Northern Kentucky University

Northern Kentucky University is launching the NKU Foundation Venture and Innovation Fund (Norse Ventures), an initiative designed to drive innovation, expand student opportunity and fuel economic growth in our region. The Norse Ventures Fund combines experiential learning with mission-aligned investing, creating opportunities for students to work alongside experienced investors while helping strengthen the regional innovation ecosystem.

At most art exhibitions, visitors are told not to touch. At Northern Kentucky University’s newest exhibition, touching the art is the point. NKU and Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired have partnered to present “Tactile Revolutions: An Exhibit of Art Meant to be Touched,” an interactive exhibition designed to make art more accessible to people who are blind or visually impaired.

Northern Kentucky University’s School of the Arts will celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary with “American Snapshots,” its 2026-27 theatre & dance program season, through classic stories, bold adaptations and imaginative performances. Featuring six productions, the season explores the American experience through period works, contemporary adaptations, classic musicals and original choreography.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Michelle Snodgrass of Cold Spring to Northern Kentucky University’s Board of Regents. Snodgrass is a Salmon P. Chase College of Law alumna and private practice attorney. She was the first female commonwealth attorney in Campbell County, and longtime chief prosecutor for the 17th Judicial Circuit. "As a lifelong Campbell County resident, I've had a front-row seat to Northern Kentucky University's remarkable growth over the years.

Northern Kentucky University and the University of Cincinnati Army ROTC renewed their partnership with a formal signing event Tuesday, August 11 at NKU. NKU and UC Army ROTC first joined forces in 1975, creating a partnership focused on enhancing support for Army ROTC cadets through expanded access to instructional resources, campus facilities, housing assistance and training opportunities.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (August 3, 2026) — Northern Kentucky University (NKU) and the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy (UKCOP) have signed an articulation agreement establishing a 3+4 pre-pharmacy and Pharm.D. program, creating a streamlined pathway for NKU students to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in seven years instead of the traditional eight.

Northern Kentucky University is partnering with The Center for Rural Development to offer a new scholarship for graduates of the Rogers Scholars program, expanding educational opportunities for student leaders from Southern and Eastern Kentucky. Beginning with the spring of 2027 entering class, students who successfully complete the Rogers Scholars program and enroll at NKU will be eligible to receive the Rogers Scholars housing scholarship of $2,000.

Press Release NKU Marketing & Communications 28 July 2026 1 minute read The Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents is proud to announce the election of Kara Williams as chair, Brad Zapp as vice chair and Ashley Himes as secretary. The board also welcomes Kyah Smith as the new Student Regent for the upcoming school year.

Press Conference Announcing Mike Odom as Vice President and Director of Athletics at NKU July 9, 2026 | 2 pm View Press Release

Northern Kentucky University has named Mike Odom as its next Vice President and Director of Athletics following a national search. As director of athletics, Odom will oversee NKU’s Division I athletics program, leading more than 600 student-athletes, coaches and staff while advancing the university’s commitment to academic and athletic excellence, student-athlete success and community engagement.