Institute for Health Innovation Leads Effort to Support Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic

Through the program, affected families can receive support with connecting to resources, navigating health and social services, and working to instill hope and lasting recovery.

Empowering High School Girls at Young Women Lead Conference

The popular conference will be delivered virtually this year. YWL aims to change the way high school girls perceive themselves, challenge them to reach higher personal growth levels and encourage girls to pursue careers they may not have considered.

Board of Regents Elects New Officers

The 11-member board unanimously elected Andrá R. Ward as Chairman, Normand G. Desmarais as Vice Chairman and Gregory Shumate as Secretary.

Nation’s First Health Care Commercialization Program

NKU’s fully online program dives into understanding the necessary functions behind introducing health care services and products to the medical marketplace.

NKU Creates the Collaborative for Economic Engagement

New space connects entrepreneurs, businesses to data, talent and capital.

Governor Beshear Appoints a New Member to NKU's Board of Regents

“I am honored to join NKU’s Board of Regents. Northern Kentucky University is a significant asset to the region. Born and raised in Campbell County, I am looking forward to making a positive impact upon the university over the next six years,” said Perry, who is managing director and chairman of Ken Perry Realty, Inc.

COB Hosts Guide to Reopening a Business in the Pandemic

The webinar will address return-to-work challenges businesses face and the best practices for navigating them on September 10.

NKU Boosts Women in Computing with New Endowed Professorship

NKU will always have an endowed faculty member position awarded to a woman in computer science through the support of Dr. Carol Swarts, a longtime university friend.

Haile/US Bank College of Business Creates Family Business Relief Program

A new relief program that helps local, family-owned small businesses adapt to the pandemic's disruptive climate.

Informatics+ Announces Support for Regional and Global Projects

Informatics+ simplifies the equation behind understanding information by finding solutions to the region's needs.

NKU Develops COVID-19 Dashboard to Track Region’s Health

NKU's COVID-19 Regional Statistics dashboard incorporates data on case counts, transmission rates and current trends in northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.

TRiO Receives $2M Federal Grant to Support Student Success

The U.S. Department of Education awarded NKU $2,026,515 over the next five years, which is more funding than any other higher education institution in the Commonwealth.

ALPS Student Joins CPE Student Advisory Group

Wieland is earning his BA in Political Science and is member of NKU’s Adult Learner Programs and Services program.

Celebrating Back to School with a Social Distanced Victorfest

With the ongoing pandemic, NKU has adapted some traditions, like Victorfest, to promote social distancing while keeping the heart of the back to school experience.

Admissions Hosts Open Registration for Fall Semester

Students can meet with admissions professionals, address any transfer issues, consult academic advisors, register for classes and learn more about the financial aid process.

Respiratory Care Program Earns National Recognition, Region’s Best

NKU earns national recognition for its Respiratory Care Program, achieving the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care’s (CoARC) standard of professional achievement.

Institute for Health Innovation Expands Opioid Recovery Programs in Rural Kentucky

COPE is supported by a $750,000 federal grant NKU received this spring to help reduce opioid overdoses for those who come in contact with law enforcement or are involved in the criminal justice system within high-risk rural communities.

Dr. Justin Yates Named Midwestern Psychological Association Fellow

Dr. Justin Yates earns Fellow status from the Midwestern Psychological Association. He becomes the second faculty member in NKU’s history awarded with the association’s highest honor. MPA is a regional affiliate of the American Psychological Association, the nation’s leading scientific and professional psychology organization.

Graphic Design Program Named Kentucky’s Best

SOTA's Graphic Design program leads the Commonwealth, according to Animation Career Review.

NKU and The Anthony Muñoz Foundation Increasing Access for Students

Northern Kentucky University and the Anthony Muñoz Foundation continue partnering to provide scholarships to local students and increase access to higher education.

Kentucky Creates Statewide Partnership to Commercialize Tech Innovations

With nearly $1.16 million in funding, Kentucky Commercialization Ventures combines resources from state’s public academic institutions, KSTC and KY Innovation to create tech jobs and startups.

