For most of you, this is your first time graduating from Northern Kentucky University. It’s important to be prepared. Here are a few tips to help you get through the day.
Hanna Schmitt Regents Award Winner
"I will never be able to thank them enough for everything they do. They are the heart of NKU. Good professors are not just good teachers but good mentors, and the math/stat department is full of them."
Hanson Nguyen NKU Foundation Student Leadership Award
"All of my professors and advisors were welcoming, understanding and very helpful, which eased my transition into college and let me know I made the correct choice in attending NKU."
Kayla Wypasek University Service Award
“I knew I made the right decision when I found that I was being supported and pushed not only athletically but academically, too."
Quinn James Presidents' Award
"From day one, I found my people on NKU’s campus ... And what kept me coming back to campus everyday (other than living on campus) was the people and the environment.”
Amanda Lewis Excelsior Award
"I think it’s easier for me to keep my eye on the prize because my reminders are around me every day. I am doing this so that I can provide a better life and foundation for my kids."
Thu Nguyen Faculty Senate Award
The Faculty Senate Award is given to a senior student who has demonstrated exceptional skills and productivity in an independent study project.
Shelby Adams Chase Advocacy Award
Shelby Adams is receiving the Salmon P. Chase Award of Chase College of Law for 2023 as the graduating student whose law-related volunteer work best represents the spirit of advocacy of Salmon P. Chase.
Jacky Romo
“I not only pushed hard for myself but for anyone who had made a sacrifice for me in their life. This dream would not have been possible without everyone on my team.”
Jill Meyer ('96)
Jill Meyer has served as the CEO of the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber since September 2015. Her work leading the Chamber has put the long-time critically important organization on an aggressive course to grow the vibrancy and economic prosperity of the Cincinnati region.
Dick Murgatroyd
NKU is proud to recognize Richard (Dick) Murgatroyd for his dedication to education and prosperity in our region, specifically his devoted service to and work at the university.
