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Overnight the rumors bloomed that NKU’s athletic program would be cut funding, but those rumors are false.

The rumors are false: University says NKU Athletics still thriving

Jakob Staley, Sports Editor • August 14, 2025

NKU is dismissing a story in another news outlet that said big cuts were ahead for Athletics. The report said  “35% of Athletics budget would be cut for all sports” and “coaches are not permitted...

The NKU Board of Regents approved the budget for the coming year, which includes cutting more than 100 staff and faculty positions. This photo is from the April 27 board meeting.

Funding shortfall forces NKU to cut 100 positions

Matt Sexton, Political Editor • May 19, 2016

Reduced state funding coupled with increased payments to state retirement will force NKU to cut 100 faculty and staff positions.NKU's Board of Regents unanimously approved the budget plan Wednesday proposed...

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