NKY Thrives

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Kenton County resident Heather Grothaus just published her thirteenth romance novel.

From teenage fan to author, she just published her thirteenth romance novel

A serendipitous visit to a local antiques and used books store provided the inspiration for her latest entry, which will be the first of a planned four-part series.

Carabello Coffee celebrates 10 years with a fundraiser event and expansion

Justin and Emily Carabello are one step closer to their goal of donating $100,000 a year to international organizations that help people in coffee-producing communities.

Feeding the soul: Chef Kymberly Wilbon delivers passion and love through her culinary creations

Her most famous customers are Bengals players, but she develops relationships with — and menus for — clients throughout the region. 

Improving access to NKU, and its Steely Library, shown here, is a campus priority.
NKU launches a $500,000 innovation challenge open to students, faculty, and staff

The school has launched the 2020 NKU Innovation Challenge, meant to unleash creative plans to improve the success of its students.

Groundwork Ohio River Valley diversifies the region’s environmental movement

The organization performs much-needed restoration work, trains kids for quality jobs, and builds an eco-friendly generation. 

The audience voted on the pitches and a popular vote winner was selected.
One night, one pitch, $100,000 in grants

Fourteen nonprofit organizations pitched their work and their results in a competition for a pool of funds created by some of the region's leading foundations and philanthropies. 

Carabello Coffee celebrates 10 years with a fundraiser event and expansion

Justin and Emily Carabello are one step closer to their goal of donating $100,000 a year to international organizations that help people in coffee-producing communities.

NKU has joined a national coalition to help students complete their degree programs.
NKU partners with national coalition to help returning students complete their studies

The program works will colleges to help re-engage students who have paused their studies.

Sam and Thad Becker fill in one of the six colors at George Stone court.
Colorful makeovers are planned for public basketball courts across the region

The project is an effort to build pride in the public courts and encourage communities to use them.

NKU has joined a national coalition to help students complete their degree programs.
NKU partners with national coalition to help returning students complete their studies

The program works with colleges to help re-engage students who have paused their studies.

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