Northern Kentucky University

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.

A COI alumnus reflects on how The Northerner helped shape his career in sports radio If you’re a fan of all things Cincinnati sports you’ve probably tuned in to ESPN 1530’s Cincy 360 and spent a few hours with the voices of Tony Pike and Austin Elmore. Most local listeners are familiar with Pike, a University of Cincinnati football hall-of-famer, but his co-host learned his craft on the other side of the river.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY. – Northern Kentucky University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the NCLEX licensure exam for 2025, continuing a strong trend of student success and workforce readiness. Over the past three years, NKU nursing graduates have posted a 99.6% average pass rate, consistently outperforming regional peers and positioning graduates to enter the workforce immediately in a field where demand remains high.

HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY. – Northern Kentucky University celebrated its spring 2026 commencement ceremonies this weekend, recognizing the achievements of 2,026 graduates and welcoming them into a growing alumni network now more than 90,000 strong. Ceremonies were held Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, at Truist Arena. Salmon P. Chase College of Law honored 126 graduates on Friday evening.

Accelerating student success and strengthening Kentucky’s workforce pipeline are a driving force behind Kentucky Community and Technical College (KCTCS) and Northern Kentucky University’s (NKU) new transfer partnership, designed to remove education barriers for today’s student, and the future of the Commonwealth. From classroom to career, this agreement changes the landscape of higher education by building bridges that ensure students don’t just transfer, they thrive.

College students are navigating a financial landscape that looks very different from the one their parents faced. New digital tools have led many students to seek faster and more accessible ways to manage their money. Instead of turning to traditional advisors, today’s learners often open an app or type a question into an AI chatbot to make sense of budgeting, saving and long-term planning.

DATE Friday, April 3, 2026 TIME 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. LOCATION James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union Ballroom at Northern Kentucky University CLE 5.0 general CLE hours approved in OH and KY COST $50 NKU Alumni $65 General Public $0 faculty, staff and students Register Here

As student mental health continues to dominate national conversations, schools are increasingly being asked to do more than just teach academics. With rising concerns about stress, focus and emotional well-being among children, parents and teachers alike are considering whether practices like meditation should be built into the daily school routine.

Like a parent who nurtured a child into teenage and toward independence of college or career, Professor and Associate Dean Amy Halbrook has nurtured the Children’s Law Center Clinic she founded at Salmon P. Chase College of Law from infant to early-teenager, and a new phase of growth with a new director.