“Autumn has shined in her time here since being brought on board to lead the department's community engagement efforts and interpersonal crimes investigations."
“Judith Daar is Chase Law's first female dean. From the moment she arrived on campus, she demonstrated how important it is to have women in leadership positions."
“Sara has helped several new female students at Chase Law who were nervous about starting school while pregnant. She has mentored several young women on how to balance the demands of law school with maintaining a household.”
“Kaitlyn has used every second of her college career to try to make the people around her feel worth investing in, and that's directly reflected in her on-campus involvement.”
“Whitney has supported women suffering from violence as she is a member of the Coordinated Community Response Team for the Norse Violence Prevention Center.”
“Debbie continuously goes above and beyond for the entire student-athlete body, providing opportunities for them to engage with each other as well as groups on campus to make their college experience impactful.”
“Lori has been a champion for students her entire tenure at NKU. She is a phenomenal collaborator and always puts students at the forefront of her work and challenges and encourages her colleagues to do the same.”
“When you meet with LaNighta, she is present with you. You feel heard and this extends beyond her direct student work and into her relationships with her colleagues.”
“Jayna is a passionate storyteller who is dedicated to excellence. Colleagues describe her as a very caring person who works tirelessly to assist others and to solve problems. Her thoughtfulness and kindness is exceptional.”
“Amanda has been an inspiration as I have started my career at NKU. She is, of course, incredibly supportive of the students in her office, but she is always ready to help other programs.”
“Not only has Maria been a role model to me and so many other freshman as we start our college careers, but she has also been a source of absolute positivity, love, and friendship.”
“Brandelyn is selfless in her dedication to all issues of inclusivity, diversity, and equity at NKU and beyond. Her knowledge on these subjects and clear and compassionate message serve to inform and invite others to the conversation; conversations that are not always easy or comfortable.”
“Isabel is one of the most involved students I’ve ever met. There is very little time she’s not on campus or working toward a goal for an on-campus group.”
“Cierra has been a R.O.C.K.S. Lead Mentor for the duration of her college career. She has helped many students get through their freshmen year. She also has helped many young women through her sorority.”
“Dr. Noblitt empowers women daily to be the best that they can be. She lifts people up when they are down and will do anything to help make sure that it happens."
“Lindsey is inclusivity chair for Theta Phi Alpha and has worked so hard to educate her sorority sisters on LGBTQ issues and make Theta Phi Alpha a welcome space on this campus for LGBTQ students."
“Krizia sees the good in people and is always encouraging others to strive for more. She continually tells me that I am worth more and that I can do more in my life to make a greater impact on my family, community, and here at the university.”
“Lauren makes an impact in everything she does. She works hard in order to ensure that everyone in each of her organizations is comfortable and treated fairly.”
“Brianna is a kind and caring soul. She brightens every room she walks in. She’s a great student voice in the hiring of faculty. She is willing to stand up to anyone for what she believes is right.”
“Diane serves on many committees, helps department chairs with CPE concerns, works with School-Based Scholars, pathways and is always available to her staff."
“We had the opportunity to deliver more than 500 meals to health care workers in our area, and we are continuing to provide for others in need during this time."
“This pandemic has amplified the need to help as much as possible. Our director, Dr. JP Canner, saw this was going to be a global issue and had the foresight to ask the question, ‘Should we validate a method to test for this?’ before it even spread to the U.S."
“Once I made it to NKU, the environment was so welcoming. There were so many interesting student organizations and ways to pursue my passions with other students!”
There are a handful of outstanding graduating seniors who Northern Kentucky University would like to recognize for their personal commitments to their classwork, the university and the surrounding communities.
"Hannah's record reflects a commitment to NKU and the Commonwealth that is exceptional. At every level, she has dedicated herself to serving her communities: NKU, northern Kentucky and Kentucky."
"These are unbelievable achievements for an undergraduate researcher, and they are the testaments of his outstanding intelligence, supreme laboratory skills, dedication, diligence, persistence and self-discipline."
“Since the day he walked on campus, Bereket has exemplified leadership and professionalism. As he pursues his goal of becoming a chemical engineer, I have no doubt that he will continue to lead and help those around him.”
