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NKU Chase College of Law continues to rise in U.S. News rankings
Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law has once again moved up in the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Law School rankings, marking the fifth consecutive year the college has improved its national standing.

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.

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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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