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NKU celebrates topping out of Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center Expansion
Northern Kentucky University celebrated a major milestone in the expansion of the Dorothy Westerman Herrmann Science Center with a topping out ceremony this morning. University leaders, students, faculty, staff and representatives from Skanska USA Building and Omni Architects gathered to mark the placement of the final steel beam on the 85,400 square-foot addition to the existing science center.

NKU ranked as a top university in Kentucky for best value
For the third consecutive year, Northern Kentucky University has been recognized as one of the top universities in the nation for best value by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). According to WSJ’s latest 2026 report, NKU ranks 62nd out of nearly 600 universities around the country in the best value.

NKU’s CIE awarded $900k+ NSF grant for start-up internship program
Northern Kentucky University’s Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (CIE) has been awarded nearly $1 million by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support paid, hands-on opportunities for students while providing top-tier talent for regional startups.

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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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