Thomas More University is moving into its third year of provisional membership with the NCAA Division II in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, bringing them one step closer to becoming full-fledged NCAA Division II institutions.
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NKU, Thomas More secure grants for climate research and student training
Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More University are participating in a five-year, $20 million National Science Foundation project aimed at advancing Kentucky’s climate resiliency. Over the next five years, NKU will receive $296,269 to provide undergraduates with research opportunities in stream ecology and changes in climate, geography, and land cover. Biological Sciences Professor Kristy Hopfensperger […]
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Alessandro’s long and successful run is done at Highlands High School
Highlands Middle School language arts teacher Brian Alessandro is in a jumbo jet. He’s traveling with his wife while flying over the Atlantic Ocean. The newly retired high school track and cross country coach is on his way to see his wife’s relatives in the United Kingdom. Helping himself into a British state of mind, […]
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Northern Kentuckians challenged at Tony Blom Metropolitan Amateur golf championship
Three Northern Kentucky-area golfers made it to the round of 16 at the Tony Blom Metropolitan Amateur Championship in Cincinnati. The grueling six-day, seven-round tournament concludes Saturday with the match play final. It’s the event’s 115th year. Former Ryle High School golfer Chris Harpum, former Cooper star Rylan Wotherspoon and one-time Highlands standout Luke Muller […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, Holmes, Highlands, Scott, CovCath, Conner and points in between
Welcome to summer. We’re coming in hot. Likewise, sports news is heating up just as seasons wind down. Quick happening news runs the gamut this time out, stretching from the basketball courts to the running tracks. Coaching hires continue apace. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. HOLMES HIRES A FAMILIAR NAME […]
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Three police officers in Fort Wright promoted, including new chief of police
The Fort Wright Police Department announced the promotion of three officers. The promotions include: Colwell is a 12-year veteran of the Fort Wright Police Department. He has previously served as a patrol officer, sergeant, captain and interim chief of police. Before joining the Fort Wright Police, Colwell served for ten years at the Kenton County […]
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Hardin Fast: NKY sports news from NKU, TMU, Walton-Verona, Simon Kenton, Lloyd Memorial, Highlands, Newport and points in between
Change continues to be the watchword around Northern Kentucky as some key local sports figures are on the move. Athletic directors, coaches and players are in the news along with the history-making Northern Kentucky University baseball team. It’s all here in the fastest 1,000 words in sports. CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT WALTON-VERONA Ryan Borkowski […]
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NKY native named Cincinnati Observatory astronomer
Wes Ryle, a veteran astronomer with 16 years of public outreach and education experience, has been appointed as the new astronomer of the Cincinnati Observatory.
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FAFSA delays: NKY impact and what’s happening now
Northern Kentucky University financial aid teams breathed a sigh of relief last week as they stuffed financial aid packages into envelopes for incoming freshmen. “It is definitely a huge relief for our families and our students. It’s also a relief in terms of the team that has worked extremely hard to ensure we are accurate […]
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Scott Code to lead the Colonels
Scott Code has been named the new head coach of the Dixie Heights Colonels basketball team, bringing with him over 20 years of experience as both an assistant and head coach.