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  • Students speak to employers at on-campus career fair

    NKU ranked as a top university in Kentucky for best value

    For the third consecutive year, Northern Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the nation for best value by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to WSJ’s latest 2026 report, NKU ranks 62nd out of nearly 600 universities around the country in the best value.


  • Students speak to employers at on-campus career fair

    NKU’s CIE awarded $900k+ NSF grant for start-up internship program

    Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) has been awarded nearly $1 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support paid, hands-on opportunities for students while providing top-tier talent for regional startups.


  • President Short-Thompson leading event

    NKU Named Future Home of Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts

    Northern Kentucky University will host the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts for three years, beginning in 2026. This partnership aims to nurture young artistic talent and strengthen Kentucky's cultural and educational landscape.

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