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65 countries across the globe are represented at NKUs campus this year.

International student population the highest ever in seven years

Olivia Knabel, Contributor October 19, 2022

With a total of 506 international students attending for the Fall 2022 semester, NKU hasn’t seen a number this large since 2015. Rebecca Hansen, Director of International Student & Scholar Services...

New Residence Hall will be a first year student-only community in the fall.

NKU Housing Amid Changes for New Academic Year

Emily Sisk, News Editor June 28, 2022

NKU Housing has implemented some significant changes to the residential experience in preparation for the 2022-2023 academic year. One of the most impactful changes, Director of University Housing...

VIDEO: New dorm on campus and updates on housing

Brendan Connelly, Vic Malone, and Katelyn Aragon October 13, 2021

At the beginning of this semester, Northern Kentucky University opened a new dorm on campus. The Northerner spoke with students, as well as Dr. Eddie Howard, Vice President for Student Affairs, about the...

The exterior of Callahan Hall.

University housing changes for fall semester and beyond

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor September 19, 2021

Several changes to Northern Kentucky University campus housing have come this fall semester and are expected to continue into next year. Alongside a new residence hall that opened on Aug. 19, existing...

NKU goes ‘back to the future’ for Fall 2021: in person learning, campus housing

NKU goes ‘back to the future’ for Fall 2021: in person learning, campus housing

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor March 16, 2021

President Ashish Vaidya announces campus will be headed “back to the future” for the Fall 2021 semester. The fall semester, beginning Monday, August 23, will include in-person learning, residence...

SGA currently meets in a hybrid format with attendees opting to appear virtually or in-person.

What you missed at SGA: diversity discussion, new housing plans, more

Madison Plank, Assistant News Editor February 1, 2021

At this afternoon’s SGA meeting, the diversity problem on campus was discussed in regard to the white supremist group that came onto NKU’s campus and vandalized parts of campus last Wednesday. A guest...

Approximately 35 people were in attendance at SGAs virtual meeting.

What you missed at SGA: housing repair plans, new retake policy

Rachel Smith, News Editor November 16, 2020

Several faculty members presented at the SGA meeting today to discuss campus and housing repairs, campus services during winter break and the updated retake policy.  New retake policy, students encouraged...

The front doors leading into Griffin Halls lobby.

Housing addendum and move in plans announced

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor July 23, 2020

In an email from University Housing, it announced what move in will look like, dining and housing changes and other safety measures for the Fall Semester.  Assignments All Fall assignments for University...

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Answering all your Fall 2020 questions

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief June 16, 2020

Will all of my classes be in-person? That depends. According to NKU, there will be a variety of classes held fully in-person, fully online, hybrid (online and in-person) and online courses with scheduled...

The walk path between Nunn Hall  and Founders Hall.

Vaidya announced NKU fall 2020 plans: hybrid classes, social distancing

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor June 15, 2020

NKU will resume some in-person class meetings in fall 2020, President Ashish Vaidya announced in a campus-wide email Monday afternoon. The fall semester will start on August 17, 2020, as scheduled....

The site of the new dorms as seen on May 23, 2020.

New housing option breaks ground

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor May 28, 2020

Construction on the new residential building broke ground for the first time since University Suites in 2003. The soon to be five-story, 77,200 square foot building will be positioned along Kenton Drive...

The James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union.

NKU students create Facebook group to house displaced students

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief March 18, 2020

Two NKU students created “Ghostlight Housing NKY” to help recently displaced NKU students find housing and other resources.  Sophomore integrative studies major Jessica Archer and senior public...

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