Hundreds of student competitors from across Kentucky will gather at Northern Kentucky University for the 2026 FIRST LEGO League state championships on Feb. 28 and March 14. The statewide robotics competition, now in its 12th year at NKU, brings together elementary, middle and high school students. Events will run from 11:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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Netflix filmmaker to keynote NKU Black Cinema Celebration
Producer, filmmaker and CEO of Black Monarch Entertainment Olivia Charmaine Morris will serve as the keynote speaker and guest lecturer at Northern Kentucky University’s Black Cinema Celebration next week. “The two-day event is part of NKU’s Black History Month celebration and aims to provide students with a deeper level of education in relation to film, […]
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NKU receives $1M gift for study abroad programs, scholarships
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business announced Wednesday it had received a $1 million endowment from longtime Economics Department Chair and Professor Gary E. Clayton and his wife, Jonna R. Clayton, to support study abroad programs and provide scholarships for economics students. “NKU is deeply grateful to Gary and Jonna for their remarkable generosity […]
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NKU breaks ground on new tennis complex
Northern Kentucky University broke ground on its new tennis complex Tuesday. Once complete, the complex will contain six tennis courts and will serve as the primary facility for the university’s tennis programs. Construction is expected to be completed by June. “For our student-athletes, this tennis complex will mean home,” said Director of Athletics Christina Roybal […]
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Donate blood, get NKU tickets this weekend in Fort Mitchell
The Fort Mitchell branch of Hoxworth Blood Center, located on Grandview Drive, is running a special incentive on Sunday, Feb. 1 and Monday, Feb. 2. Donors who give blood at the location during those dates will get two free vouchers for NKU Basketball tickets. Donor should register in advance at hoxworth.org/donors/locations/ft-mitchell.html.
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NKU earns community engagement classification from Carnegie Foundation
Northern Kentucky University has received the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification. The Carnegie Foundation defines community engagement as collaborations between higher education institutions and their larger communities with the purpose of sharing knowledge and resources to enrich scholarship, prepare educated and engaged citizens, strengthen democratic values and civic responsibility, address critical societal issues and contribute […]
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NKU students work to bring under-used dementia therapy to U.S.
What you need to know A group of occupational therapy students at Northern Kentucky University is researching a form of occupational therapy for patients with dementia called cognitive stimulation therapy, which has been arguably underutilized in the United States. “It’s a standard care over in the UK,” said occupational therapy doctoral student Jenna Range, who […]
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A legacy that endures: Oakley Farris’ lasting impact on NKU
Oakley Farris didn’t view his support of Northern Kentucky University as philanthropy; he saw it as an investment in people, opportunity and the future of Northern Kentucky. Farris, a Northern Kentucky philanthropist, made his first gift to NKU on Feb. 12, 1997. He continued to support the university until his death on Dec. 1 at […]
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Behind the shine: The unsung heroes keeping NKU clean
Early in the morning and late into the evening, one team is on a mission to keep Northern Kentucky University’s campus shining. “We have a lot of loyal members who take pride in what they do and have been here for 10-15 years,” said Chris Kalmar, the first shift supervisor of custodial services. The squad […]
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NKU unveils CST Circle to strengthen donor involvement
Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson launched a new initiative to garner support for the school’s philanthropic efforts. The CST Circle, a donor-engagement initiative, is designed to involve alumni, faculty, staff, students, and community supporters in supporting the university’s philanthropy. Its purpose is to direct financial contributions toward key philanthropic priorities that strengthen faculty, students, […]
