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Facial coverings are required on campus as part of the Norse Nine.

Provost shares COVID-19 update, FAQ

Noelle Horn, News Editor August 25, 2020

Provost Sue Ott Rowlands sent out a COVID-19 update email this week, which includes frequently asked questions about the regional dashboard, reminders about healthy practices on campus and childcare resources.  Frequently...

The Student Union from the plaza level.

NKU COVID-19 dashboard tracks regional cases

Rachel Smith, News Editor August 24, 2020

NKU has published an updating dashboard for COVID-19 related statistics of Northern Kentucky and Ohio, administrators released via email today. The data collected by the dashboard will help guide administrators...

Parking lots across campus were at a moderate capacity on Tuesday.

GALLERY: What campus looks like during COVID-19

Billy Keeney, Photo Editor August 19, 2020

On Wednesday, students returned to campus for classes. See what campus looks like during the coronavirus pandemic, and what protocols NKU has implemented.

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Provost updates campus on COVID-19 protocols

Noelle Horn, News Editor August 18, 2020

In an email sent out this afternoon, Provost Sue Ott Rowlands updated campus on COVID-19 quarantine protocols, where to receive free facial coverings and ways to maintain healthy practices.  COVID-19...

Students in masks attending their first day of in-person classes.

GALLERY: First day back on campus

Northerner Staff August 17, 2020

NKU resumed classes Monday. While most students are taking classes online, there are still some students on campus taking courses. These are the changes made to campus for the 2020 semester.

Horizon League postpones fall competition due to COVID-19

Horizon League postpones fall competition due to COVID-19

Matthew Dietz, Sports Editor August 13, 2020

On Thursday, the Horizon League and its Board of Directors officially postponed competition for fall sports in the 2020 season. The decision to postpone fall sports for the duration of the season comes...

The front doors leading into Griffin Halls lobby.

Housing addendum and move in plans announced

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor July 23, 2020

In an email from University Housing, it announced what move in will look like, dining and housing changes and other safety measures for the Fall Semester.  Assignments All Fall assignments for University...

The main thoroughfare students that live in Boothe Residential Village take to class.

Housing announces changes for 2020-21 academic year

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor July 10, 2020

Housing announced updates on dining, shuttle service, cleaning, room assignments and other changes due to COVID-19. Changes to Dining Norse Commons cafeteria will be the only residential dining open...

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Answering all your Fall 2020 questions

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2020

Will all of my classes be in-person? That depends. According to NKU, there will be a variety of classes held fully in-person, fully online, hybrid (online and in-person) and online courses with scheduled...

The walk path between Nunn Hall  and Founders Hall.

Vaidya announced NKU fall 2020 plans: hybrid classes, social distancing

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor June 15, 2020

NKU will resume some in-person class meetings in fall 2020, President Ashish Vaidya announced in a campus-wide email Monday afternoon. The fall semester will start on August 17, 2020, as scheduled....

A view of Loch Norse.

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.
Facial coverings are now required to be worn on campus over the summer.

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...

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