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Joan M. Gates, a 2000 graduate of the Chase College of Law, has been appointed vice president of legal affairs and general counsel by NKU President Geoffrey Mearns.

Gates named NKU VP of Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor June 8, 2016

A 2000 graduate of NKU's Chase College of Law has returned to NKU as the new vice president of legal affairs and general counsel.University President Geoffrey Mearns announced in a press release Wednesday...

Dr. Daniel Nadler was named the new vice president of student affairs at NKU.

BREAKING: NKU announces new VP for student affairs

Matt Sexton, Managing Editor May 25, 2016

Dr. Daniel Nadler was hired by Northern Kentucky University as the new vice president for student affairs, according to a press release by the university.According to Wednesday's release, Nadler will...

An incident that occurred on April 21 is under investigation by the NKU police department. Chief Les Kachurek is taking to social media for leads on the assault.

BREAKING: Case of assault at Northern Kentucky University under investigation

Mackenzie Manley, News Editor April 29, 2016

According to WLWT, an investigation of a 63-year-old woman assaulted on Northern Kentucky University’s campus is currently underway by the NKU police department.The woman, Jackie Bernard, related her...

The NKU Board of Regents approved the budget for the coming year, which includes cutting more than 100 staff and faculty positions. This photo is from the April 27 board meeting.

BREAKING: NKU approves 3 percent tuition increase

Matt Sexton, Political Editor April 27, 2016

The Board of Regents for Northern Kentucky University approved a 3 percent undergraduate tuition increase for 2016-2017 during today's meeting in the Student Union.There will also be a 3 percent increase...

Newly-elected President Will Weber embraces his mother, Janice Weber, after he is declared student body president.

BREAKING: Weber, Wilshire win SGA presidential election

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor April 1, 2016

With five slates running for the Student Government Association president and vice president positions, Will Weber and Ellen Wilshire came out on top, receiving a total of 291 votes from the student body. A...

BREAKING: NKU facing lawsuit that accuses officials of mishandling sexual assault case

BREAKING: NKU facing lawsuit that accuses officials of mishandling sexual assault case

Staff January 22, 2016

This story was updated on Jan. 22 at 7:08 p.m.According to a Friday report from The Northern Kentucky Tribune, an NKU student, under the name of Jane Doe, filed a lawsuit against the university on Wednesday,...

UPDATED: Parking pass problems continue, lot closes indefinitely

UPDATED: Parking pass problems continue, lot closes indefinitely

Abby Anstead, Managing Editor January 8, 2016

While new systems have been installed in the parking garages, faulty barcodes on parking passes have caused further complications. The masked barcodes will not properly scan, so permit holders must...

Students stand during the silent protest bringing awareness to school shootings and gun violence. The protest was organized by Students for Social Change.

BREAKING: Silent protest addresses gun violence

Lizzie Kibler, Arts & Life Editor October 19, 2015

Students stood in silence outside of the Student Union on Monday wearing targets on their chests. Their homemade shirts bore a black target on the front. Written on the bottom of the shirt was “#StudentsNotTargets.”Propped...

The NKU Heath Innovations Center will sit in between the Science Center, Founders Hall and Griffin Hall when it is completed. The project is set to start in October 2015 and be completed in 2018.

BREAKING: NKU announces partnership with St. Elizabeth

Gavin Colton, Reporter September 9, 2015

This morning NKU President Geoffrey Mearns addressed over 150 students, faculty, staff and community members in the Student Union Ballroom to announce the university’s new partnership with St. Elizabeth...

BREAKING: NKU Police respond to student in possession of gun

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2015

Social media began buzzing Thursday morning after reports surfaced that a student had been taken into custody after being in possession of a gun on the third floor of Steely Library.NKU's official twitter...

Chief of Police Les  Kachurek announced his resignation Thursday.

BREAKING: Northern Kentucky University declares new Chief of Police

Abby Anstead, News Editor August 21, 2015

Northern Kentucky University announced Friday morning that Leslie Peter Kachurek will serve as the new Chief of Police.Kachurek is currently the police chief at SUNY Alfred State University in Alfred,...

Chief of Police Jason Willis announced his resignation from NKU, effective May 29. Willis recently received a Ph.D. in education and educational leadership and plans to use his doctorate in his next career.

BREAKING: Chief of Police Jason Willis resigns after receiving Ph.D.

Tori Lentz, News Editor April 22, 2015

Chief of Police Jason Willis announced he is resigning from NKU to pursue other opportunities in higher education. His resignation, effective May 29, comes after four years as head of the NKU Police Department. Willis...

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