Dr. James Votruba, who served as Northern Kentucky University’s president for 15 years, died Tuesday night at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 79. While he may be most well known because of his tenure at NKU, which stretched from 1997 to 2012, in Northern Kentucky, Votruba has always been known for […]
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Inside LINK: Remembering Jim Votruba
Jim Votruba was involved with LINK nky even before I was. When I was recruited to help with writing a business plan and determining if LINK could be a viable business, as well as the voice of Northern Kentucky, I was building on years of work that Jim, along with a team of other business […]
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NKU, TMU pick up postseason wins
The Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More University men’s basketball teams were victorious in their postseason openers on Tuesday night, putting up a lot of points. The two had home games, NKU taking down Detroit in the first round of the Horizon League Conference Tournament, the Saints defeating Lake Erie College in the Great Midwest […]
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New fund at NKU supports veterans facing unexpected challenges
Northern Kentucky University has launched a new program to provide financial assistance to veteran students facing unexpected challenges. The Moonbeam Grant allows the university’s Veterans Resource Station to offer up to $500 to veterans enrolled at NKU who need help with expenses like car repairs, housing bills, textbooks or technology. “We don’t want to just […]
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Bellevue’s Sorrell stepping down after 17 seasons
The plan has been in the works for nearly a year. There was plenty of time to change his mind, but the plan remained in place after discussions with family. The school was ultimately notified. The players were eventually informed. The team kept everything a secret and games were played. The 2024-25 season wore on […]
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Kentucky HB 4 seeks to eliminate DEI programs at public universities
Diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, initiatives at Kentucky’s public universities are under attack again, as House Bill 4, HB 4, was filed on Wednesday. The bill, which was sponsored by Republican lawmaker Rep. Jennifer Decker, would prevent universities from using any resources to maintain or establish DEI offices, programs, positions or training. The bill […]
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Black employer showcase hosted at NKU Thursday
The third annual Black Employer Showcase & Talents will take place this week as part of Northern Kentucky University’s Black History Month programming. Known as B.E.S.T., this career fair is designed to connect minority students, alumni and community members with local minority-owned/led businesses and major corporations seeking diverse talent. The event aims to foster equity in […]
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Hamilton named HL Freshman of the Week
Conner grad and Northern Kentucky University freshman Anna Hamilton was named the Horizon League’s Freshman of the Week on Monday. Hamilton tied a career-high with 11 points in the win over IU Indy on Saturday in a Norse 82-79 victory. She hit 2-of-3 shots from the field, knocked down her lone 3-point attempt and drained […]
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NKU’s Dodgeball Club is not just a game – it’s a sport
NKU Dodgeball Club, led by President Hunter Theissen, is a student-run club that competes in the National Collegiate Dodgeball Association, with practices and matches that involve strategy and teamwork, and a focus on building community and having fun.
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Here’s what you told us you like (and don’t like) about living in NKY
As journalists, we are out talking to people who live and work in Northern Kentucky every day. We hear about their fears, their hopes and what they love about this area. But at the end of last year, we wanted to find out, on a larger scale, what you, the residents of Northern Kentucky, think […]
