New NKU president Dr. Ashish Vaidya talks about what drew him to the university and his goals
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Dr. Ashish Vaidya was introduced Thursday as the sixth president of Northern Kentucky University….
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Thomas More College ‘President for a Day’ finds keeping up with president’s schedule a challenge
Keeping pace with the energy of Thomas More College President David A. Armstrong, J.D., is no easy task, but elementary…
NKU Board approves St. Amand as interim president, new leader plans to keep university moving forward
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents unanimously approved Gerard “Gerry” St. Amand as…
NKU board chair to recommend Gerald St. Amand as interim president; announces full search committee
Northern Kentucky University board chair, Rich Boehne, has announced his intention to recommend Gerald St. Amand as interim president as…
Partners say University of Kentucky Medical School campus in Northern Kentucky is a great fit
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The University of Kentucky College of Medicine announced Monday that it plans to develop…
UK College of Medicine to partner with NKU, St. E to develop regional medical school campus in NKY
The University of Kentucky College of Medicine today announced plans to develop a regional medical school campus in Northern Kentucky for…
NKU launches aggressive search to replace Mearns; RFPs out, committee chair could be announced today
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky University is moving quickly to identify candidates to replace outgoing President Geoffrey…
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns named new president of Ball State University in Indiana
Ball State University in Indiana has announced that Geoffrey Mearns will become its new president. Former Ball State University President…
NKU community members sign final steel beam at topping out ceremony for Health Innovation Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Members of the Northern Kentucky University community came together to sign the final steel…
NKU eliminates 68 staff, 37 faculty to get to $217.5m budget in FY 15-16; projects enrollment decline
Staff Report NKU President Geoffrey Mearns told the Board of Regents this week that a “combination of reduction in state…
NKU budget presentation moved back; Mearns attributes delay to uncertainty of state appropriations
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An event that was billed as a budget presentation at Northern Kentucky University Monday…
Brent Cooper: ‘Norse up!’ and have some fun with a new NKU tradition — the 10-foot gjallarhorn
Most college athletics programs have a tradition that students and fans can rally around during sporting events. Think Ohio State’s…
Geoffrey Mearns: NKU’s per-student funding from state must increase; our students deserve it
As we embark upon a new year, there is much to celebrate at Northern Kentucky University. Our School of the…
Year in Review: Highlights include focus on education, health and growth in the urban core
By John Fox Special to NKyTribune from NKY Thrives Second of two parts As 2015 comes to a close, NKY…
NKU faculty, staff cite culture of fear at the university in responses to campus climate study
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor A new Northern Kentucky University Campus Climate Study indicates faculty and staff are concerned…
NKU breaks ground on $105m Health Innovation Center, for ‘next generation’ of health professionals
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Ground was officially broken Tuesday on NKU’s Health Innovation Center, funded by a $97…
St. E Healthcare sponsors first ever Northern Ky Night at Reds — here are lots of pictures of the fun
The Cincinnati Reds held the first ever Northern Kentucky Night, presented by St. Elizabeth Healthcare, at Great American Ball Park…