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Sue Ott Rowlands

University announces new VP for Academic Affairs and Provost

Kevin Schultz and Kyle Thompson October 31, 2013

Sue Ott Rowlands has accepted the offer to become NKU's next Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, according to an email sent to NKU faculty and students by President Geoffrey Mearns earlier...

Teamwork ranks highest amongst job candidate qualities

Amber Hemmerle, Contributing Writer October 29, 2013

The ability to work in a team structure ranks highest among the qualities employers seek in job candidates, according to a survey done by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. Among the...

NKU Mens Soccer senior Brendan Murphy dribbles the ball towards the goal in NKUs Senior Night 2-1 win over Jacksonville Saturday night. The Norse played Jacksonville at home on Saturday, October 26, 2013, winning 2-1.

Norse escape Jacksonville comeback, beat Dolphins 2-1

Clayton Castle, Contributing Writer October 28, 2013

The NKU men’s soccer team ended senior night on a high note on Saturday evening, defeating the Jacksonville Dolphins 2-1 at the NKU Soccer Stadium. Before the game, the seniors were honored by the NKU...

Search for new university provost underway

Kyle Thompson and Matt Hempfling October 25, 2013

The search for a new Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost is underway at NKU as the four finalists for the position received open interview sessions with the faculty, staff and students during...

Author Lynn Hightower signs copies of her latest book at Northern Kentucky University. Hightower gave a reading of her latest novel and told the story of studying under a famous Kentucky poet to an audience on in the Otto Budig Theater on Oct. 23.

Lynn Hightower presents her chilling novel, journey into writing profession

Katie Smolkovich, Contributing Writer October 25, 2013

University of Kentucky Journalism major gone successful author, Lynn Hightower, came to NKU on Oct. 23 for a book signing of her newest novel, The Piper . Hightower currently teaches Novel Writing at...

Cincinnati mayoral candidates Roxanne Qualls (left) and John Cranley (right) shared their viewpoints on several issues at their debate on Oct. 24. This  final Cincinnati mayoral debate took place at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom.

Cincinnati mayoral candidates go head-to-head in final televised debate

Kyle Thompson, Contributing Writer October 25, 2013

The candidates for the position of Cincinnati mayor participated in their final debate Oct. 24 at 12:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom. John Cranley and Roxanne Qualls gave their viewpoints on issues...

NKU men’s basketball team projected to finish in upper part of A-Sun Conference

Brook Clifford, Sports Editor October 9, 2013

NKU men’s basketball team is projected to finish fourth in the Atlantic Sun Conference, in the team’s second season in Division I, this season by USA Today. Last year the Norse finished with a tie...

Students talk to business people from around the area about jobs at the NKU Career Fair in the Student Union on Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2013.

University career fair draws in opportunities for all majors

Amber Hemmerle, Contributing writer September 24, 2013

Gold and black balloons outlined the entrance to this year’s Career Connections, as dozens of professionally dressed students flocked to meet potential employers on Tuesday in the Student Union Ballroom. Almost...

Former NKU Athletic Director Scott Eatons attorney, Benjamin Dusing, addresses the public about the investigation. Eaton was terminated from his position last March for misappropriating over $300,000 in addition to having inappropriate relationships with university employees and a student.

Scott Eaton’s attorney adresses the public

Staff Report September 12, 2013

Former NKU Athletic Director Scott Eaton’s attorney announced today that President Geoffrey Mearns’ statement to the Board of Regents failed to “reflect the fact that Dr. Eaton brought the diversion...

Swipe your way to good credit

Amber Tewes, Staff Writer September 7, 2013

Whether considering to get a new car or possibly to rent a new apartment, good credit is a must, but managing a good credit score can be a mystery to many students. “When establishing someone’s...

University releases draft of strategic plan

University releases draft of strategic plan

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief August 30, 2013

The NKU Strategic Planning Committee released the first draft of the NKU 2013-18 Strategic Plan which included student success, talent development, academic innovation, community engagement and institutional...

The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents swore two Regent members in on August 16, 2013 in the Steely Library on NKU Campus. Board of Regents Chair Dennis Repenning (left) swears in Erik Pederson (center) and Andrá Ward (right) at the Board of Regents Meeting.

Regents sworn in at early morning meeting

Kevin Schultz, Editor-in-Chief August 16, 2013

NKU alumni Andrà Ward and Student Government Association President Erik Pederson were sworn in this morning at a Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents meeting. Ward was selected for the position...

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