Board of Regents discuss Woodcrest closure, warning by state accreditation
Rachel Smith, Assistant News Editor
January 15, 2020
NKU’s Board of Regents (BoR) had its first meeting of the semester on Jan. 15. BoR discussed curriculum changes, Woodcrest Apartments closure and updates on NKU’s accreditation. NKU placed under warning by state accreditation NKU has been placed under warning for the failure of two components by ...
SGA reappoints committee chairs, amendment changes
Noelle Horn, Asst. News Editor
November 19, 2019
At Monday’s SGA meeting, two committee chairs were reappointed and Chief Justice Noah Cullen went over amendments to the constitution.
Board of Regents discuss renovation plans across campus
Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor
November 14, 2019
Renovations needed to multiple buildings on campus Mary Paula Schuh, director of planning, design and construction, and Mike Hales, interim vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer, spoke about recommendations for the capital budget—the allocated budget for main...
Board of Regents announces new residence hall and new pizzeria
Noelle Horn, Assistant News Editor
September 12, 2019
On Sept. 11, NKU’s Board of Regents met for their first meeting of the semester. Enrollment and retention rates, plans for a new dorm and a new pizza restaurant coming to the Student Union were some of the topics discussed.
Pensions: Bills could freeze NKU’s payment or help school leave system
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
March 25, 2019
Another spring, another pension crisis. Universities across the commonwealth could soon feel the strain of Kentucky’s underfunded state retirement system through sweeping budget cuts. But as the legislative session draws to a close, two new bills are aimed at solving the pension quandary. One...
Enrollment is up, online classes boost new numbers
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
January 17, 2019
On Jan. 16, NKU’s Board of Regents gathered for their first meeting of 2019. After a fall semester that fell short of enrollment expectations, President Ashish Vaidya was pleased to announce some changes that came with the new year. Enrollment trending up for start of spring semester As of the fi...
Board of Regents combat enrollment dip, form student success team
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
September 15, 2018
Enrollment is down by an estimated 4 percent this semester and that has affected our spending for the same period. President Ashish Vaidya believes by recruiting and retaining 540 students NKU can make up for this.
Fall tuition jumps 3 percent as division budgets, positions get clipped
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
May 17, 2018
Undergraduate tuition is set to rise by $280 per year this fall as three university divisions are cut by $5.8 million to cover low enrollment and rising costs.
Regents approve new fees for 100 fall courses. Will you pay more?
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
May 3, 2018
Taking a chemistry lab next fall? How about an education course? Any computer science classes? If so, expect some extra charges on your fall tuition bill.
Pension freeze stalls cuts, buys NKU time
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
May 2, 2018
A bill to freeze NKU’s pension payment, which was set to soar to $31 million, passed April 26, interim president Gerard St. Amand told regents Wednesday.
Parking, housing and dining rates increase
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
March 14, 2018
NKU’s Board of Regents approved raising fees for parking passes, housing and meal plans at their Wednesday meeting. The new rates will go into effect next fall. Here’s a breakdown of the new fees.
Kentucky pension costs rise at expense of NKU employees, students
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
November 28, 2017
NKU’s pension costs increased by more than $15 million within the last decade, but the benefits for 800 pensioned staff have not changed. Administrators say something must be done to bring the money back to campus.
