Provost announces Fall semester hybrid approach
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
May 19, 2020
Provost Sue Ott Rowlands announced recommendations for campus to undergo a hybrid approach to the Fall 2020-21 semester.
NKU requires facial coverings on campus for summer
Rachel Smith, News Editor
May 14, 2020
Everyone must wear a facial covering on NKU’s campus throughout the summer, according to NKU officials in a campus-wide email. The requirement is in compliance with Governor Andy Beshear’s “Healthy At Work” directive and could be extended into the fall semester. The order applies to all community members, ...
How COVID-19 affected NKU
May 8, 2020
COVID-19 has completely stopped the world. Schools now operate online. Grocery stores are no longer open 24/7. Masks are strongly encouraged to be worn in public—even just for exercise. Coronavirus has changed lives. Coronavirus will always be a significant moment in history. Coronavirus has...
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...
Ohio to open businesses starting May 1
Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
April 28, 2020
Ohio and Kentucky have amended their stay-at-home directives, both state governors announced in separate statements yesterday. Ohio will begin opening some non-essential businesses on Friday, as part of Governor Mike DeWine’s plan throughout the next few weeks. Kentucky citizens will be highly e...
NKU freezes tuition rates for 2020-21
Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
April 21, 2020
A tuition freeze will be set for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters, according to a recent release by NKU administration officials. Current undergraduate in-state tuition totals $9,912 per year for full-time students with $413 charged per credit hour. This rate will remain the same for the f...
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...
Applications for pass/fail grading now open
Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
April 14, 2020
NKU’s pass/fail grading option is now available to students. Students who wish to apply can send an email to NKU’s Office of the Registrar. The option will remain available until May 1, the last day of classes before finals week begins. To switch to pass/fail grading, an email should be sent from stu...
How NKU is celebrating Pride Week digitally
Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
April 13, 2020
Even though campus is closed, NKU’s Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services is still finding ways to celebrate Pride Week digitally with a series of online events. The director of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and two student organization leaders shared their thoughts on an exclusively digital p...
Campus buildings to be used for COVID-19 first responders, quarantine
Billy Keeney, News Editor
April 9, 2020
Campus buildings will be used as a place for first responders to take a break from work, or quarantine themselves as their families stay “healthy at home” during the pandemic, according to an email from President Ashish Vaidya. The Honors House is being set up for first responders to take breaks...
Vaidya announces equipment donation to local hospitals
Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
April 8, 2020
President Ashish Vaidya announced that the University and the College of Health and Human Services donated all of the college’s Personal Protective Equipment and ventilators to two local hospitals in an email on April 8. Christ Hospital Health Network received three ventilators and St. Elizabeth Healthcare received two ventilators along with N95 masks and Nitrile gloves.
NKU provost answers student questions
Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
April 6, 2020
On Monday afternoon, Provost Sue Ott Rowlands sent out a campus-wide email clarifying many of the questions the administration has received about current and future plans for the university in the wake of the current global pandemic. Future graduation Four commencement ceremonies will be held in December...
