Alex Gonzalez-Perez has done it all — front-line campus support, ESPN sidelines, and Sports Co-Editor for The Northerner. This weekend, he adds NKU grad to the list. Congrats, Alex!
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Jena Rhoads is the kind of student-athlete who defines Norse pride. As a junior majoring in Nursing, she juggles a packed schedule of practices, clinicals, exams, and games.
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25th Anniversary of the Mayerson Student Philanthropy Project
Since 1999, this incredible program has helped students learn the power of giving by partnering with local nonprofits and investing in real change. Here's to a quarter-century of impact, service and the students who continue to shape stronger communi...
Emilio Bravo is serving up success in international business and marketing, while Alyssa Camero is studying exercise science. Both are making moves on and off the court.
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NKU golfers Ella Hardy and Luke Muller share how they balance academics and athletics while tackling one of the most mentally demanding sports.
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NKU Track & Field standouts Bryan Stoltzfus and Olivia Kennedy open up about what it means to be a student-athlete, the academic support that’s shaped their journey, and what they plan to do with their degree after graduation.
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Women’s History Month Highlight: NKU Alum, Jenny Collopy
Jenny Collopy (’08, ’10), Vice President and Chief Marketing & Communications Officer at The Christ Hospital Health Network was the recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Young Alumna Award.
Jenny’s leadership has made a lasting impact—whether it...
Adisyn Donk is balancing NKU’s Stunt team with her Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree. See what her experience has been like as a student-athlete in this historic inaugural season!
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What does Black History Month mean to NKU students?
NKU students Zien Garland, Jasmine Bradley, and Janaysha Bailey share what this month means to them, the Black historical figures who inspire them and carrying on the legacy of Black history and culture.
#NorseUp #BlackHistoryMonth
Meet NKU’s Direct Admit criteria? You’re in. ✅ No essays, no fees, no stress. Welcome to NKU!Apply to be a Norse today! Visit the link in our bio.
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From airbrush tees to custom pillows and karaoke, last night was incredible! If this is just the beginning, you know the rest of the week is gonna be legendary.
#NorseUp #NKUHomecoming2025
Graduate transfer Josh Dilling is making moves on and off the court as he earns his MBA at NKU. Hear how he's preparing for life beyond the game.
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Jaci Jones is making plays on the court and in the classroom! 🏀📚
As a guard for NKU Women’s Basketball and a Health Informatics student, she’s proving that hard work and focus pay off in every arena.
#NorseUp #NKUWBB
We are honored to present more than 2,000 degrees to our fall graduating class! 🎓
Our Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies will be on Saturday, December 14th. The morning ceremony will take place at Truist Arena at 10 a.m., and the afternoon ceremony will be at 3 p.m.
Our graduates come from all different backgrounds. 42% of our gra...
Homecoming Weekend at NKU is just 2 months away! Get ready to reunite with old friends, relive your favorite memories, and soak up the Norse spirit on a campus buzzing with excitement.
From thrilling games to unforgettable celebrations, there’s so...
Cookin' On Campus: Thanksgiving Special with President Cady Short-Thompson 🥘🍽️
This Thanksgiving, we’re stirring up tradition with a fresh twist on holiday sides! Dr. Short-Thompson is joined by Chartwells Executive Chef Scott Neidhard to create a vibrant dish featuring roasted butternut squash as the star ingredient.
Packed...
Our annual Friendsgiving brought our Norse together for a delicious Thanksgiving dinner, heartfelt connections, and meaningful support for FUEL NKU’s campus food pantry.
A huge thank you to NKU Dining, The Kroger Co., Busken Bakery, and everyone ...
Freshmen Tyler Cukovecki and Ethan Johnson are proving what it means to be student-athletes in NKU Men's Swimming's inaugural season.
Tyler, a business major, and Ethan, a radiation therapy major, embody dedication in and out of the pool, excelling ...
Teachers are the heart of our communities, from shaping young minds to fostering a love for learning. At NKU, we’re proud to empower future teachers with the skills, knowledge, and passion they need to change lives—one student at a time.
Here’...
NKU alum and Class of '98 grad Tom Cline, now a Supervisor at Beck Studios, played an integral role in the recent renovations of our beloved Corbett Theatre.
