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The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

The Independent Student Newspaper of Northern Kentucky University.

The Northerner

NKU leaders hope within 20-30 years, it won't be considered odd to have so many women in leadership roles.

NKU champions female leadership, sets the standard for Kentucky

Emily Sisk and Sophie McEwen April 15, 2025

One look at Northern Kentucky University’s leadership roles reveals the prominence of women. From the president to the provost to the athletic director and beyond, NKU has women in nearly every facet...

Shreya Acharya serves as the International Student Union President.

International Student Union President inspires leadership and inclusivity

Aedom Worku, Contributor October 9, 2023

In the bustling heart of NKU, a dedicated and dynamic leader has been making waves in the world of international student affairs. Shreya Acharya serves as the president of the International Student...

Bonita Brown, current vice president and chief strategy officer, has been at NKU since August 2019.

NKU name drops Bonita Brown as potential interim president

Emily Sisk, News Editor January 17, 2023

The Northerner will continue to provide updates on this breaking news story. Bonita Brown, current vice president and chief strategy officer, will be considered for NKU’s interim president position...

Aliya Cannon

SGA president talks leadership: “You can be who you want and still conquer the world”

Madison Plank, Managing Editor October 3, 2021

Raised in a single parent household in an urban, poverty-stricken area of Louisville, Kentucky, senior social work major with minors in social justice and human addiction and SGA president Aliya Cannon...

Lauren Goodwin, left, and Mia Derks, right, stand next to each other and smile. They are wearing light pink shirts.

SGA president Lauren Goodwin reflects on her time in the organization

Natalie Hamren, Editor-in-Chief January 12, 2021

Editor's Note: This story was originally published in the Northern Kentucky Tribune. It took a concussion for Lauren Goodwin to realize she wanted to get involved in student government at Northern Kentucky...

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