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  • Julie Pace AP Editor

    Associated Press Executive Editor to Give Lecture at NKU

    Julie Pace, executive editor and senior vice president at The Associated Press, will come to Northern Kentucky University on Dec. 7 to present a lecture as part of the Six@Six Lecture Series.

  • Norse to Add More D1 Sports

    Norse to Add More D1 Sports

    NKU is excited to announce the expansion of the athletic program introducing several new sports teams to the roster. NKU’s Board of Regents voted Wednesday to add women’s stunt, men’s and women’s swimming, men’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s triathlon teams. In addition, the Norse has already begun expanding the track and field and spirit programs.

  • FUEL NKU Friendsgiving

    FUEL NKU To Celebrate Annual Friendsgiving

    It’s turkey time at NKU! Northern Kentucky University’s on-campus food pantry, FUEL NKU, will host the sixth annual Friendsgiving Celebration on Monday, Nov. 20, 2023.

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Academics
 

Your Path to Success
Your Path to Success
At NKU, there is more than one answer. Double major. Choose one major and three minors. Choose two majors and one minor. Your time at NKU doesn’t have to—and shouldn’t—be one-dimensional.

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Find Your Major

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Majors | Minors | Certificates | Micro-Credentials | Professional Development

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University Center

The University Center is a hub for many student services including academic advising, Norse TechBar, student health services, career services, the bookstore, our Veteran’s Resource Station and much more!

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W. Frank Steely Library

The Steely Library gives students access to information in both print and non-print formats, as well as more than 200 databases and indexes to support any research project or class assignment.

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Fine Arts Center

NKU features the largest and number-one ranked theatre program in the state of Kentucky. The Fine Arts Center is home to the School of the Arts which includes majors in not only theatre, but dance, music, music and visual arts.

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Griffin Hall

Home to the College of Informatics, Griffin Hall is a unique and inviting state-of-the-art facility where a new generation of professionals are building our region's information economy. Griffin Hall boasts a 120-seat reconfigurable auditorium with a floor-to-ceiling digital media wall, a large performance studio, an advanced audio and video control room, cybersecurity lab, a 3D Digital Design & VFX lab and much more.

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Health Innovation Center

Students studying nursing, occupational and physical therapies, as well as other health sciences, will develop their professional skills in a progressive environment. The center houses simulation spaces, clinical and nursing skill suites and imaging suites in addition to classrooms for student use from all seven colleges.

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Landrum Academic Center

Programs such as English, History & Geography, Sociology, Anthropology & Philosophy occur in Landrum. The Anthropology Museum, located on the second floor, features displays on local and regional history, as well as diverse areas of interest, including Tibet and Africa. 

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    Changing Hearts and Minds

    “It’s widespread and globally prevalent, but it is largely accepted and ignored. I thought this was a great opportunity to start introducing students to what ageism is."

  • A Different Approach

    "At NKU, there is a sense of 'We appreciate who you are, we value your opinion and we’re going to give you our support.'"

  • Counting on Confidence

    “That’s what I’m trying to focus on: helping students realize the great opportunity they have before they make things harder for themselves."

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