Covington Police are asking the community for help in locating a missing city resident and student at Northern Kentucky University. Murry (Alexis) Foust, age 22, was last seen Monday, April 27, according to Covington PD. Surveillance footage put Foust’s last known location in Latonia. “Northern Kentucky University is aware that one of our students, Murry […]
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Northern Kentucky University receives gold Military Friendly rating
Northern Kentucky University has received a gold rating from Military Friendly, a organization that surveys and rates institutions and employers on their willingness and programing effectiveness for both veterans and active-duty service members and their families, for 2026. Gold ranks are conferred upon institutions that score within the top 10% of the organization’s surveys. “At […]
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Dean of NKU’s College of Informatics, Kevin Kirby, to step down
After 15 years at the helm of Northern Kentucky University’s College of Informatics (COI), Dean Kevin Kirby is preparing to return to his roots. Provost Diana McGill announced today that Kirby will step down from his deanship at the end of June to rejoin the faculty, marking the end of a transformative era that spanned […]
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NKU to close Callahan Hall and Northern Terrace
Residents of NKU’s East Residential Village received an email on March 20, informing them that their current housing option would no longer be available starting Fall 2026. The East Village will permanently close starting next academic year and students who had reserved spots to live there have been offered other options. Reasons for this change […]
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Science funding loosens but uncertainty remains at NKU
A year after a cold front of federal mandates threatened to freeze scientific research, spring has brought a cautious thaw to university labs. Last February, as part of a broader effort to cull government spending, the Trump administration eliminated thousands of workers at key federal science agencies including NASA, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
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French film showings, discussions come to NKU this March & April
A series of French films and discussion sessions will return to Northern Kentucky University in March and April. The films will be brought to the campus thanks to a partnership between Albertine Cinémathèque of French Films, as well as NKU’s Cinema Studies, English and World Languages & Literatures programs. Albertine Cinémathèque is a program funded […]
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NKU Athletic Director to depart university
Northern Kentucky University’s Athletics Director Christina Roybal, who has occupied the position since 2022, will step down at the end of May, according to a university announcement, to “pursue other opportunities.” “Christina has achieved what she came to accomplish and will complete her service at NKU on May 30,” according to a statement from University […]
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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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Sam Vinson heading to The Land Down Under
It’s been quite a taxing year for Sam Vinson. The Highlands and Northern Kentucky University grad has had to deal with recovering from a knee injury and eligibility appeals to the NCAA. He recently got some relief as he’s headed to Australia to begin his professional basketball career. Vinson signed with the Northern Star Resources […]
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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 […]