Free speech: Kentucky bill aims to broaden protest laws
Josh Goad, Assistant News Editor
April 3, 2019
Filed under Featured Story, News
Freedom of speech is a pillar of American democracy, and because of it, every American has the right to openly express themselves—that doesn’t mean everyone has the right to express themselves wherever they want. House Bill 254, a Kentucky bill focused on supporting students' right to free speech on public college campus...
Vaidya installed as NKU’s sixth president
March 30, 2019
Filed under Campus Events, Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
Family, friends, colleagues and students welcomed in the sixth president of Northern Kentucky University, Dr. Ashish Vaidya on Friday during his official installation. Vaidya assumed the role as president on July 1, 2018, but was formally recognized during the installation. Vaidya thanked everyon...
State cuts get funding band-aid, pension challenge grows urgent
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
April 10, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
The Kentucky legislature passed its final budget and a pension reform bill that leaves NKU in the black with more performance funding. But, it’s the unchanged pension cost administrators worry will send the university into the red.
UPDATED: Bevin recommends $3.9 million cut to NKU
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 16, 2018
Filed under Breaking News, Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
Gov. Matt Bevin proposed a 7.7 percent or $3.9 million funding cut for Northern Kentucky University in his state of the Commonwealth address on Jan. 16.
Cuts to come? Lawmakers, NKU wait for Bevin’s budget
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 12, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
State representatives and NKU officials believe $516,000 or more in state funding will be cut in Gov. Matt Bevin’s budget address, which is scheduled for Jan. 16.
St. Amand: More state cuts add to funding disparity
Sam Rosenstiel, News Editor
January 11, 2018
Filed under Featured Story, Kentucky News, News
Interim pres. Gerard St. Amand said NKU’s state appropriations will be cut by $516,000 at a Board of Regents meeting on Jan. 10.