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 […]
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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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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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Local couple finalists in dream wedding giveaway, help them win
Northern Kentucky couple Elise Curtis and Wyatt Dalbey have the opportunity of a lifetime: to have their wedding paid for. The current Northern Kentucky University seniors are finalists in a contest organized by local businesses in Madison, Indiana, to fund a couple’s wedding. They are one of five couples in the running, with the winner […]
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NKU student Jake Stokes revived the campus investment club
When Jake Stokes arrived in the United States in 2017 from India on a culinary visa to work as a casino chef, he never imagined he’d one day lead a university investment club. Now, the NKU finance student is preparing for graduation next spring as he fulfills his dream career in finance. In late 2023, […]
