From EMB to in front of the camera: NKU alum reports in Cincinnati
Sam Rosenstiel, Editor-in-Chief
March 22, 2019
Dan Griffin was in seventh grade home economics class when he first realized he wanted to become a news reporter. He remembers learning how to sew pillows when a teacher burst into his classroom, tears streaming down her face. She told the teacher at the front of the room to switch on the TV. On ...
Pixar designer breathes life into “Coco” in Digitorium
Sam Rosenstiel, Copy Editor
November 8, 2017
Christian Hoffman, character supervisor at Pixar, shared film clips and concept art for the studio’s latest animated feature “Coco” in the Digitorium on Tuesday.
US Bank, NKU partner for 3 cybersecurity scholarships
Matt Sexton, Managing Editor
October 27, 2016
When describing the scope of his position at US Bank, Jason Witty sounded more like a meteorologist than a bank executive. “We have to think in terms of the chief information security officer being like a weather predictor,” Witty said. “I’m trying to forecast what’s going to happen next. At...
NKU students show off at final Luminosity
Sydney Wege, Contributor
August 6, 2016
For the past few years, the tri-state area has experienced Lumenocity, a live illuminated light show to the music of the Cincinnati Pops and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. To help with this, Lumenocity enlisted the help of some of Northern Kentucky University’s brightest students.Several Electronic Media...
Oculus Rift virtually makes the future a reality
Lizzie Kibler, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2014
If you have ever been on the third floor of Griffin Hall, you have probably passed the innovation gallery and wondered what was going on in there. Some have referred to it as a 'tech playground,' but there is so much more to it. Among the sea of technology, you'll find the Oculus Rift. The device is...
Associate dean working to close ‘gender gap’ in computer science
Silvana Hill, Staff writer
September 19, 2013
“This is what I’ve learned: You don’t say anything about it,” said Maureen Doyle to summarize her experience as a woman in the male-dominated fi eld of computer science. “People will ask me, why do I think there are no women in CS [computer science], and first of all, I don’t know,” Doyle...
Athletics app keeps fans updated
Brook Clifford, Staff writer
April 4, 2013
NKU Athletics and Information Technology (IT) recently collaborated with the Center for Applied Informatics (CAI) to create a mobile application for the iOS and Android programs installed on cell phones. The app is called GoNorse and is free for any user who has an app store on their phone. A group...
Informatics faculty, staff show off in art show
Mac Payton, Staff writer
April 4, 2013
Last Friday, faculty and staff from the College of Informatics gathered in the advising center in Griffin Hall for the opening of a gallery featuring the works of seven faculty and staff members. J. Michael Skaggs, a professor in the college, helped set the gallery up. He already has years of experience...
Across the University 4/4/2012
April 3, 2012
NKU grad becomes VP at Fifth Third A Northern Kentucky University graduate was recently promoted to one of five vice president positions at Fifth Third Bancorp in Downtown Cincinnati. Stephanie Mason, currently a fair lending and responsible banking officer, joined Fifth Third in 2001. She gradua...
Series brings new light to comm. and media
Shelby Rodgers, Contributing writer
February 29, 2012
The Communication Department at Northern Kentucky University will be hosting nationally known speakers through the month of March in the Griffin Hall Digitorium. These speakers will present about different aspects of communication and the media. There will be three events in March featuring experts...
Students challenged to find solutions in 36 hours
Ryan Cahill, Contributing writer
February 15, 2012
Northern Kentucky University students have the opportunity to help local businesses and organizations in a high-intensity 36-hour Griffin Hall event the weekend of Feb. 18. In the first-ever MashComm36, sponsored by the department of communication and the College of Informatics, students majoring in...
Across the university
February 15, 2012
Alum named new vice president at NKY Tri-ED Northern Kentucky University alum Wade Williams recently was named vice president of Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corp. In addition to vice president, Williams will also oversee the manufacturing section of the company. He graduated fro...