Recent Features

Morning Commencement Speaker: Carlee Franklin ('24)

Franklin has found Northern Kentucky University an amazing environment to continue her journey of growth and self-discovery as one of the best colleges in the nation.

Afternoon Commencement Speaker: Grace McConn ('24)

Inspired by the mentors and faculty who have shaped her into the person she is today, in the future McConn hopes to return as a mentor herself for the next generation of NKU business students.

Honorary Degree Recipient: Frank Caccamo

Mr. Caccamo’s legacy serves as a beacon of inspiration for future generations, embodying the university’s commitment to excellence, innovation and service to the community.

Celebrating Student Research

Celebration is a major portion of NKU’s yearly Experiential Learning Week, which showcases opportunities like studying abroad, internships and student research. Meet just a few of the students who presented their work on Wednesday.

A World of Opportunity

“When you open the door to occupational therapy, you have entered a world of vast opportunity.”

Catalyzing Creativity

“I’ve learned a ton. My professors all work in different settings and with different populations, which has helped me learn the most I can about the profession."

Orientation Leader Spotlight: Julia Bottoms

"I have had the most amazing professors and bosses here at NKU that truly seek to cultivate an environment where students from all walks of life with a diverse array of dreams and aspirations can thrive throughout their time in college and beyond."

All About Shadows

"That’s why they’re so rare, because the moon's orbit and the ecliptic, the Earth's orbit, are not perfectly lined up. A solar eclipse is the most dramatic astronomical event that can be predicted.”

Competence, Integrity and Commitment

“The university is showing several women at the top right now. A president, a provost and an athletic director are three examples that aren't traditionally held by women, and what people will find is a high level of competence, integrity, hard work and commitment to the place among us."

From Scientist to Provost

"It’s almost like I’m an orchestra leader. I think my role is to see how we can work on the strengths of each person, and that’s where my contributions lie. My vision is to find ways to be more integrated with each other."