To our Northern Kentucky University community—alumni, faculty, staff, students, parents and friends—thank you for your incredible support during NKU Founders’ Day: 1,968 Minutes of Giving! Your generosity and Norse pride helped make this celebration of our founding a resounding success,

Together, we raised $393,282 from 1,156 donors to support the core of NKU: our students. These contributions will directly benefit scholarships, undergraduate and graduate research opportunities, NKU athletics, and vital student support programs and organizations. Every dollar given is an investment in student success and a testament to our shared commitment to NKU’s mission—to put students first, deliver innovative, accessible education and prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

We are especially grateful for the dedication of our 247 faculty and staff donors, 647 alumni donors, and the 254 first-time donors who chose this moment to make their first gift to NKU. Your support reflects the strength and unity of our Norse community, and we’re honored by your commitment to the future of our students.

This year, we were proud to have 98 dedicated ambassadors volunteer their time and energy to help spread the word and rally support. These champions of NKU helped ignite momentum throughout our community and exemplified what it means to show Norse pride. Their passion and outreach were instrumental in driving this record-breaking day forward.

NKU Founders’ Day celebrates more than just our past—it powers the future. It reflects our commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to dream boldly and achieve their goals. Each gift, whether large or small, contributes to a stronger, more vibrant NKU community, one where students are empowered to learn, lead and leave a lasting impact.

From all of us at Northern Kentucky University—thank you. Your support during Founders’ Day reflects the very best of our community and reminds us that together, we can accomplish incredible things.