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��ǿ�� partners with National Geographic to host symposium on African American Geography and History
��ǿ�� is partnering with National Geographic to host an African American Geography and History centered symposium for high school youth. The conference will focus on place-based storytelling and history, and the black freedom struggle.

��ǿ�� launches simplified tuition program for all new Tri-State residents
In a move designed to further streamline the college admissions process and make education more accessible, ��ǿ�� is introducing its new 3 States, 1 Rate tuition model. This initiative offers tuition reciprocity for students from Ohio and Indiana.

��ǿ�� Launches Veteran Leadership Minor, First of its Kind in the Region
��ǿ�� is proud to announce the launch of a ground breaking Veteran Leadership minor, designed to specifically recognize and credit the valuable skills and experiences gained by military and veteran students during their service in the military.

��ǿ�� ranked as a top university for “Best Value” by The Wall Street Journal
For the second year in a row, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has recognized ��ǿ�� as one of the top universities in the country for best value and setting graduates up for successfully lucrative careers. According to WSJ’s 2025 report, ��ǿ�� ranks 29th out of 500 universities around the country when it comes to best value.

��ǿ��’s SOTA Music Prep voted best summer camp in 2024 Best of NKY Awards
��ǿ��’s SOTA Music Prep has been voted best Summer Camp in the 13th Annual 2024 Best of NKY awards! ��ǿ��’s School of the Arts (SOTA) 2024 summer programs include the Strings Camp and Chamber Music Workshop, ��ǿ�� Youth Choir Free Workshop and the Summer Adult String Orchestra.

��ǿ�� awarded nearly $300,000 for 5-year, statewide climate change research project
��ǿ�� faculty and students will participate in a five-year, $20 million National Science Foundation (NSF) project aimed at advancing Kentucky’s climate resiliency. ��ǿ�� is one of 37 colleges and universities selected to receive the grant, which aims to develop institutional study abroad programs in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.

National Science Foundation grants ��ǿ�� more than $250,000 for primate research
��ǿ�� has been awarded a three-year, $257,596 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to conduct research on the effects of early life adversity on juvenile primates.

3CDC supports ��ǿ��’s 7th annual Econ Games as key sponsor
��ǿ��’s Haile College of Business is excited to announce Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC) as the corporate data sponsor for the 2025 Econ Games. The event will provide 120 undergraduate students with real-world problem-solving experience while showcasing the ever-growing career opportunities in the greater Cincinnati region.

��ǿ�� sophomore, Sarah Ogden, makes first-ever U.S. Women’s Cyber Team
��ǿ�� sophomore, Sarah Ogden, has been selected to represent the United States on the first-ever U.S. Women’s Cyber Team. The team will compete in global cybersecurity competitions while serving as ambassadors, influencing future generations with inspiration, mentorship and guidance.

��ǿ�� Board of Regents Elects New Chair, Vice Chair; Lucy Burns Serves as New Student Regent
The Board of Regents, the governing body responsible for overseeing the strategic direction and policies of ��ǿ��, recently conducted its annual election to appoint officers for the upcoming term.

The Next Generation of IT Talent Meet with Industry Leaders at ��ǿ��
Nearly 300 students from universities and high schools across the country are gathering at ��ǿ�� on Tuesday, July 16 for the 8th annual intern summit, an all-day professional development conference.

U.S. State Department awards ��ǿ�� grant to expand study abroad programs
The United States Department of State awarded ��ǿ�� a $35,000 grant as part of the Diversify Education Abroad for US Students (IDEAS) program. ��ǿ�� is one of 37 colleges and universities selected to receive the grant, which aims to develop institutional study abroad programs in support of U.S. foreign policy goals.

��ǿ�� pioneers AI integration in higher education with series of institutes
��ǿ��’s Center for Excellence and Teaching Innovation (CETI) is leading the way in integrating artificial intelligence into higher education by hosting a series of three-day Artificial Intelligence Institutes during the summer semester.

��ǿ��’s NUKE robotics team places 7th in 2024 VEX World Championship
��ǿ��’s NUKE robotics team earned 7th place in the skills competition at the 2024 VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas, Texas.

��ǿ�� selects Dr. Gannon Tagher as Dean of the College of Health and Human Services
��ǿ�� announces Dr. Gannon Tagher as the new permanent dean of the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). Dr. Tagher has served as interim dean of the college since January of 2023.

��ǿ�� congratulates student winners of Kentucky Personal Finance Challenge
The Haile College of Business Center for Economic Education at ��ǿ�� congratulates the winners of the 2024 Kentucky Personal Finance Challenge that took place on campus in April.

