/tags/northern-kentucky-university Northern Kentucky University en-US Copyright Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:57:43 GMT /education/2025-10-07/nku-cut-some-staff-revenue-funding-decline The university says it's receiving less funding from the state and is experiencing a slight decline in graduate and international student enrollment this fall, causing a drop in revenue. Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:57:43 GMT /education/2025-10-07/nku-cut-some-staff-revenue-funding-decline Zack Carreon /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-07-08/neighborhoods-northern-kentucky-cincinnati-most-vulnerable-climate-change Locals create neighborhood-specific plans for climate resiliency. Tue, 08 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT /show/cincinnati-edition/2025-07-08/neighborhoods-northern-kentucky-cincinnati-most-vulnerable-climate-change /education/2025-06-11/nku-operating-budget-without-negative-balance Since 2022, university leaders have been working to eliminate a massive budget shortfall that NKU says was largely caused by a decline in enrollment and rising expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Wed, 11 Jun 2025 17:42:13 GMT /education/2025-06-11/nku-operating-budget-without-negative-balance Zack Carreon /education/2025-04-01/ohio-kentucky-universities-dei-programs-state-laws The new laws take effect at the end of June. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:31:21 GMT /education/2025-04-01/ohio-kentucky-universities-dei-programs-state-laws Zack Carreon /education/2025-03-19/jim-votruba-nku-president-dies The university called Votruba, who served from 1997 to 2012, a "legendary leader" and credited him for raising the school's national profile. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:52:18 GMT /education/2025-03-19/jim-votruba-nku-president-dies Zack Carreon /sports/2025-01-27/colleges-pay-student-athletes-whos-getting-paid An agreement signed last year between the NCAA and those Power Five conferences allows schools to give athletes a portion of the revenue their athletic departments generate. Mon, 27 Jan 2025 09:52:00 GMT /sports/2025-01-27/colleges-pay-student-athletes-whos-getting-paid Zack Carreon /education/2024-12-09/nky-high-school-students-are-preparing-to-meet-the-demand-in-kentuckys-education-system Kentucky has a shortage of teachers. The state's Department of Education says 13% of vacant staff positions went unfilled last school year. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 09:21:00 GMT /education/2024-12-09/nky-high-school-students-are-preparing-to-meet-the-demand-in-kentuckys-education-system Zack Carreon /education/2024-09-20/supreme-court-ruling-affirmative-action-ohio-kentucky-universities The U.S. Supreme Court effectively ended the ability for colleges and universities to consider race in their admissions following its ruling on affirmative action. Since the verdict came down, it's been open to interpretation by state leaders in many cases. Fri, 20 Sep 2024 08:29:00 GMT /education/2024-09-20/supreme-court-ruling-affirmative-action-ohio-kentucky-universities Zack Carreon /education/2024-09-17/nku-ohio-indiana-in-state-tuition Dubbed "3 States, 1 Rate," the tuition program will offer students from all over Ohio and Indiana the same tuition rates as in-state students from Kentucky. Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:52:00 GMT /education/2024-09-17/nku-ohio-indiana-in-state-tuition Zack Carreon /education/2024-08-20/uc-college-students-return-campus-traffic With such a large student population, the University of Cincinnati, for example, is staggering its move-in days to reduce congestion in and around campus. Tue, 20 Aug 2024 21:14:53 GMT /education/2024-08-20/uc-college-students-return-campus-traffic Zack Carreon