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[Photo] NKU elects to not serve as authorizer of charter schools

Emily Sisk, News Editor
December 13, 2022
Christina Roybal officially became Vice President and Director of Athletics on June 1.

[Photo] New AD Christina Roybal reflects on path to NKU, what's next for athletics

September 18, 2022
Christina Roybal officially became Vice President and Director of Athletics on June 1.

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Robert Kues

[Photo] Biological sciences lecturer died on Tuesday

Rachel Smith, News Editor
October 28, 2020
Alice Sparks was appointed to NKU’s Board of Regents in 1992, where she advised the university as a regent and chair for seven years.

[Photo] First female chair of NKU’s Board of Regents recently died

Rachel Smith, News Editor
September 25, 2020
A screenshot of the NKU dashboard that tracks regional COVID-19 cases.

[Photo] NKU COVID-19 dashboard tracks regional cases

Rachel Smith, News Editor
August 24, 2020
The TRiO program provides enhanced personal, academic and financial support for over 200 Pell-eligible, first-generation or disabled students at NKU.

[Photo] NKU receives $2 million in grants for student success

Rachel Smith, News Editor
August 20, 2020
NKUs statement released Thursday.

[Photo] NKU receives backlash after inclusion statement

Natalie Hamren and Josh Kelly
June 5, 2020
Director of Campus Recreation Shomari Kee.

[Photo] From the perspective of Shomari Kee

Shomari Kee, Director of Campus Recreation
May 8, 2020
Dr. Kimberly Lanzzeri, associate professor of voice.

[Photo] From the perspective of Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri

Dr. Kimberly Lazzeri, Associate Professor of Voice
May 8, 2020
St. Elizabeth picking up the ventilators.

[Photo] Vaidya announces equipment donation to local hospitals

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor
April 8, 2020
Dr. Jonathon Reynolds.

[Photo] NKU professor named VP of World History Association

Kane Mitten, Arts & Life Editor
February 18, 2020
Dr. Ginni Fair will be the dean for the College of Education.

[Photo] Dr. Ginni Fair announced as dean of the College of Education

Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor
February 6, 2020
Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby comes from University of Toledo after serving on staff for 16 years.

[Photo] Dr. Hassan HassabElnaby named College of Business dean

Josh Kelly, Arts & Life Editor
May 8, 2019
Andrea Falcone comes to NKU from Auraria Library, a tri-institutional library serving three Colorado universities.

[Photo] NKU names Steely Library’s next dean

Natalie Hamren, News Editor
May 6, 2019
Johnna Reeder Klemeyer will start as interim dean of the Haile/US Bank College of Business in January 2019.

[Photo] Local CEO to head Business College as interim dean

Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
December 18, 2018
Center for Innovation students discuss customer segments and the best course of action to take.

[Photo] Innovation and entrepreneurship center ranked top 5 best worldwide

Daniel Jones, Contributor
November 8, 2018
The Y.E.S. Festival will be from April 4-14, 2019.

[Photo] SOTA theatre fest seeks brand new plays. Could yours win?

Maria Dossett, Arts & Life Editor
August 30, 2018
Rates of Persistence have risen as well, which means more students are continuing their education at NKU from one year to the next.

[Photo] For NKU, retaining students is a multi-pronged effort

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
March 23, 2018
Bruce Lunsford won the Outstanding Alumnus Award.

[Photo] A glance at the Alumni Awards recipients  

Mackenzie Manley, Editor-in-Chief
February 12, 2018
As NKU turns 50, homecoming week will celebrate with events lined up throughout the week.

[Photo] NKU turns 50: Your guide to Homecoming

Kevin Carey, Assistant Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
NKU named Dr. James Buss the founding Dean of the Honors College on Jan. 9. Buss will succeed Interim Director Belle Zembrodt on July 1.

[Photo] First Dean of Honors College named

Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 9, 2018
A rendering of the new mixed-use development on Louie B. Nunn Drive and US 27.

[Photo] Restaurants, shopping, medical offices coming to Nunn Drive

Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
December 18, 2017
The Campus Recreation Center.

[Photo] VIDEO | Decades skate party

October 3, 2017
A history of the roads of NKU, including the new connector road which was completed over the summer.

[Photo] UPDATE: A greener Lot K nears completeion

Wayne Gates, Reporter
September 25, 2017
The String Project has been awarded several national recognitions. For those who help at the camp, its about helping kids learn to play an instrument and connect with others.

[Photo] GALLERY: NKU Music Prep fuses community, education and musical experience

Cole Grecco, Arts & Life Editor
June 18, 2017
NKUs interim president Gerard St. Amand signed the American Council on Educations letter on Wednesday.

[Photo] Interim pres. signs letter urging Congress for immigration fix

October 20, 2017
Rachel Banks is an associate professor at NKU. Her work was recently showcased in SOTAs main gallery.

[Photo] Rachael Banks: Exploring the in-between

Mackenzie Manley, Managing Editor
March 14, 2017
A 12-acre mixed-use project that will include additional on-campus housing is in the beginning phases of planning. The plan is still far-off, but the university hopes that it will connect the campus with the surrounding community.

[Photo] Campus project to incorporate housing, local businesses

Hannah Hagedorn, Reporter
September 28, 2016
This slide from President Geoffrey Mearns presentation shows how much tuition would increase at different percentage rates.

[Photo] Budget to cause tuition increases

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief
April 19, 2016
Students participate in the 2015 Homecoming helmet decorating competition. This is organized by the Activities Programming Board and the Homecoming Committee.

[Photo] ‘All hands on deck’ NKU’s going for the gold

January 28, 2016
Only 28 percent of NKUs yearly budget is provided by state funding, significantly less than all other universities in the state.

[Photo] Outcomes-based funding top priority for Mearns

Carrie Crotzer, Editor-in-Chief
January 27, 2016
The robot created by BIS 394 students, making an appearance at National Day Out.

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Steven Hinkel showing kids and community the robot. The robot was created by BIS 394 students.

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The Newport Swat unit enjoyed learning about the robot. The robot was created by BIS 394 students.

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Students involved with the robots creation. The robot was created by BIS 394 students.

[Photo] GALLERY: Robotic friend hopes to help Newport Police

October 7, 2015
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