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.
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NKU students left wondering what’s next after university dissolves Office of Inclusive Excellence
Northern Kentucky University no longer has an Office of Inclusive Excellence, according to an email sent to students last week. University President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson announced that NKU’s chief diversity officer, Dr. Darryl Peal, had stepped down. She also told students she decided to dissolve the Office of Inclusive Excellence, described by a university spokesperson […]
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A swing around the links turns up a winner, some top finishers and junior player of the year contenders
Among the final scribblings in our summer golf notebook is an entry about an auspicious NKU debut plus a final peek at player of the year standings for two junior tours. In between, we tee up some recent results turned in by notable locals as the calendar flip from August to September signals the fall […]
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Norse to open season with FSU, set date for Cincy showdown at Truist
The Northern Kentucky men’s basketball non-conference schedule is starting to take shape with about two months to go before the season begins. On Friday, the University made it official that they’ll open the 2024-25 season in Tallahassee on Nov. 4 to face Florida State University at the Tucker Center. This will be the first meeting […]
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Nontraditional programs pave new paths for students
This story originally appeared in the Aug. 23, 2024 edition of the LINK Reader. After graduating from high school, Agnes Vanderputten wasn’t sure about the next step in her journey. Vanderputten attended Our Lady of Assumption Academy, a small parochial school outside Walton. She knew she wanted to attend college but wasn’t sure what she […]
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Northern Kentucky golf pros, amateurs, collegiates swing into action on the links
Last week’s 73rd Kentucky PGA Professional Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville provided opportunities for 63 PGA members who battled for the title of top pro in Kentucky. A handful of golfers with northern Kentucky ties tried to take advantage by putting together solid finishes in a tightly contested field. In the end, three […]