Why NKU Links

Notable Norse

Politicians, artists, producers and journalists – all have graduated from Northern Kentucky University. A degree from NKU can change the world.

Famous NKU graduates include:

• Steve Chabot, U.S. Representative from Ohio's 1st Congressional District.
• David Mack, creator of the comic book Kabuki and former writer/artist of Daredevil.
• Actress Jenny Robertson, who has appeared on such television programs as Law and Order and Reno 911!
• Raymond J. Brune, four-time Emmy Award winning media producer and co-head of Yani-Brune Entertainment.
• Shawn Nordheim, Mrs. Kentucky 2006.
• Warren Bettis, an Ohio jurist who serves as a judge on the Ohio Court of Claims.
• Brigham A. McCown, the Deputy Administrator and Acting Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) at the U.S. Department of Transportation.
• Suzanne Fitzpatrick, television writer for shows including The Nanny, 7th Heaven and The Dooley and Pals Show.
• Tom Luken, former mayor of Cincinnati and U.S. Representative from Ohio.
• Tricia Macke and Sheree Paolello, NKU communication graduates, television news anchors in the Cincinnati market.