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At NKU excellence meets opportunity. We meet you where you are—in person, online or hybrid. You will learn in a student-centered environment with flexible schedules and personalized degree plans focused on your goals. Your journey to success starts here.

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NKU in View is a digital magazine dedicated to recognizing Norse Nation’s recent achievements while looking ahead at what’s in store for the community.  Read the latest issue.

 

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  • Staircase featured in the newly renovated Welcome Center inside NKU's University Center.

    NKU unveils newly renovated Welcome Center with a multi-million-dollar upgrade

    Northern Kentucky University will debut its newly renovated Welcome Center with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The project spanned ten months and included renovations to the University Center and upgrades to the Otto M. Budig Theater, lighting, digital systems and more. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include a demonstration of the new and improved visitor experience.

  • Teacher sits with a student in a brightly decorated elementary school classroom.

    NKU receives grant to address critical teacher shortage, strengthen educator pipeline

    Northern Kentucky University is continuing to lead the way in reducing the regional and nationwide teacher shortage with the launch of the Haile Foundation Future Educator Fellows Program. NKU will have a direct impact on quality K-12 education in the region by building a sustainable pipeline of dedicated and community-oriented educators.

  • NKU economist Janet Harrah gives presentation for CEAD event.

    Annual Mid-Summer Symposium focuses on the future of the NKY economy

    Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD) is hosting the third annual Mid-Summer Symposium on Thursday, July 17, where regional experts and leaders will present the latest data on the state of Northern Kentucky’s economy.

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