Northern Kentucky University (KY) (Campus History Series) [Paperback]

Jennifer Gregory (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 23, 2006

In 1948, the University of Kentucky opened a branch campus in a few rented classrooms in a Northern Kentucky elementary school. This northern center evolved to become a full-fledged member of Kentucky's community college system. Twenty years after the school opened, a bill was signed into law transforming the two-year school into an independent, four-year institution, the Northern Kentucky State College. The college continued to grow, merging with the Chase School of Law. At the end of the first decade, the school's rapid expansion and commitment to meeting the educational needs of a growing community were recognized under a new name, Northern Kentucky University. Each year, NKU instructs about 14,000 students in disciplines ranging from forensic science to English literature. The university is breaking new ground in fields such as Underground Railroad research, and it offers graduate degrees in many areas, including law, business, and operational psychology. This pictorial volume charts the history of the institution and with it the growth of higher education in the region.

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About the Author

Jennifer Gregory is the head of Special Collections and Archives at Northern Kentucky University. Although born in Ohio, she enjoys exploring her family's Appalachian heritage. Her interests include genealogical research, local history, and folklore. She is also fond of traditional handcrafts, such as needlework and quilting.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (October 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738543160
• ISBN-13: 978-0738543161
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,934,658 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars NKU nears 40, December 27, 2006

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William J. Eichelberger "I will not go quietly" (Ft. Thomas, KY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Northern Kentucky University (KY) (Campus History Series) (Paperback)

This is a nicely done overview of Northern Kentucky University's first 30+ years as an institution of higher learning. Since the school is so young, all of the pictures are contemporary and show the school and surrounding since its inception. One of my favorite images is an aerial view of the freshly cleared land from the intersection of US 27 and Nunn Drive. In the distance, Nunn hall is visible, but little else. In the foreground the Hiland Motel is still standing, and though the land has been cleared, nothing stands on the site of the eventual Thriftway store. This is a great series of books for anyone interested in local history.