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Dr. Diana McGill sits in the provosts office in the Lucas Administrative Center.

She never expected to be provost. But she’s here and ready to work.

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor February 16, 2024

When Dr. Diana McGill was approached by President Cady Short-Thompson and learned she was a top prospect to become Northern Kentucky University’s next provost, the feelings that followed mirrored...

Outside the Lucas Administrative Center.

NKU administration urges students to act fast on filling out revamped FAFSA application

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief February 15, 2024

Recent modifications of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid—also known as FAFSA—took place at the end of last year with the soft launch of a new system and a revamped application that may...

A closer look into the Haile College of Business’s top-rated Masters programs

A closer look into the Haile College of Business’s top-rated Masters programs

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 15, 2024

“Two online programs in Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business have been ranked as top online programs in the country by US News and World Report,” according to a Feb. 7 NKU...

Chris Calvert was announced as NKUs new CFO on Feb. 14.

NKU announces Cincinnati native as new CFO

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor February 14, 2024

Northern Kentucky University announced Chris Calvert as the new vice president for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) via a Feb. 14 press release.  Calvert will begin his...

Multiple unattended bags and belongings litter NKUs Campus Recreation Center.

Comfortable yet cautious: Taking precautions despite NKU’s low crime rate

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 7, 2024

NKU is a relatively safe university, some might say. According to the 2022 annual security and fire safety reports, “While no location is devoid of crime, the university’s main campus in the city of...

Part of Landrum Academic Centers fifth floor flooded after a sprinkler valve broke.

UPDATE: Landrum Academic Center fifth floor flooded after sprinkler leak

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor February 6, 2024

Part of Landrum Academic Center's fifth floor experienced flooding on Tuesday because of a sprinkler valve that broke while being worked on, said Corey Best, NKU’s director of public relations, in...

Programming throughout the month of February is scheduled in celebration of Black History Month.

Black History Month: 29 days of celebration and recognition

Aya Aleily, Assistant News Editor February 3, 2024

“Black history is a significant piece to American history and I want to make sure that that's not forgotten about,” said Greg Moore, director of African American Student Initiatives. The Black...

A Greek life recruitment event taking place at NKUs intramural fields.

A look into declining involvement in Greek life at NKU

Brooke Bihl, Contributor January 30, 2024

Over the last five years, involvement in Greek life at NKU has decreased drastically, sparking questions as to why this is occurring. Throughout this semester there will be informal recruitment...

Regents Hall is already the home to women’s volleyball and will soon become the hub for men’s volleyball in the 2025-26 school year.

What it takes to start six new sports at NKU

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 29, 2024

Northern Kentucky University will see a sprawl of new Division I sports teams beginning in the fall, marking the first additions since 1997.  Five new programs will begin in the 2024-25 school...

A student organization is beginning an effort to speak out against proposed state laws that would hobble college DEI programs.

Friends of Dorothy discusses implications of anti-diversity, equity and inclusion bills

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor January 25, 2024

Friends of Dorothy (FoD) met today about new bills in the Kentucky General Assembly after calling on all queer-identifying students to attend. The student organization is an advocacy and support group...

PHOTOS: Fog covers campus on Thursday

PHOTOS: Fog covers campus on Thursday

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor January 25, 2024

A thick blanket of fog covered NKU and the Greater Cincinnati region Thursday. The National Weather Service issued a special statement to dozens of counties in the tri-state about the fog, saying that...

NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination

NKU administrator receives 2024 Grammy nomination

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief January 25, 2024

Jason Vest, the associate provost for Academic and Student Affairs, has been nominated for a Grammy award for his work as a member of Conspirare, an award-winning choir and non-profit. This year the group...

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