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NKU’s Haile College of Business graduate programs climb in U.S. News 2026 rankings
Northern Kentucky University’s Haile College of Business continues to climb national rankings by earning multiple recognitions among the top 100 universities across U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 report. Most notably, NKU’s online MBA program climbed 29 positions since 2025 and is now ranked 93rd in the nation.

NKU earns inaugural SACSCOC Torch Award for affordability
Northern Kentucky University has been recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) with a Torch Award for Affordability, an honor that recognizes institutions that demonstrate leadership in managing educational costs and expanding access for students.

NKU announces outstanding Norse graduates and faculty as 2026 alumni award winners
Northern Kentucky University is recognizing five distinguished alumni and faculty with the annual Alumni Awards dinner and celebration on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The university is honoring Gary Holland, Greg Edwards, Shannan Boyer, Kevin Donnelly and Ken Jones for their outstanding achievements and distinguished service to the Northern Kentucky and Norse communities.

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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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NKU’s Haile College of Business graduate programs climb in U.S. News 2026 rankings

NKU earns inaugural SACSCOC Torch Award for affordability

NKU announces outstanding Norse graduates and faculty as 2026 alumni award winners

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Looking Back at Five Years of YSA

Growing a Program and Building a Culture: How NKU Plans to Make Its Mark on Men's Volleyball

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