Eight seniors at Holmes High School in Covington have earned two years’ worth of college credits through Northern Kentucky University’s Young Scholars program, and were honored with a ceremony at NKU on April 29.
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NKU, Beechwood High School partner to address teacher shortageÂ
NKU College of Education has partnered with Beechwood High School to send future teachers to Washington, D.C. this summer, providing financial support for eight students to attend the Educators Rising national conference.
Hardin Fast: NKY sports shorts from NKU, TMU, Beechwood, CovCath, Ryle, Highlands, Newport and points in between
Area basketball coaching hires continue at a rapid pace. Offers, commitments, transfers and invitations are coming in quickly. A local football player gets the score of his life. I have another fish story. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. FORMER BULLDOG BECOMES BEECHWOOD COACH Celeste Hill Brockett is the new Beechwood […]
Neal back to lead Thomas More women’s hoops
Thomas More University has named Brian Neal as the new head coach of its women’s basketball program, replacing Jeff Hans, who recently left to become the head coach of the Northern Kentucky University women’s program.
NKU men’s basketball roster taking shape
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team experienced minimal turnover in the transfer portal this offseason, with six returnees and three newcomers expected to add depth to the roster.
Corporex founder Bill Butler to receive honorary doctorate from NKU
Bill Butler, founder, CEO and chairman of Corporex, will receive an honorary PhD in education from Northern Kentucky University for his dedication to the prosperity of Northern Kentucky and philanthropy.
Hardin Fast: Local college sports shorts from NKU, TMU and elsewhere
Hot on the heels of our prep report is a look at local colleges where records are being broken, coaches are continuing to be hired and transfers are quickly coming and going. Plus, stats galore! High school or college, it’s still the fastest 1,000 words in sports. NORSE ADD ANOTHER LITHUANIAN AND HE’S BIG Paulius […]
Cady Short-Thompson officially installed as president of NKU
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was officially installed as Northern Kentucky University’s first permanent female president on April 26, 2024, and will serve as the university’s seventh president.
Northern Kentucky University to offer an AI minor
Artificial Intelligence is being used in many ways at Northern Kentucky University, and the university is preparing its students for the future by offering an AI minor.
NKU to host 2024 National Civics Bee, promoting civic engagement
Northern Kentucky University will host the 2024 National Civics Bee on April 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon in NKU’s University Center Ballroom. The annual quiz event encourages civic engagement among young people.