With his expertise and dedication to the arts, Tom helped bring new life to this special s...
Students teamed up with NKU's rocket team for an exciting bottle rocket launch on the plaza! With two launchers set up, students, faculty, and staff enjoyed some high-flying fun between Founders and Steely.
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LeaAnn, a cellular, molecular and genetic biology major, is showing her kids that it’s never too late to chase your dreams. Jesse, a dad majoring in electrical and electronics technology engineering, is building a brighter future while balancing fa...
Learn how to make sushi from one of our talented chefs at Umami Bites in the Student Union. Celebrate diverse flavors and sustainable food practices right here on campus!
#NorseUp #Shorts #WorldFoodDay
At NKU, mental health is a priority. For World Mental Health Day, we’re highlighting our Counseling Services, Togetherall, and peer support groups. Let’s continue to support each other, because no one has to go through it alone.#NorseUp #WorldMen...
We are united in the fight against breast cancer! 💕
At NKU, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a time to honor the strength and resilience of those in our community who this disease has touched.
From our coaches to our student-athletes, many have...
Honoring culture, building community, and leading with pride this Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟
Mario Mata, Daisy Aguilar De León, and Didi Davila share what this month means to them and how NKU has created a supportive space for Latino students to thrive. As mentors in the Latinos Avanzando Mentorship Program (LAMP) and active members of Lati...
Congratulations to Dr. Cady Short-Thompson on her one-year anniversary as NKU's seventh president! Here's to many more years of growth and achievement together!
Meet our student baristas Preshika, Abby, and Alston as they spill the beans on life behind the counter at NKU Starbucks! Hear how working on campus has shaped their college experience!
What should NKU's signature drink be at Starbucks? 👀
In a move designed to further streamline the college admissions process and make education more accessible, Northern Kentucky University is introducing its new 3 States, 1 Rate tuition model. This initiative offers tuition reciprocity for students fr...
NKU President, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson Inauguration 2024
The formal investiture of our seventh president, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, took place on Friday, April 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. in Truist Arena on NKU’s Highland Heights campus.
Get To Know Our Norse Student-Athletes: Volleyball 🏐
We’re highlighting Torie Houston from the NKU Volleyball team. Torie is a communications and journalism major in the Class of 2025.
The Norse host the NKU Invitational this weekend! The invitational is set to kick off today inside Regents Hall at...
Get To Know Our Norse Student-Athletes: XC 🏃♀️🏃♂️
We’re highlighting Hope Erbach and Noah Pease from the NKU Cross Country team. Hope is a nursing major and Noah is a sports business major, both are in the Class of 2025.
The Norse hosts the 41st Annual Queen City Invitational right on NKU's campu...
Experience the buzz of FC Cincinnati 2, right on our campus! ⚽️🏟️
Experience the buzz of FC Cincinnati 2, right on our campus! ⚽️🏟️
Grab your friends and head to the stadium—it’s completely free!
#NorseUp #AllForCincy @FCCincinnati
Cady Short-Thompson First Pitch | NKU Night at the Reds Game
NKU President Cady Short-Thompson threw out the first pitch to NKU Baseball Head Coach Dizzy Peyton at NKU Night at the @reds Game on August 3, 2024.
#NorseUp #NKU #Reds #Baseball
The New Student Convocation and Fresh Fusion are just the beginning! Look for more VictorFest content for the rest of the month.
#NorseUp #NKU #College #VictorFest
Introducing Jack Kontsis, Assistant Project Engineer at Danis Construction and a member of the Class of 2024. During his Co-op, Jack has gained hands-on experience working with the Danis Special Projects Division, contributing to projects like the Un...
Northern Kentucky University Night at the @reds game was a blast! NKU President, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, zipped a strike into NKU Head Baseball Coach Dizzy Peyton for the first pitch and all the Norse that attended got to catch up with some of their...
Emma Baisden | Northern Kentucky University Center for Environmental Restoration (CER)
Introducing Emma Baisden, Stream Restoration Project Intern and a member of the Class of 2025. Emma has been restoring old stream channels at the Piner Project in Big Bone Lick State Park that have been heavily impact by years of farming for NKU's Ce...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what Care Closet @ NKU and FUEL NKU has to offer. The Care Closet @ NKU is supported by the non-profit organization, CARE Closet in Newport, KY. They prov...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what Northern Kentucky University Athletics NKU Athletics has to offer. With the season of fall sports rapidly approaching we wanted to highlight the NKU ...
