Wanna take bourbon classes in college? Northern Kentucky University has your back. They’re offering classes to the bourbon-curious and long-time imbibers alike. NKU, with partners MeetNKY and New Riff Distillery, announced Thursday evening the launch of the Norse Spirit Society, a five-class non-credit program that provides exclusive bourbon education and experiential sessions to the community. […]
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Young Women LEAD returns to NKU
Motivational speaker Adrienne Bulinski and Miss Kentucky Hannah Edelen are two of the headliners at the Young Women LEAD conference at Northern Kentucky University in October. Conference leaders said they are happy to be able to bring attendants together in person this year for interactive breakout sessions, keynote speakers, lunch and networking. “We are excited […]
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More than free fashion: Care Closet seeks to enhance lives of all students
Written by Emily Sisk, news editor at The Northerner Countless racks of trendy and timeless fashion fill the corner of University Center 142 with life. The garments patiently hang on the racks, waiting to be hand-picked and worn by students. Professional suits and sport coats, graphic tees and workout attire are amongst the mix of […]
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Looking for something to do this weekend? Try NKU’s Nature Adventure Day
Northern Kentucky University’s Research and Education Field Station invites the community to its annual Nature Adventure Day on Sept. 25, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Family and friends visiting the field station will spend the afternoon exploring the unique natural features across the St. Anne Wetlands, part of a 155-acre conservation easement on and near the […]
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NKU training program helps staff transition students from military to civilian life
Transitioning from a military mindset to that of a student at a university can be difficult. The Veterans Resource Station (VRS) at Northern Kentucky University implemented the Green Zone Brigade Training program to combat some of those challenges that military-affiliated students face when transitioning to civilian life. “We do a good job teaching them how […]
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How NKU plans to use its $53.8M for asset preservation
The Kentucky legislature awarded Northern Kentucky University with $46.7 million for asset preservation during the legislative session. As part of those funds, the university agreed to a 15% match equaling an additional $7 million in matching funds, totaling $53.8 million. The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education presented its plan for university asset preservation to the […]
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LINK streetscapes: Back to college edition at Northern Kentucky University
This special edition of Streetscapes looks at Northern Kentucky’s largest university, Northern Kentucky University. Last edition we started with my alma mater, Thomas More, so I turned to friends, current students and alumni for the top NKY spots off campus that every student must visit before graduation. Carabello Coffee: 107 E 9th St., Newport This […]
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Brighton Center to hold ribbon cutting for Opportunity House
Opportunity House, a program aiming to help college students experiencing homelessness, is opening on the Northern Kentucky University campus. Brighton Center, NKU, and the City of Highland Heights will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3530 Alexandria Pike to celebrate the opening of Opportunity House on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 12:30 p.m. Opportunity House is a […]
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NKU announces new assistant VP of development
Northern Kentucky University recently announced Shelly Deavy as the next assistant vice president of development. A Northern Kentucky University alumna, Deavy will begin her new role as assistant vice president on Sept. 12. She comes to NKU from the University of Cincinnati Foundation, where she served as assistant vice president of development. Prior to her […]
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NKU’s Shauna Reilly honored with Regents ProfessorshipÂ
Northern Kentucky University Professor Dr. Shauna Reilly is being honored with the Regents Professorship for her contributions to the university and students. The recognition, which the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents established, “aims to recognize professors at NKU who exemplify NKU’s values and have brought acclaim to the university through an exceptional record of […]
