The Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will induct six new members on Wednesday, including John Fortner, Darrell Newton, Daryl Landrum, David Meier II, Robert Herbst and Barry Long.
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NKU men 3rd in Horizon League preseason basketball poll
The Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team was voted third in the Horizon League Preseason Poll, voted on by the league’s head coaches, SIDs and media members. Milwaukee and Purdue Fort Wayne share the top spot with the Norse trailing them. NKU returns the majority of their nucleus from an 18-15 season in 2023-24. Seven […]
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NKU receives $2.4 million grant to expand human services education
Northern Kentucky University has been awarded a $2.4 million grant from the National Institute of Health’s Health Resources and Services Administration to provide scholarships, stipends and apprenticeship support to students in human services programs.
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New report reveals CBC members’ $17 billion economic impact on Northern Kentucky
A new report published by Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development found that Covington Business Council member organizations have a direct economic impact of approximately $17 billion on the Northern Kentucky economy. The direct economic impact of Covington Business Council member businesses at $17.75 billion for the Northern Kentucky economy, equating to […]
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NKU, Nat Geo team up for African American symposium
Northern Kentucky University is hosting an African American geography and history-centered symposium for high school youth in partnership with National Geographic, featuring five speakers and four keynote speakers.
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Kentucky’s two-year college system latest to reassess diversity policies under political heat
Under scrutiny from Republican lawmakers pushing to end diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education, Kentucky’s two-year college system on Friday announced it is launching an internal review. The goal is “to make sure that our offices and titles correctly reflect our mission of student success for all students,” said Ryan Quarles, president […]
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NKYSHOF begins 2024-25 induction season with seven new inductees
After a couple of months off, the Northern Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame will continue with inductions on Sept. 18 at the Gardens of Park Hills at 1 p.m. The September class includes seven new inductees, they are: Bill Roller (Highlands), Bob Boswell (Newport), Fred Geraci (Thomas More), Heather Kruger Parsons (Highlands), Kate Arnzen-Kruse (Highlands, […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, St. Henry, Brossart, Walton-Verona and elsewhere
Big names and small schools are making news in northern Kentucky. From the golf courses to the volleyball courts and soccer fields, we’ve got the latest on All “A” Classic tournaments and other special events. Get up to speed here with the fastest 1,000 words in sports. No One Fights Alone: Muller Golf Outing Benefits […]
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How six nonprofits serving NKY are using $100k in grants
Horizon Community Funds has granted $100,000 to six nonprofits serving Northern Kentucky, the largest Community Impact Fund grant cycle since Horizon was founded in 2017. The Community Impact Fund uses collective giving to contribute to NKY’s future success. In a press release, Horizon described it as the most flexible source of grantmaking dollars. The following […]
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NKU ranked as a top university for ‘Best Value’ by The Wall Street Journal
Northern Kentucky University has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the top universities in the country for best value and setting graduates up for their careers, ranking 29th out of 500 universities for best value.