1 month away from the start of VictorFest! 🎉
Join the entire NKU Community as we celebrate the start of another academic year!
This is a great chance to play games, meet student organizations and to get involved right away at NKU!
VictorFest e...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what the infamous Loch Norse has to offer. The lake's redesign project received a design award nomination from the Kentucky Association of Landscape Archit...
James C and Rachel M Votruba Student Union Walk Through Tour
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union has to offer. The student union hosts over 4,000 meetings and events each year. The facility includ...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what "the center jewel of the campus", W. Frank Steely Library, has to offer. The library is named after NKU's first president, W. Frank Steely, who serve...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what the NKU Campus Recreation Center has to offer. The 169,000-square-foot space is open to the general local community, alumni, student's families, reti...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We're venturing to see what the NKU College of Health and Human Services Center for Simulation Education (CSE) has to offer. The NKU CSE has been named one of the world's top ti...
Join us as we continue unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
We’re venturing to see what the Haile Digital Planetarium has to offer. The planetarium is the first laser-projection planetarium system to ever be installed on an educational ...
Whether you are a student or the mascot of a university, life can get stressful. As #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth winds down seek out help through NKU Counseling Services and know that NKU has resources at your disposal.
Prioritize your mental health....
This summer we are unlocking NKU and exploring your future campus!
Today, we're venturing to see what NKU Housing has to offer. First year residential communities are New Residence Hall, Kentucky Hall, Callahan Hall and Commonwealth.
With a variety...
Our first new student orientations of the summer were a blast! The orientation season is just getting started and we're so excited to meet you!
Let us know what you're looking forward to the most at NKU!
#NorseUp #NKU #Orientation #StudentLife #Col...
The process has begun! FAFSA letters are being sent out to some incoming freshman. Not all will receive their letters right away.
We are working around the clock to get aid packages in the mail! Keep checking your email...they're coming!
Upperclass...
Need some study tips? We've got you covered.
Avoid the urge to procrastinate - Identifying the underlying reasons for procrastination empowers you to implement strategies that prevent it, thereby fostering a trajectory towards achieving success.
Ge...
Norse Marketplace, put on by NKU's Women in Entrepreneurship and NKU's Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, had 50 tables out at Loch Norse feature student small businesses, products for sale and campus organizations.
This event was the first of i...
Dean of NKU's College of Informatics, Kevin Kirby, Welcomes the Class of 2027!
Dean of the College of Informatics at Northern Kentucky University, Kevin Kirby, wishes the incoming class of students a warm Norse Nation welcome as they start their journey. Two schools, programs unique to the region, the first ABET-accredited data...
Northern Kentucky University | Real ambition, real success!
At Northern Kentucky University, you’ll light the path to what matters most and build your world around it. Our online programs in technology, education, healthcare and more will provide you with the skills you need to think bigger, aim higher and ...
Northern Kentucky University | Real ambition, real success!
At Northern Kentucky University, you’ll light the path to what matters most and build your world around it. Our online programs in technology, education, healthcare and more will provide you with the skills you need to think bigger, aim higher and ...
Northern Kentucky University | Real ambition, real success!
At Northern Kentucky University, you’ll light the path to what matters most and build your world around it. Our online programs in technology, education, healthcare and more will provide you with the skills you need to think bigger, aim higher and ...
Northern Kentucky University | Real ambition, real success!
At Northern Kentucky University, you’ll light the path to what matters most and build your world around it. Our online programs in technology, education, healthcare and more will provide you with the skills you need to think bigger, aim higher and ...
Be sure you have all your bases covered to transfer from your current college or university to NKU for our Spring 2024 semester. Learn more at nku.edu/atc.
30-second tour of NKU's College of Health & Human Services Outpatient Simulation Learning Center
Take a quick tour of our outpatient simulation learning center in our College of Health & Human Services. Outpatient exam rooms, radiology simulations, physical and occupational therapy and other outpatient care scenarios are available at our facilit...
