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Ukraine Benefit Concert 4/22

NKU is delighted to welcome world-renowned pianists and NKU alumni Anna Shelest ’05 and Dmitri Shelest ’05, ’08 back to campus for a special one-night-only benefit concert, with all proceeds going to support Ukrainian relief efforts. Both natives of the Ukraine, the Shelest Family Duo will present a program of works by Ukrainian and American composers and will be joined by NKU School of the Arts string musicians and members of the NKU Chamber Choir. 100% of event proceeds will benefit Ukraine refugee relief via RefugeeConnect or Kentucky Refugee Ministries! Get tickets or donate today!

Young Scholars Academy Announces Expansion into Eight NKY School Districts

NKU announces that its Young Scholars Academy, a program that allows students to take college-level courses while still in high school, is expanding its reach into the Northern Kentucky community, now serving nine total school districts.

April 22, 2022 marks the 52nd Anniversary of Earth Day!

NKU Sustainability is advocating environmental awareness through the promotion of local, national, and international online and in-person events during Earth Week. Check out the list here for fun and interesting things to do this week.

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  • Kadori Ngirabakunzi

    Lightening the Load

    "I’ve always had the spirit of taking care of people. I was never meant to be a pharmacist. I was born to do what I do.”


  • Kimberly Clayton-Code

    The Family Tradition

    "NKU was always my goal, and I got to be here with my dad having him as a trusted adviser on campus. And now my sons are here. I love it, and I love what I do. And, I guess I need to find a new goal now because I’m living it.”


  • Dr. Brant Karrick

    Highs and Lows

    "The most gratifying thing is watching them grow and creating a real, successful musical experience because you positively motivated them, created opportunities for them, pushed them.”

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