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The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU leaders hope within 20-30 years, it won't be considered odd to have so many women in leadership roles.

NKU champions female leadership, sets the standard for Kentucky

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen April 15, 2025

One look at Northern Kentucky University’s leadership roles reveals the prominence of women. From the president to the provost to the athletic director and beyond, NKU has women in nearly every facet...

NKU President Emeritus James Votruba died on March 18. A celebration of life was held for the former president on Wednesday evening, which would have been his 80th birthday.

‘He was a human magnet’: NKU celebrates legacy of President Votruba

Emily Sisk, Sophie McEwen, and Holly Keuper March 27, 2025

Bold, ambitious, patient… and impatient.  That’s how Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson described President Emeritus James Votruba at his celebration of life Wednesday...

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was announced as president in September 2023.

NKU president receives $125k performance incentive

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief November 12, 2024

Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson will be awarded $124,931 as an incentive for her strong performance over the past year. The Board of Regents approved the bonus during the...

Students walk in front of NKU's Student Union.

NKU agreed to pay $150k to former chief diversity officer in exchange for departure

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief September 18, 2024

Northern Kentucky University agreed to pay more than $150,000 to former Chief Diversity Officer Darryl Peal in agreement with his resignation from the university.  Through a request of open records,...

President Cady Short-Thompson (left) and Dr. Zachary Hart (right) share their presentation about political communication on Monday night.

Political communication and the election, theme of first Victor Talks of the semester

Emily Sisk, Editor-in-Chief August 27, 2024

Editor’s note: The writer of this article is part of the Political Communication course taught by President Short-Thompson and Hart.  President Cady Short-Thompson and Dr. Zachary Hart delivered...

Northerner Arts and Life Editor Jillian Kohls (left) talks with President Cady Short-Thompson (middle).

Seven questions with NKU’s seventh president

1. President Short-Thompson, you are approaching the one-year mark for being president at NKU. What is something about this job that has surprised you? A: There are always so many different things that...

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson exits the presidential installation in Truist Arena on Friday.

“It’s about time”: NKU holds inauguration for first woman president

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor April 26, 2024

Dr. Cady Short-Thompson was officially celebrated as Northern Kentucky University's seventh president in a packed house at Truist Arena Friday afternoon. The president was welcomed with multiple standing...

Short-Thompson became NKU's seventh president back in September 2023.

What’s the presidential inauguration? Here’s what you need to know

Braden White, Editor-in-Chief April 22, 2024

A tradition for NKU and many other American universities—the presidential inauguration is a formal academia event that celebrates the past and looks toward the future of what lies ahead for a university's...

Member of the Black Alumni Council who were in attendance gather for a photo.

PHOTOS: Stylish sneakers and formal fashion meet at Black Alumni Council’s SneakerBall

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor February 3, 2024

A crowd of alumni, students and other community members gathered in the Campus Rec Center for the Black Alumni Council (BAC) SneakerBall Friday night, but these visitors weren’t dressed for a workout.  Guests...

January's Board of Regents meeting saw the appointment of a new provost and plans for a new Welcome Center.

NKU Welcome Center will move into University Center, new provost appointed

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 17, 2024

New Welcome Center A $2 million renovation project will result in the new location of NKU’s Welcome Center in the fall of 2025, according to Ryan Padgett, assistant vice president and chief enrollment...

Provost Matt Cecil switching roles, College of Arts and Sciences Dean to fill spot

Provost Matt Cecil switching roles, College of Arts and Sciences Dean to fill spot

Emily Sisk, Managing Editor January 5, 2024

Dr. Matt Cecil, who has served as provost and executive vice president of Academic Affairs since 2021, is officially transitioning roles to become “special advisor to the president,” according...

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

President Short-Thompson meets with student government

Mildred Nguyen, Managing Editor October 24, 2023

President Cady Short-Thompson answered questions on enrollment, infrastructure, dining and faculty numbers at this week’s Student Government Association meeting. The president has focused primarily...

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