespeare’s classic comedy ‘Twelfth Night’ comes to NKU
Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts continues its theater and dance season with William Shakespeare’s timeless classic “Twelfth Night.” The play will run from February 16-26, at NKU’s Stauss Theatre. “Shipwrecked on the shores of the kingdom of Illyria, Viola believes herself alone in the world, and her twin brother drowned,” according to a release […]
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NKU alone atop Horizon heading into rematch with Milwaukee
NKU is heading into the final weekend of January in sole possession of first place in the Horizon League. “Still at the top of the league, but we’re not satisfied at all,” said NKU junior guard Marques Warrick. “We practice every day like it’s going to be our last game going into it. So, that’s […]
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“Sammy Burrow” Vinson’s confidence helps Norse to the top of Horizon
The moxie that Sam Vinson carries isn’t necessarily intentional, rather something that comes natural to the Norse sophomore. “Sam is a guy that has great swag. We call him Sammy Burrow,” Northern Kentucky University basketball coach Darrin Horn said. “He has a certain presence and confidence to him.” Sam’s swag for the Norse has helped them […]
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NKU floats name for potential interim president
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents is expected to consider a resolution to appoint Bonita Brown, vice president and chief strategy officer at NKU, as the university’s interim president at their meeting on Wednesday. The resolution, announced in an agenda sent out Tuesday afternoon, comes after the abrupt departure of former NKU President Ashish Vaidya, […]
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1,300 graduates to be honored at NKU commencement Saturday
Over 1,300 students will be honored this Saturday at NKU’s 50th Commencement ceremony. Students who completed requirements for graduation from the College of Education, College of Arts & Sciences, and the College of Informatics will be honored at 10 a.m. Students in the Haile College of Business and the College of Health and Human Services […]
