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NKU Haile College of Business announces recipients of 2025 alumni awards
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business will recognize three outstanding alumni at its annual Alumni Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025. Todd W. Best (’90), Brigitte Blom (’05) and Garrett Frey (’16) will be honored for their outstanding achievements and significant contributions to their professions, the university and the community.

Governor Beshear appoints Victoria Grooms, Greg Mecher to NKU Board of Regents
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced the appointment of Victoria Grooms and Greg Mecher to the Northern Kentucky University Board of Regents. Grooms’ appointment will expire in June of 2026, and Mecher’s in September of 2031.

NKU unveils newly renovated Welcome Center with a multi-million-dollar upgrade
Northern Kentucky University will debut its newly renovated Welcome Center with a ribbon cutting on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. The project spanned ten months and included renovations to the University Center and upgrades to the Otto M. Budig Theater, lighting, digital systems and more. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will include a demonstration of the new and improved visitor experience.

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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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