30-second tour of NKU's College of Health & Human Services Inpatient Simulation Learning Center
Take a quick tour of our inpatient simulation learning center in our College of Health & Human Services. Inpatient care, ER simulations, birthing and simulations of other inpatient care scenarios are available at our facility that is one of the only ...
30-second tour of NKU's College of Health & Human Services Simulation Learning Center
Take a quick tour of our simulation learning center in our College of Health & Human Services. Inpatient care, outpatient care and a host of other real-world simulations are available at our facility that is one of the only in the region. You can che...
NKU is home to the St. Elizabeth Center for Simulation Education. One of two facilities of it's kind in the nation, and the only one in the region, offers a hands-on learning experience for all Health and Human Services learners. Get a tour of the st...
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson's First Public Remarks as NKU's Seventh President
Dr. Cady Short-Thompson delivers her first public remarks as NKU's seventh, and first female, president. It's been great to be able to welcome home one of our own and start working towards NKU's bright future. To find out more about Dr. Short-Thompso...
NKU Makes History by Appointing Dr. Cady Short-Thompson to be its First Female President
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 began a historical chapter in a bright future for NKU. Welcome home to the university's first female president, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson! To find out more about the seventh president in NKU's history, visit https://www.nk...
At NKU, our top-quality, 100% online military friendly degree programs are affordable & accelerated. You’ll obtain a well-rounded education with real-world relevance in a broad range of fields without disrupting your career or daily routine. 100% o...
Start your time in Norse Nation by getting to know the people and community that is Northern Kentucky University. We're focused on setting first-year students up for success and introducing them to new classmates, current students, faculty and the ac...
Northern Kentucky University - Online | Ignite Your Future!
Ignite your desire for something better, something real! At NKU, you’ll be surrounded by innovation and opportunity. You’ll get the resources and support you need to aim higher and shine brighter. Our expert faculty and staff will help guide you ...
Northern Kentucky University Online | Ignite Your Future!
Ignite your desire for something better, something more! When you earn an online degree from NKU, you’ll get the resources you need to succeed. Our supportive faculty and staff will help guide you every step of the way, and our innovative online pr...
The Future of the Hybrid U - Meeting the Needs of NKU’s Students in a Hybrid Environment
Nov 18, 2021
The Campus Conversation will include two panel discussions covering national trends on the hybrid learning environment and the perspectives of our own NKU students on how the campus community can better serve their needs.
Learn about n...
Moon Shot for Equity Announcement Septebmer 15 2021
The Moon Shot for Equity is a collaborative project led by education firm EAB, that aims to close equity gaps within regional clusters of two- and four-year colleges and universities by 2030.
Learn more: https://nku.edu/moon-shot.html
Taking care of your physical, emotional, and mental wellness is critical to your success and wellbeing as a student, and the four offices in Student Support Services in Student Affairs are here to help. Our Health Services staff are available to meet...
Hello Norse Nation! Whether you are coming to campus for your first year or your final semester, our campus community is excited to see you. NKU Police Chief John Gaffin, Assistant Dean of Students Bob Alston, and a special guest wanted to check in ...
NKU Grant County host GROW YOUR SMALL BUSINESS workshop to support inventors and entrepreneurs alike. Topics such as trademarks and patents, economic development, contracts, licensing and related legal issues, and research and resources were among th...
MLK Day 2021: Race Rationalization and Humanness A look into the Life of Dr Martin Luther King
Keynote Speaker: Alonzo Jones
Title: Race, Rationalization, and Humanness: A look into the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King
The greatest injustice we do to our historical leaders is to place them into the realm of the untouchable. Too often, we deify ...
Welcome Back NKU | Northern Kentucky University Return to Campus Plan
Northern Kentucky University has been busy getting the campus ready for students return from COVID-19. Watch this video for tips and suggestions to keep yourself Heatlhy @NKU!
Northern Kentucky University Virtual Commencement - Class of 2020
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Kentucky University had to postpone graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020, but produced a Virtual Commencement on their graduation day - May 9, 2020.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP
Welcome to the NKU Covid-19 Emergency Fund page. We understand that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of financial uncertainty in our community. To assist students in managing their financial challenges during this c...