��ǿ�� Honors More Than 1,800 Graduates in May 2024 Commencements
��ǿ�� will honor 1,875 graduates over two ceremonies at the university’s 52nd Commencement on Sunday, May 5. Students from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Informatics and College of Education will graduate Sunday morning, and in the afternoon the university will honor graduates from Haile College of Business and the College of Health and Human Services.

��ǿ�� to host 41st Annual Lou Manchise Labor Management Conference
��ǿ��’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Center in the Haile College of Business is hosting its annual Lou Manchise Labor Management Conference: Strengthening Labor-Management Relationships through Communication and Dialogue on Friday, May 10.

��ǿ�� Introduces AI Minor Starting Fall of 2024
��ǿ�� is the first university in the commonwealth of Kentucky, and in the region, to offer a minor in artificial intelligence. The university moved to create the minor due to the recent impacts of artificial intelligence across various occupational fields including healthcare, business and media.

��ǿ�� installed first female president
Dr. Short-Thompson is the seventh president in ��ǿ��’s history and was welcomed into office during the investiture ceremony in Truist Arena at the Highland Heights campus. Dr. Short-Thompson shared her vision for the future of ��ǿ��, a place she calls home.

��ǿ�� President launches first-of-its-kind initiative: Women for ��ǿ��
��ǿ�� is celebrating the formal installation of its first permanent woman President, Dr. Cady Short-Thompson, with the launch of the women’s philanthropy empowerment initiative Women for ��ǿ��.

��ǿ�� recognized as Military Friendly School with Gold distinction
��ǿ�� is proud to announce that it has been named a Military Friendly ® School with Gold distinction. This prestigious recognition is awarded to schools that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting military-affiliated students and their families.

Haile College of Business recognized as Beta Gamma Sigma’s 2024 Best Practice Chapter
Haile College of Business (HCOB) celebrates a significant achievement as its Beta Gamma Sigma chapter is named the 2024 Best Practice Chapter out of 630 global chapters.

��ǿ�� students place in top 5 at Econ Games
The Haile College of Business proudly announces the exceptional performance of its students at this year’s National Econ Games Conference.

Born Before AI: Where AI is taking us
In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) shapes industries, societies and our daily lives, the College of Informatics at ��ǿ�� announces a groundbreaking lecture series, “Born Before AI”.

#Norsebound Tour 2024
��ǿ�� is taking our show on the road again this year! We’re loading up a bus with VIPs like President Cady Short-Thompson, Provost Diana McGill, Victor E. Viking and stopping at four local high schools to meet with hundreds of students to show them all that is great about being a part of Norse Nation.

��ǿ�� to celebrate Founders’ Day with 1,968 minutes of giving
��ǿ�� will celebrate its Founders’ Day and 56th birthday with 1,968 minutes (the year of ��ǿ��’s founding) of giving.

��ǿ�� to Host Economic Development Bootcamp
��ǿ��’s Haile College of Business, in collaboration with the Center for Economic Analysis and Development (CEAD), is excited to announce its inaugural Economic Development Bootcamp, taking place from June 3 -7, 2024.

��ǿ�� Implements Direct Admit Process to Streamline Student Enrollment
In an effort to enhance the accessibility and efficiency of its admissions process, ��ǿ�� is proud to announce the implementation of a new Direct Admit Program

Long Time Professor Honored in Haile College of Business
The Haile College of Business at ��ǿ�� proudly announces the dedication of a conference room in honor of the late Professor Sandra “Sandy” Easton.

��ǿ�� to Move Deadline Due to FAFSA Delays
��ǿ�� is moving the deadline for incoming freshman to accept merit scholarship awards from May 1, 2024 to June 1, 2024.

Chris Calvert Named ��ǿ��’s New VP of Finance and CFO
��ǿ�� is excited to share that Chris Calvert, J.D., will be the university’s new Vice President for Administration and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

U.S. News and World Report: Two Haile College Online Programs Ranked Among the Top
Two online programs in ��ǿ��’s Haile College of Business have been ranked as top online programs in the country by U.S. News and World Report.

��ǿ�� To Host First Ever Kentucky National Personal Finance Challenge
��ǿ�� will host the first-ever Kentucky National Personal Finance Challenge, happening on ��ǿ��’s campus in April.

��ǿ�� Professor Appointed As Sigma Liaison To United Nations
��ǿ�� Associate Professor Dr. Jitana Benton-Lee received a prestigious appointment by Sigma Global Initiatives to the post of Sigma liaison to the United Nations.

��ǿ�� Receives Dozens of Pieces of Art Depicting Moby-Dick, Likely Setting A Record
��ǿ�� is excited to announce a donation of 66 charcoal drawings interpreting Herman Melville’s “Moby-Dick” by retired Boston College art professor and artist Aileen Callahan. With the addition of the new drawings, ��ǿ�� likely has the largest collection of art depicting the literary classic at any college or university.

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