NKU computer science student wins prestigious scholarship to study in Romania
Northern Kentucky University Computer Science student Drake Woods has won a prestigious international scholarship to study in Romania this spring….
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Billups scores 20, but NKU comes up short in loss at North Carolina A&T
Jalen Billups tallied 20 points, but the Northern Kentucky University men’s basketball team fell to North Carolina A&T, 74-63, on…
Local boy makes good: As head of St. E Healthcare Ludlow’s Garren Colvin gets job of dreams
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Garren Colvin is the quintessential boy-next-door, complete with boyish good looks, affability and charm. When…
NKU founding father, CU trustee Ralph Tesseneer, “one of the finest people,” dies at 91
Ralph Tesseneer devoted his life to higher education and community involvement. And to know anything about him as an educator,…
St. Elizabeth to assume lease of METS Center from Northern Kentucky University, effective Dec. 1
Effective Dec. 1, St. Elizabeth Healthcare will assume the lease of the METS Center from Northern Kentucky University and will…
Jaime McCauley: If a sex offender is allowed to stay on campus, how should a university protect victim?
On September 10, the Tribune reported on a protest against sexual violence held at Northern Kentucky University. The article included…
The Licking River: Stream restoration like ‘making sausage;’ take a second look
Part seven of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north…
The Licking River: Water quality is ‘holding its own’ despite a tempest of environmental challenges
Part four of a seven part series The Licking River begins with a whimper on its 300-mile plus journey north…
NKU collaborates with Freedom Center to unearth story of historic Parker Academy in New Richmond
Northern Kentucky University faculty and students, in collaboration with the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, will resume work at the…
NKU students carrying mattresses, wearing red ‘X’s’ protest sexual abuse on college campuses
Staff Report Last week on the Northern Kentucky University campus, a female student carried a mattress on her back around…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare, NKU announce $8M investment to support new Health Innovation Center
Northern Kentucky University has received an $8 million gift from St. Elizabeth Healthcare to support its new Health Innovation Center,…
NKU president sends message to university community about ‘jammed gun’ incident on campus
Staff Report Last Thursday, Northern Kentucky University issued a press release regarding an incident involving a student with a firearm…
NKU undergrads recognized for summer research projects in program that honors respected educator
By Mark Hansel NKy managing editor Some of Northern Kentucky University’s best and brightest demonstrated the fruits of their summer…
Schneider Observatory at NKU brings community, students closer to stars — on roof of Founders Hall
A new facility at Northern Kentucky University will bring students and the community closer to the stars than ever before….
NKU President Geoff Mearns: Excerpts from his convocation address as new school year starts
As I begin my fourth year, I am proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am even more…
Highlands Middle School teachers, NKU professors lead the way to area’s first Math Teachers’ Circle
By Brenna R. Kelly Special to NKyTribune Middle school students might think their math teachers sit around and do mathematics…
NKU undergrads study the environment and the effects of herbicides, research leads to award
What effects are herbicides having upon Kentucky’s trees and waterways? Are local wetlands effectively protecting the environment? Undergraduate students in…
Forbes once again includes NKU in its elite list of nation’s 650 public, private universities
Northern Kentucky University is once again ranked among the nation’s top higher education institutions by Forbes Magazine. This is the…
Alum, former student regent Nathaniel Smith named chair of NKU Board of Regents
Nathaniel G. Smith will chair the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents for a one-year term beginning July 1. The…
‘Sunshine Boys’ enters final weekend at NKU’s Stauss Theatre, a combination of nostalgia, humor
By Andy Foltz NKyTribune Reporter “The Sunshine Boys,” put on by Commonwealth Theatre Company, enters the twilight of its run…
NKU’s Mearns to legislators: Funding model for state’s universities should be based on performance
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune Reporter Northern Kentucky University President Geoffrey S. Mearns made an appeal to state legislators Thursday to…
NKU athletes honored for classroom performance, receive Atlantic Sun All-Academic honors
Northern Kentucky University student-athletes are once again being honored for their performance in the classroom as 163 Norse received 2014-15…