NKU will pay former women’s basketball Head Coach Camryn Whitaker-Volz over $250,000 in accordance with a separation agreement, including monthly payments of $13,397 beginning in April and ending in October 2024, and a lump sum of $160,765 on or before November 30, 2024.
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HR investigation: Players, staff alleged NKU women’s basketball coach made ‘racial’ and ‘homophobic’ remarks
A Human Resources investigation into Northern Kentucky University women’s basketball coach Camryn Volz claims players alleged Volz made “racial remarks” and homophobic comments, as well as fostered an “environment of fear and intimidation within the team.” NKU announced on April 5 the university and Volz “amicably agreed” Volz would not return next season. “NKU thanks […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports shorts from Holmes, CovCath, Beechwood, Brossart, St. Henry, Walton, NKU, TMU and elsewhere
Covington is in the news on several sporting fronts. Information is coming fast from Covington Catholic and Holmes high schools and the city itself, where an official has received his due. Commitments, offers and transfers are all here and I have a fish story in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. GULLETT STEPS DOWN AS […]
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NKU recognized as military friendly school with gold distinction
NKU has been recognized as a Military Friendly School with Gold distinction, demonstrating its commitment to supporting military-affiliated students and their families through multiple programs and resources.
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NKU unveils lecture series on AI’s impact on humanity
Northern Kentucky University is holding a lecture series that explores how artificial intelligence is shaping humanity, offering insights, reflections and discussions around the impact it’s having on the world.
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Research forecasts modest population increase in Northern Kentucky in next quarter century
Northern Kentucky is projected to see modest population growth over the next 25 years, according to a recent study completed by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development. In total, Northern Kentucky’s population is expected to grow by .5% annually through 2050, reaching approximately 457,000 residents, according to the baseline scenario outlined in […]
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$21M proposed for NKY medical examiner, crime lab project
The Kentucky Senate is proposing $21 million to bring a new state medical examiner’s office and current Kentucky State Police crime lab under one roof in Northern Kentucky, with the site expected to open in 18 to 24 months if funding is approved by lawmakers this year.
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NKU grads among 3 finalists for Kentucky education commissioner
The Kentucky Board of Education has selected three finalists for the post of Kentucky Commissioner of Education, including two educators with doctorates from NKU, and is expected to name a new commissioner before the end of this month.
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports shorts from St. Henry, Simon Kenton, Cooper, Ryle, Beechwood, Boone County, NKU and TMU
LaRosa’s MVP awards and coaching hires are coming fast and furious in the area. The Cooper basketball programs proved they are the winningest in Northern Kentucky. Life on the diamond is powering up for NKU, and Thomas More catchers are off to quick starts. In the spirit of quickness, the fastest 1,000 words in sports: […]
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NKU considers tuition hike, fee hikes to reach balanced budget by 2025
The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents heard a presentation on the university’s budget, which proposed a 2% tuition hike and 5.9% hike in housing and board fees to facilitate a balanced budget by the 2025 fiscal year at their March meeting.
