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From left to right: Bryanna Hall, Prosper Jibunor, Shumyla Wright

This is me: How three Black leaders are making their community on campus

Emily Sisk, News Editor February 26, 2023

Shumyla Wright Black History Month serves as a reminder for the accomplishments and endurance of African Americans to senior Shumyla Wright, but the observance also challenges her to keep going...

A look into NKU student diversity, initiatives, more

Madison Plank, Managing Editor May 5, 2022

A quick glimpse into diversity statistics for the 2021-22 academic year at Northern Kentucky University shows that the majority of students (undergraduate, graduate and law) that attend are white.  Social...

Leo Calderón poses for a photo on NKUs campus. Calderón has served as the Director of Latino Student Initiatives for the past 35 years.

As he prepares for retirement, Leo Calderón and others look back at his impact on the NKU community

Mildred Nguyen, News Editor July 7, 2021

Leo Calderón assists students with whatever problems they have, be it paperwork or money for gas. He attends protests and rallies. He plays soccer and coaches his grandson in the sport. He buys coffee...

Bonita Brown (top left) and Carlous Yates (top right) introduce Dr. Angela Davis.

Activist Dr. Angela Davis spoke with the NKU community for Black History Month

Alyssa Weber, Arts and Life Editor February 18, 2021

Tuesday evening, over 500 students, faculty, staff and members of the community tuned in virtually to hear educator and activist Dr. Angela Davis share her experiences and advice as this year’s Black...

VIDEO: What is NKU R.O.C.K.S?

Kyle Wade, Shannan Murray, and Ethan Dickens February 12, 2021

Jennifer Toyo and Yasmeen Harrison talk about their experience with the R.O.C.K.S program and what it has meant to them.

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