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Nunn Hall, home of Chase College of Law, is currently being renovated.

Proposal would move Chase College of Law, UK Medical School to Covington

Killian Baarlaer, News Editor March 28, 2024

The Kentucky Senate released a draft of the 2024-2026 biennial budget that would include $150 million to build a new facility in Covington for Chase College of Law and the NKU Campus of UK’s College...

Nunn Halls first floor, where they are replacing the floor slab, has been shut down for construction since last semester.

Law building closed for spring semester classes

Braden White, Emily Sisk, and Killian Baarlaer January 12, 2024

UPDATE—This article has been updated to reflect a statement from Judith Daar, dean of Chase College of Law. Nunn Hall, home of the Chase College of Law, is under construction this semester, shuffling...

NKU Police Department Chief John Gaffin stands outside his office which overlooks Truist Arena.

Behind the badge: How John Gaffin changed NKUPD culture and conquered law school

Emily Sisk, News Editor September 19, 2023

An 18-year-old John Gaffin walked onto NKU’s campus with the idea that he would be a radio deejay, or at least something media related. He even wrote a movie review which was published in The Northerner. Nearly...

In MEP 200, there are stickers indicating what seats are available to be sat in.

Being a dean during a pandemic

Noelle Horn, News Editor September 7, 2020

Although school started mid-August, the deans on campus have been planning how the semester would look amidst a pandemic for months. As the semester progresses, these deans need to stay attentive to what’s...

File photo. Students walk through NKUs campus to celebrate Pride Week.

Chase Law professor’s brief helps guide Supreme Court decision

Rachel Smith, News Editor June 23, 2020

Before Jack Harrison was a professor at Chase College of Law, he worked as an attorney at a large law firm and handled product liability and employment litigation. Self-described as a “fairly visible...

“Its an interesting case, because at the time of the killings, Connecticut had the death penalty, but since then, Connecticut has repealed their death penalty. - Michael Mannheimer

Chase professor cited, quoted in national death penalty case

Elizabeth Cates, Reporter April 30, 2019

Drug dealer Azibo Aquart and his accomplices pulled on their masks and armed themselves early one morning on August 24, 2005, to break in a “perceived” drug competitor’s apartment. After constraining...

Judith Daar will serve as the dean for Chase College of Law.

Visions of the future: how Chase Dean plans to elevate law college

Elizabeth Cates, Reporter March 7, 2019
Judith Daar will be taking over as dean of Chase College of Law this summer. Chase faculty look back at Interim Dean Michael Whiteman’s tenure and what Daar should expect as dean.
Jennifer Kinsley, attorney and Chase Law associate director of professional development, works for justice for those who belong to traditionally marginalized groups.

Rebel lawyer: Chase Law professor defends survivors of trafficking

Noelle Horn, Reporter January 18, 2019
It isn't easy to get Chase Law professor Jennifer Kinsley to back down from a challenge.
Judith Daar will serve as the dean for Chase College of Law.

Chase College of Law announces new dean

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief December 4, 2018
University of California, Irvine professor Judith Daar will head NKU’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law, the university announced Tuesday.
The JRG Cyber Threat Intelligence Laboratory located in Griffin Hall.

Cybersecurity: NKU symposium celebrates the tech that protects us

Natalie Hamren, News Editor October 10, 2018

For 15 years, October has been National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Various events and conferences happen throughout October to promote awareness for...

Salmon P. Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University.

Chase professor a Supreme Court contender

Josh Goad, Asst. News Editor July 6, 2018
Chase professor Amul Thapar is on President Trump's shortlist to serve on the Supreme Court following Justice Anthony Kennedy's retirement.
Interim President Gerard St. Amand, who served NKU for nearly 20 years as Chase dean and vice president of advancement,  steps down June 30, 2018.

The ‘semi-accidental’ leader: St. Amand bids NKU farewell

Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief June 30, 2018
The central thread of St. Amand’s career has been what he calls “semi-accidental” leadership and service. Throughout his time in the military and in higher education, he always stepped up to fill a need, even when he least expected it.
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