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NKU named Military Friendly ® School, Gold distinction
Northern Kentucky University has once again been recognized as a Military Friendly ® School, earning Gold distinction for 2026. This national designation recognizes institutions that demonstrate a strong, sustained commitment to supporting military-affiliated students and their families.

“Born Before AI” lecture series returns to NKU for a third year
The College of Informatics at Northern Kentucky University is bringing back its popular “Born Before AI” lecture series this April, offering three free sessions designed for retirees, community members and anyone curious about where artificial intelligence is taking us.

NKU celebrates 58th founding anniversary with 1,968 minutes of giving
Northern Kentucky University is celebrating its 58th anniversary with a Founders’ Day celebration and 1,968 minutes of giving, in recognition of the university’s founding year. Founders’ Day is an occasion focused on all things NKU, where students, alumni, faculty and staff can share their pride and give back to the university.

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Looking Back at Five Years of YSA
YSA provides an early opportunity for high school students in the Northern Kentucky region to earn college credit. Through the program, NKU partners with local public high schools, mostly aiming to serve students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue a college education.

Growing a Program and Building a Culture: How NKU Plans to Make Its Mark on Men's Volleyball
Coach Palilonis is tasked with leading NKU’s first-ever men’s volleyball program. Volleyball is one of the fastest growing men’s sports in the country, with NKU being one of three Division I programs created in the last year.

From First-Gen to Faculty: Dr. Kristy Hopfensperger’s Impact on students, Programming and Community
As a first-generation college student, Kristy Hopfensperger never imagined she would end up as a college professor with a Ph.D., impacting students every day through research and leadership. Originally from Wisconsin, Dr. Hopfensperger discovered her love for environmental science and nonprofit work during a high school environmental science class.

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