Celebrating Our Faculty and Staff Award Winners

NKU recognizes the outstanding efforts accomplishments from its faculty and staff this year with its Academic Affairs Faculty and Staff Awards.

Regional Partners Host Virtual College Fair

NKU–in partnership with Gateway Community & Technical College, Thomas More University and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce–hosts the Northern Kentucky Virtual College Fair on June 25.

NKU Joins National Health Technology Research Collaborative

NKU partners with Cincinnati Children’s Hospital to establish innovative health care practices and technologies for treating patients with rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

COI Launches Region’s First Cybersecurity Program

June 24, 2020— Northern Kentucky University now offers the only undergraduate cybersecurity program in the Great Cincinnati region. NKU’s Bachelor of Science [...]

Haile/US Bank College of Business Holds Financial Literacy Training for Educators

NKU invites educators to learn about teaching economics and personal finance to K-12 students, a new standard for graduating high school in the Commonwealth.

NKU Honors Spring Graduates with a Virtual Commencement

NKU honors over 1,800 graduates at its Virtual Commencement.

IT Celebrated for Classroom Innovations

The Office of Information Technology (IT) is one of five institutions honored with the CIO 100 Award. CIO Magazine selects universities who are driving innovations in technology.

CINSAM Virtual STEM Summer Camps

CINSAM offers virtual summer camps to help kids explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at home during summer.

NKU Breaks Ground on New Student Housing Project

NKU breaks ground on a new residential building, the first student housing construction on campus since 2003. The five-story, 77,200 square-foot development will fulfill a need for affordable living space at NKU.

Data Science’s Affordability Paces National Programs

COI is home to one of the most affordable Data Science programs nationwide.

Six@Six Lectures Moves to Virtual Series

Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement is continuing its Six@Six Lecture Series as virtual events—showcasing the scholarship and creative work at NKU through May.

Dr. Scott Nutter Honored as Regents Professor

NKU celebrates Dr. Scott Nutter with the Regents Professorship, recognizing his scholarly achievements and contribution to the university’s core values.

College of Business Honored with Innovations that Inspire Award

The Haile/US Bank College of Business has a unique approach to prepare tomorrow’s leaders that is changing the international landscape of business education, according to AACSB International.

Governor's School for Entrepreneurs Selects Students for Summer Program

Kentucky's Governor’s School for Entrepreneurs, a competitive summer program where Kentucky teens focus on product innovation and business model design, announced students selected for its summer program 2020 GSE program.

NKU Announces Tuition Freeze for the 2020-21 Academic Year

NKU announces a tuition freeze for the Fall 2020 and Spring 2021 semesters.

Medical Supplies and Ventilators Donated to Local Hospitals in the Fight Against COVID-19

While medical professionals face shortages of critical resources to fight COVID-19, we stepped up to help two local hospitals, donating personal protective equipment and ventilators used for instruction in the College of Health and Human Services.

New STEM at Home Supports Online Learning

CINSAM offers a new home learning program to help kids learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) subjects at home.

Exercise Science Program Nationally Acclaimed

Our Master of Science in Exercise Science is one of the nation’s most affordable and accessible online degrees, according to a ranking by Guide to Online Schools.

U.S. News & World Report Recognize NKU’s Business Programs

Our Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, housed in the Haile/US Bank College of Business, is highlighted by U.S. News & World Report in its Best Online MBA Programs list.

Haile/US Bank College of Business Forms International Agreement to Bring its MBA Program to India

The Haile/US Bank College of Business expands its Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program to students in India.

New Emergency Fund for Students Impacted by Coronavirus

As the region navigates the impacts of COVID-19, NKU launches a new Student Emergency Fund to support student success during this challenging time.

Arbor Day Foundation Honors NKU with Tree Campus USA® Recognition

NKU has once again been recognized as Tree Campus USA®. For the 11th-straight year, the Arbor Day Foundation celebrated NKU for its commitment to engaging staff and students in conservation goals and effective campus forest management.

