Northern Kentucky University was recently awarded a planning grant that will support humanities programs with teaching practices that close equity gaps, among other things. The Cornerstone: Learning for Living Planning Grant will fund Becoming a STAR at Northern Kentucky University and Beyond: A Pathway through the Foundation of Knowledge General Education Program. It is the […]
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NKU offers discounted tuition for city employees in Cincinnati, Covington
NKU announced that employees for the city of Cincinnati can seek a 30% discount on tuition for the master’s program. Covington city employees and those who work for the Northern Kentucky Area Development District have access to the same benefit, too.
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NKU names next vice president of legal affairs/general counsel
Grant Garber has been named the next vice president for legal affairs/general council at Northern Kentucky University. He starts on July 18. NKU President Ashish Vaidya said that the university is “delighted” to have Garber join the campus. “With his extensive experience in public higher education and a strong commitment to ourmission, Grant will be […]
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Summit panel tackles strategies for diversity, inclusion
“I remember 25 years ago, the idea of having a conversation like this … If we had talked about having a diversity summit, people would have said we lost our mind and excused us from the meeting,” said John Hawkins, president and CEO of MPI Consulting. “And yet, here we are today.” Hawkins was one […]
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NKU startups pitch at statewide compeition
Three startups representing Northern Kentucky University completed a near-sweep of a recent statewide, intercollegiate pitch competition. Each of the three early-stage businesses placed in the competition and collectively walked away with $23,000 in prizes to continue to develop and pursue their business ideas. KY Pitch, an annual competition for students from Kentucky’s post-secondary universities and […]
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NKU to honor graduates this weekend at 2022 commencement ceremony
More than 1,900 students will receive diplomas this weekend at Northern Kentucky University’s commencement ceremonies. Salmon P. Chase College of Law students will graduate Friday, May 6, and all other colleges will graduate Saturday, May 7. The law ceremony is scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday; the ceremony for students in the colleges of education, arts […]
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NKU senior exhibition reflects cultural identity, perseverance
This story is written by Andrea Turner as part of LINK nky’s partnership with Northern Kentucky University A tearful goodbye was in order for graduating senior Mariam Shaban as she took the floor during this semester’s BFA Senior Exhibition artist talk at Northern Kentucky University. Her exhibit, “Lost in Wonder,” serves as a reminder of […]
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NKU names Christina Roybal next vice president and director of athletics
Northern Kentucky University announced that Christina Roybal has been selected as the university’s next vice president and director of athletics, effective July 1, 2022. Roybal succeeds Ken Bothof, who announced his retirement earlier this year. NKU will introduce Roybal at a press conference on Thursday, May 5, at 10 a.m. at Truist Arena. Roybal comes […]
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NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project announces funding awards
Completing its 22nd year, Northern Kentucky University’s initiative to add philanthropy to college classrooms has just invested nearly $30,000 in nonprofits locally and internationally. Students announced the awards this week at the spring celebration of NKU’s Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project. Students in 15 classes representing 12 different academic disciplines awarded thefunding to 14 nonprofits as […]
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NKU grads return to stage for Ukraine benefit concert
Anna and Dmitri Shelest are returning to the Northern Kentucky University campus Friday, April 22, for a concert to benefit Ukraine, and to help families like their own. The Shelests are professional pianists and natives of Kharkiv. Though some relatives live in the States, the majority of their family remains in Ukraine after the Russian […]
