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Interim President Bonita Brown (left) served as the first female in a presidential role at NKU. Cady Short-Thompson (right) will be the university’s first female president.

“She’s one of us:” Key campus figures react to new president

Emily Sisk, Killian Baarlaer, Mildred Nguyen, and Braden White September 13, 2023

After a search spanning several months, NKU has named Dr. Cady Short-Thompson as its seventh president.  Short-Thompson started her career at NKU as a professor in the communication department and...

Students throw surprise party for pres.

Students throw surprise party for pres.

Kevin Erpenbeck, Staff writer March 28, 2012

Throughout the year, students of Northern Kentucky University have found several ways to thank departing President James Votruba for the contributions he has made to the school during his 15-year tenure....

2 out of 3 finalists revealed

Claire Higgins, News editor March 21, 2012

As of March 19, Northern Kentucky University is one step closer to choosing the next president. The Presidential Search and Screening Committee announced two out of the three finalists who will visit the...

The hunt for new president gains speed

The hunt for new president gains speed

Claire Higgins, News editor February 29, 2012

As Northern Kentucky University approaches spring break and mid-semester stress, the pressure to find a new president also begins to rise to meet the early April announcement deadline. The Presidential...

State cuts funding, NKU could increase tuition

State cuts funding, NKU could increase tuition

Casey Binder, Contributing writer January 25, 2012

Northern Kentucky University President Votruba confirmed last week that NKU will receive less state funding due to Gov. Steve Beshear’s budget plan for 2012-2013. The plan calls for a 6.4 percent decrease...

Search process about to pick up

Search process about to pick up

Claire Higgins, News editor January 18, 2012

As the spring semester begins, the search for a new president of Northern Kentucky University is well under way. By early April, the Board of Regents is slated to announce the new president, according...

Votruba lauded amidst budget cut talks

Claire Higgins, News editor January 18, 2012

The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents is working toward making some changes in the university’s future, including a possible budget cut and efforts to honor the president in his final semester. The...

AASA: Policy changes on pause

Jesse Call February 16, 2011

Efforts to improve retention rates and student life for African-American students have been put on hold until at least April. Northern Kentucky University is searching for a new director for the Office...

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