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The Northerner sat down with four distinct participants in the INKUBATOR to talk about their experiences and see where their business is now. (Photos provided)

Student and alumni-owned businesses shine through INKUBATOR program

Killian Baarlaer and Emily Sisk March 23, 2024

Northern Kentucky University hosts many student entrepreneurs and young business ideas. The INKUBATOR program—cleverly named to incorporate NKU—is a 12-week business accelerator open to any student...

NKU men’s basketball ends regular season second in the Horizon League, 64-62

Matthew Dietz, Contributor February 29, 2020
The Wright State Raiders men’s basketball team defeated the Northern Kentucky Norse 64-62 on Friday night, writing another chapter in what has become a storied rivalry in the Horizon League.  With the victory, Wright State has clinched the regular-season championship in the Horizon League standings, earning the number-one seed in the Horizon League Tournament.
Safewave Technology LLC poses with prototype.

Safewave: ‘My goal is to at least save some lives’

Sierra Newton, Sports Editor February 6, 2020
Trevon Bruch, a Northern Kentucky native and INKUBATOR participant, was awoken one night to a fire alarm. It dawned on him that not everyone has the privilege of hearing alarms, intruders or defending themselves if a situation were to occur. 
Isaiah Kelly throws a pair of red and blue custom Air Force 1s

How a student’s business went from his garage to competing in Silicon Valley

Josh Kelly, Managing Editor November 22, 2019

Isaiah Kelly started painting shoes in his garage as a hobby. Now, after taking part in the INKUBATOR program, he’s earned $7,000 in seven months. Kelly began his shoe restoration and design company,...

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