"Adja was an excellent and engaged student who demonstrated collegiality and principled leadership in her work. I believe with great confidence that Adja will be very successful in her career and in her life."
"My desire to address social injustice on a larger scale prompted me to pursue my MSW. Having my MSW places me in a position to be heard and utilize my skills as a social worker to organize change on a community and state level."
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Northern Kentucky University would like to thank teachers and administrators for all they do for students in our region and the nation.
"Northern Kentucky University has met every single need that I have ever had. It has provided me with friendships, a thorough education and an experience that I wouldn’t trade for the return of all my paid tuition."
"My favorite part about all of this is changing a life. I see a student go from, ‘I cannot beat this test, I cannot go to college’ to breaking down that barrier with them. It’s incredible."
“Every kid is a puzzle, and you just have to figure out where they are and what they need to keep moving. We need to try to get everyone involved to know every kid has a strength and a need so that we keep them moving.”
“My favorite part about teaching is building relationships with my students. There’s no better feeling than having a positive environment in the classroom!"
“My father used to bring me along when he taught his Economics classes, which I just thought was so cool. From then on, I knew I wanted to be a college professor at NKU.”
“I care about people living the best lives they can,” he says. “I’m putting myself in situations that will make me a better nurse. I hope I can make people feel comfortable in their most stressful times. I am so fortunate to pursue this profession—it’s a truly special and supportive community.”
“The modern nurse’s role has evolved into so many things. A nurse used to wear only one hat and do one thing, but the modern-day nurse is doing casework, social work, administration and physical therapy.”
"Actively working in the field ensures that I’m teaching my students the most current information. It also gives me engaging stories to make the concepts come alive for the students.”
“We’re showing students what community health is all about. When we take them to NACU sites, they’re exposed to a population they’ve maybe never thought about before."
"As she has been successful in her educational pursuits, I am certain she will also succeed in her future endeavors, regardless of what career path she chooses to follow next."
“Griffin is a positive and enthusiastic person who’s really easy to talk to. Employers will be lucky to have him, and he’s got a great career ahead of him.”
“I started this company to build a presence here. Graduates don’t always see a startup as a career choice. But it’s important to find those hungry people fresh out of school and give them that chance—an opportunity to create something.”
“Things just change so rapidly. There was no real plan of action for this. Every day we hold conference calls, gather new information and try to figure out how we move forward.”
"The Honors College has played a huge part in my time here at NKU—it has been extremely impactful for my college experience, and it has helped develop who I am as a student and a leader."
"From the close friends that become family, to the challenging professors that become close resources, everyone has made my experience the best it could be."
"I chose NKU because the second I stepped on campus, I immediately felt I was a part of something greater than myself. There is such a strong sense of camaraderie that echoes through the campus, and it is so unbelievably refreshing."
"I really only worked with two professors, and I hold them both in very high esteem for making me a well-rounded museum employee. I am forever grateful to them both."
"NKU is honestly totally different than I could ever imagine. I thought I would have a hard time fitting in because I’m a transfer student but we have such a huge population of non-traditional students and just the fact that everyone is so friendly made it super easy to fit in right away."
“My project focused on re-educating nursing staff on an essential screening procedure with hopes that the evidence collected may help lead to a universal protocol for CCHD screening.”
"After graduating from the MAcc Program, I was offered a role beyond my expectations. An opportunity like this would not have happened without the education and experience I received from NKU."
"NKU’s MBA program is so conducive to online learning. I was able to work full time, go to school full time, vacation overseas three times a year and continue my service in the U.S Navy Reserve all at the same time."
"I wouldn’t trade my experience of in-person instruction and connection at NKU for anything. I made incredible friendships and connections that will last me a lifetime."
"My greatest passion is having a career that gives me the ability to help people. As a nurse and as an educator, I am able to do this on a daily basis. Both of my graduate degrees from NKU provided me opportunity for career advancement."
"I think this diversity is a fundamental reason behind the broad contributions of Hispanic people, and this month gives us an opportunity to explore it further."
