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  • Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More Regional College Fair

    NKU to Host College Fair

    Northern Kentucky University and Thomas More University are partnering to host the 2023 NKY Regional College Fair. Representatives from more than 50 colleges and universities will be on site to offer insights into higher education options, the admissions process, and academic programs available at their respective institutions.

  • NKU Haile College of Business

    BizAccessHub To Host Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser

    BizAccessHub, housed in the Haile College of Business at NKU, is hosting its first ever PicklePalooza fundraiser to be held on Nov. 5, 2023, at Ace’s Pickleball + Kitchen in Norwood, Ohio.

  • NKU REFS Nature Day

    NKU’s Field Station Hosts Annual Nature Adventure Day

    Northern Kentucky University’s Research and Education Field Station (REFS) invites the community to its annual Nature Adventure Day on September 30 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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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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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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NKU Magazine

Access the latest NKU Magazine stories featuring the accomplishments of our students, faculty, staff and alumni. View the latest magazine issue.
  • Maggie and Melissa stand in front of a stage

    Sophomore Sisters

    “Now that we’re here together, it feels like we’re always finding each other and trying to communicate. Like, ‘Hey, where are you? Did you eat already?’”

  • Paloma stands in front of Fruit Land's counter.

    Next Stop: Fruit Land

    Juggling classwork and her small business, recent NKU graduate Paloma Villasana created the after-school hangout spot she once dreamed of.

  • A Trailblazer For Women Educators

    "For years, they’ve seen that the majority of their teachers are female. A lot of principals are females. Now, they can see the superintendent, and it’s something they can do. That’s a big responsibility.”

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