NKU Receives Highest Designation for Creating an Inclusive LGBTQ Community

NKU received the highest designation by Campus Pride Index—establishing the university as a national leader in higher education for LGBTQ-inclusive policies, programs and practices.

NKY Forum to Host ‘Hidden Common Ground’ Dialogues at Local Libraries

Are there areas of public life where Americans can agree and work together to solve problems?

History Students Join Kentucky Local Governments to Research the Original Bourbon Journey

History students are working with five Kentucky counties to research the history of the Commonwealth’s original bourbon journey.

Six@Six Lecture Series: Historical Poetry of Frank X Walker

NKU continues the Six@Six Lecture Series with English Professor Kristine Yohe discussing the historical poetry of Frank X Walker. The latest Six@Six lecture is Feb. 27 at The Mercantile Library.

College of Business Names Catherine Glover Director of the Small Business Development Center

NKU, in partnership with the Kentucky Small Business Development Center (KSBDC), is pleased to announce Catherine Glover as the new director of its award-winning Small Business Development Center (SBDC).

NKU and Gateway Announce River City Promise Program

NKU and Gateway Community & Technical College announce the River City Promise Program that offers free tuition and enhanced benefits for Pell eligible high school students from Northern Kentucky’s communities.

Dr. Roy Gifford Named NKU’s Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Communications

NKU announces Dr. Roy Gifford as its assistant vice president for Marketing & Communications. He assumed the role on Feb. 3.

NKU Named an Age-Friendly University

NKU's commitment to increasing access for all learners has earned the university the designation as an Age-Friendly University. NKU is the only university in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky to join the international effort to support intergenerational learners.

Arts & Sciences Graduate Program Nationally Acclaimed

NKU has one of the top Industrial-Organizational Psychology programs in the nation, according to Organizational Psychology Degrees.

Dr. Ginni Fair Selected as College of Education Dean

NKU names Dr. Ginni Fair as dean of the College of Education. Dr. Fair will join NKU on July 1, 2020.

IHI Launches Health Innovation Accelerator

The Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) launches SoCap Accelerate, a Health Innovation Accelerator for northern Kentucky.

Cybersecurity Team Advances to Regionals

COI's Cyber Defense team is once again victorious at the Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition. For the third straight year, NKU students won the Kentucky title and while also competing against teams from Ohio and Iowa.

Regents Professor Named VP of World History Organization

Dr. Jonathan T. Reynolds has been elected as vice president of the World History Association (WHA), the largest World History organization. He will serve a two-year term in this role and the following two years as president.

Six@Six Lecture Series Continues

The latest Six@Six Lecture Series features Communications Professor Dr. Zach Hart discussing how parents of children with disabilities navigate educational and support services.

Federal Grant Creates NKU’s Rural Responses to the Opioid Epidemic Program

Institute for Health Innovation announces a new federal grant funded program to continue addressing the opioid epidemic in rural Kentucky.

NKU to Host Science and Engineering Fair

NKU will host the annual Science and Engineering Fair of Northern Kentucky (SEFNK) on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020.

COB Revamps Executive Leadership Program

The Haile/US Bank College of Business revamps its graduate level change leadership program to emphasize innovation as a tool to enhance professional leadership skills.

NKU/Wright State Reverse Penny Wars Challenge

Students are challenging conference rival Wright State University to a Reverse Penny Wars, leading up to the Horizon League showdown on Friday, Feb. 28 at BB&T Arena.

Commonwealth Theatre Announces 2020 Summer Season

ommonwealth Theatre Company at Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts is proud to present the musical comedy of BEGUILED AGAIN, and the comedy of NANA'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS as their 2020 summer dinner theatre season.

Winterfest Welcomes Students Back

Winterfest begins on Monday, Jan. 13, and continues through the first week of classes. Students can attend activities such as the Winter Carnival, men’s basketball games and open houses for student organizations. Winterfest concludes with the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Community Service.

