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The Northerner sat down with four distinct participants in the INKUBATOR to talk about their experiences and see where their business is now. (Photos provided)

Student and alumni-owned businesses shine through INKUBATOR program

Killian Baarlaer and Emily Sisk March 23, 2024

Northern Kentucky University hosts many student entrepreneurs and young business ideas. The INKUBATOR program—cleverly named to incorporate NKU—is a 12-week business accelerator open to any student...

A juvenile baboon grooming an infant baboon at the Uaso Ngiro Baboon Project research site in the summer of 2023. (Provided by Dr. Monica Wakefield)

NKU Baboon Project traveled to conference in Los Angeles

Eros Ritchie, Reporter March 23, 2024

On March 20, four Northern Kentucky University students headed off to Los Angeles for the American Association of Biological Anthropologists (AABA) conference to showcase their research on juvenile...

From left to right: James Renton, Melanie Crespo, Analiese Burks-Maye and Collin Jarrell served as student panelists at the Student Government Associations Victor Talks discussing anti-diversity, equity and inclusion legislation.

Future of DEI still in limbo, potential NKU impacts discussed at SGA Victor Talks

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor March 21, 2024

The future of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives is still in limbo for Kentucky universities.  NKU student panelists, professors and an administrator led the discussion about Kentucky...

The bright flame of the candlelight on Loch Norse.

‘He was larger than life’: NKU student remembered at candlelight vigil

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief March 20, 2024

Family members, friends and NKU community members gathered together on the bridge of Loch Norse Wednesday night to celebrate the life of an NKU student who died last month.  The vigil was organized...

The Wellness Kiosk in Norse Commons has several health-related items that NKU students, staff and faculty can access for free. (Photo by Killian Baarlaer and Shae Meade)

New ‘vending machine’ in Norse Commons: What is it and how does it work?

Shae Meade, Reporter March 19, 2024

A new "vending machine" has been added to Norse Commons, but it doesn't contain any chips or sodas. Instead, the products are health-related and free. Items like COVID-19 tests, wound care kits and...

A rendering created by Flad Architects and Omni Architects for the renovated Science Center. (Provided)

Plans for Science Center expansion discussed at Board of Regents Meeting Monday

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor March 12, 2024

At today’s Board of Regents meeting, the board heard a report explaining the scope and rationale for a project that will expand and upgrade the Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center.   The...

NKU student remembered for compassionate personality

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief March 1, 2024

You could often find Lawson Murdock, a third-year NKU finance major, listening to country music. Friends remember Murdock, who died Feb. 20, for his particular interest in Morgan Wallen. “I remember...

NKU students will travel to the Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 29 for a rally against anti-DEI bills.

SGA invites students to rally against anti-DEI legislation

Braden White and Emily Sisk February 28, 2024

Northern Kentucky University’s Student Government Association (SGA) is inviting students to a rally opposing legislation which seeks to dismantle universities’ diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. SGA...

The facade of the Kentucky State Capitol. Kentucky State Capitol by MT_Image is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

What are the bills that would impact diversity, equity and inclusion in Kentucky?

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor February 27, 2024

A bill that would reshape diversity, equity and inclusion programs at public higher-education institutions in Kentucky passed the Kentucky Senate earlier this month. Senate Bill 6, which the Senate...

From left to right: Olivia Craddock and Jennifer Gardner at Alumni Award Ceremony. (Photo provided)

A ‘cheerleader’ for student success: Director of Student Excellence wins Faculty/Staff Strongest Influence Alumni Award

Elita St. Clair, Social Media Editor February 26, 2024

Jennifer Gardner, executive director of the Center for Student Excellence at Northern Kentucky University has received the NKU 2024 Alumni Award of Faculty/Staff Strongest Influence. This award honors...

Senior Evey Cooper in the print labs temporary space in the library

Impacts of SOTA Renovations

Wyatt Kain, Arts & Life Editor February 20, 2024

Over the course of the past five months, as the construction in NKU’s School of the Arts (SOTA) continued into the fall 2023 semester, students conjectured about what the resulting effects may be...

Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions by the Office of Counseling Services started on Feb. 12.

NKU launches Gender Spectrum Group Therapy for LGBTQ+ community

Eros Ritchie, Contributor February 17, 2024

The Office of Counseling Services began offering students its first Gender Spectrum Group Therapy sessions on Feb. 12.  The Office of Counseling Services has introduced this initiative aimed to...

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