Beshear outlines Kentucky’s Phase 1 reopening beginning May 11
Billy Keeney, News Editor
April 29, 2020
Kentucky will begin its Phase 1 reopening starting May 11, according to a press conference from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. May 11 Phase 1 reopenings will include construction, manufacturing, vehicle/vessel dealerships, professional services with 50 percent of employees, horse racing without fans, pet b...
Virtual Commencement Celebration scheduled for May 9
Billy Keeney, News Editor
April 16, 2020
A “Virtual Commencement Celebration” is scheduled to take place on May 9 at 11:00 a.m. The celebration will recognize the hard work of May graduates at the end of finals week, according to an email from President Ashish Vaidya. Leading up to the celebration, NKU social media will highlight May graduates by sha...
COVID-19 reimbursement procedures for student, faculty, staff travel
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 18, 2020
NKU faculty and staff members with unrecoverable out-of-pocket travel expenses due to the coronavirus pandemic may seek reimbursement through the MyNKU Travel Module, according to a press release from Provost Sue Ott Rowlands. To apply for reimbursement, the release gave the following instructions: ...
Housing, commencement, worker pay decisions discussed at Board of Regents
Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
March 18, 2020
COVID-19 updates at NKU, such as university housing, pension developments and faculty and student employment were discussed today at today’s digital Board of Regents meeting. COVID-19 Updates “The campus will remain open, albeit partially, and will continue with the essential university operati...
NKU creates emergency fund to aid students impacted by coronavirus
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 17, 2020
NKU has launched a Student Emergency Fund to support student success during the coronavirus outbreak, according to a press release. The release said NKU’s fund focuses on supporting student needs during this time, whether they are personal or educational based. The University looks to raise money...
Update: Ohio, Kentucky primaries scheduled for June
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 16, 2020
Update: Dr. Amy Acton, director of the Ohio Department of Health, has ignored the court's decision to go through with tomorrow's primary and has issued a director's order closing all polling stations tomorrow. Governor Mike DeWine tweeted that this was due to risk COVID-19 had on voters and poll workers. A Franklin County, Ohio judge blocked Governor M...
SGA reschedules presidential election amid coronavirus concerns
Billy Keeney and Natalie Hamren
March 14, 2020
Through an executive order, student body President Jarett Lopez has postponed the 2020-21 SGA presidential election, originally scheduled for March 25 and 26, to April 1 and 2. The extension allows the presidential candidates to “adequately prepare for the unprecedented event of holding an election w...
NKU employee, spouse self-quarantining with flu-like symptoms
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 13, 2020
In a campus-wide email, President Ashish Vaidya said that an NKU employee is self-quarantining with flu-like symptoms. According to the email, the employee’s spouse was also sick but tested negative for strep and flu at a clinic. The spouse was then referred to contact the Northern Kentucky Hea...
Campus Rec: classes, intramural sports canceled
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 13, 2020
The Campus Recreation Center will stay open despite in-person classes being moved online—with the exception of Friday, March 20—according to an email sent to Rec Center members. All programs, such as fitness classes and intramural sports, have been canceled. The bouldering wall will also be closed. ...
Provost announces more details on class transitions
Billy Keeney and Natalie Hamren
March 12, 2020
Following President Ashish Vaidya’s announcement yesterday that NKU will move to alternative delivery for instruction, Provost Sue Ott Rowlands informed faculty and staff in an email that workgroups are busy outlining the details of the transition. Seven-week accelerated online courses will begin as usual on Mar...
NKU announces that classes will move online amid coronavirus concerns
Billy Keeney, News Editor
March 11, 2020
Due to the nationwide outbreak of coronavirus, known officially as COVID-19, NKU announced that spring break will be extended through Saturday, March 21, and a majority of instruction will transition to online, according to a campus-wide email from President Ashish Vaidya. Beginning March 23, NKU will shift to alternative instruction, moving face-to-fa...
Study abroad trips canceled due to Coronavirus
Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
March 6, 2020
Two study abroad programs scheduled for spring break have been canceled due to confirmed Coronavirus cases in the destination areas, according to NKU Education Abroad officials. President Ashish Vaidya, in conjunction with NKU’s Coronavirus preparedness team, made the decision to cancel the program...
