Campus Communications

04/17/25 - Welcome new Regent Debbie Wulfeck

Please join me in welcoming Debbie Wulfeck as a new member of the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents following her appointment this week by Governor Andy Beshear. She replaces Elizabeth Thompson, and her term will run through June 30, 2027. [....]

4/15/25 - W. Frank Steely Library Dean Announcement

I am excited to share the news that Brianna Marshall will be the next dean of the W. Frank Steely Library. She has served in the interim dean role since August 2023 (thank you!) and prior to that she served as Senior Associate Dean of the library. [....]

03/28/25 - NKU response to Kentucky House Bill 4

I am writing to share with our entire campus community an important update about a new Kentucky law and our institution’s response to it. Many of you have followed the events in Frankfort regarding Kentucky House Bill 4, which prohibits a wide range of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at public universities. [....]

03/21/25 - Celebration of life for President Emeritus James Votruba

Our campus community is invited to join family and friends at a celebration of life for President Emeritus James Votruba next Wednesday, March 26, from 5-7 p.m. in the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union ballroom. [...]

03/19/25 - Remembering President Emeritus James Votruba

With deep sadness, I share news of the passing of President Emeritus James C. Votruba Tuesday evening at home, surrounded by loved ones. This message is personally painful as I write from what I still fondly think of as “Jim’s office;” without question, his legacy and impact are enduring on this special place and people. [...]

02/18/25 - University-Wide Senior Student Awards

Each year the University community recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of graduating seniors by nominating them for one of the seven student awards. Students who graduated in December 2024 or will graduate in May 2025 are eligible for consideration. [...]

02/18/25 - Organizational announcement — Welcome new VPSA Dr. Brandon L. Thompson

I am pleased to announce that Dr. Brandon L. Thompson will join NKU as our next vice president for Student Affairs on April 14, 2025. Dr. Thompson comes to us from the University of Kentucky where since 2021, he has served as associate dean of student engagement in the Office of the Dean of Students. [...]