2020 Innovation Challenge Winners

NKU announces the winners of its 2020 Innovation Challenge, a proposal competition for the campus to pitch ideas to support student success. The 10 winning proposals were narrowed down from a pool of 133 submissions during the 2020 Innovation Challenge.

Darryl A. Peal Announced as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer

NKU announces Darryl A. Peal as its Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDO) and Title IX Coordinator.

Kentucky State Robotics Championship at NKU

Nearly 500 students from across the Commonwealth will meet in NKU’s Regents Hall to find out if they have what it takes to build the best LEGO-built robot in the state. The joint event includes both the Junior State Expo for ages 6 to 9 and the Kentucky’s Robotics Championships for ages 9 to 14.

NKU Holds Inaugural Student Success Summit and 2020 Innovation Challenge Competition

NKU kicks off the spring semester with an Inaugural Student Success Summit and the 2020 Innovation Challenge, a program to unleash innovations in student success.

College of Informatics, Kroger Celebrate Innovation Lab

NKU students will gain hands-on learning experience alongside associates from Kroger’s Research & Development group and 84.51⁰. Teams will focus on initiatives that directly impact Kroger customers across the nation, including nutrition, health and wellness and video analytics.

NKU Honors Longtime Supporters H. Gordon and Thelma Martin

NKU will recognize longtime supporters of the university—H. Gordon and Thelma Martin—by designating the Student Union Ballroom in their honor. During the Jan. 15th Board of Regents’ meeting, the H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom will be unveiled.

Open Registration for Spring

Students meet with admissions professionals, address any transfer issues, consult academic advisors, discuss university housing, register for classes and complete financial aid documents at the event.

Veterans Resource Station Donates to NKU Alumni Overseas

The five-week campaign rallied NKU’s campus and the community together to help those serving our country. VRS donated personal care packages to Owensboro, Kentucky’s own 206th Engineer Battalion, which is currently deployed in the Middle East. One of the battalion’s service members, Madison Simpson, is a recent NKU alumna.

NKU Announces Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold Endowed Deanship at Chase College of Law

Former United States Ambassador Patricia L. Herbold and her husband, Dr. Robert J. Herbold, have made a $2 million gift to the Chase College of Law to create an endowed deanship.

Students Boosting Local Tech Startup

Students are providing crucial support for high-growth minority entrepreneurs and receiving hands-on learning opportunities as part of a new talent development collaboration between NKU, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber’s nationally recognized Minority Business Accelerator and Inphlu, a Cincinnati-based tech startup.

English Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Kelly Moffett has been selected for the 2019-20 Fulbright U.S. Scholar Core Award. Moffett will introduce creative writing techniques at Universitatea Babeș-Bolyai (UBB) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania.

Homecoming 2020 Celebration

The weeklong celebration kicks off with a day of service on Feb. 1. Homecoming week highlights include America’s youngest speed painter Evan Struck, a window painting competition and Former Miss USA and US Army Captain Deshauna Barber as the Black History Month Speaker.

Honors College Students Accept Good Neighbor Award

Honors College Students received the Good Neighbor Award for their support of Highland Heights community events. Mayor Greg Meyers and the Highland Heights City Council recognized twelve students and honors staff member David Kime with the award on Jan. 7, 2020.

NKU Nationally Ranked by Intelligent.com

NKU has been awarded a top ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent, a student-focused comprehensive research guide assessing over 1,600 higher education institutions.

NKU Starts Spring Semester with Annual MLK Day of Community Service

NKU will extend a helping hand throughout the community as part of the annual Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Community Service on Jan. 20, 2020.

Health Innovation Accelerator Announces Partnerships

June 29, 2020 — Northern Kentucky University's Institute for Health Innovation (IHI) SoCap Accelerate, a health innovation accelerator for northern Kentucky, announces four partnerships to enhance and innovatively solve a health problem [...]