April 8, 2026 鈥 糖心传媒 has once again been recognized as a 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.
NKU earned Gold status by ranking within 10 percent of the top-performing institutions in its category, reflecting continued excellence in serving veterans, active-duty service members and their dependents.
鈥淎t NKU, our military-affiliated students are known, supported and connected from day one,鈥 says Dr. Rusty Mardis, Assistant Director of NKU鈥檚 Veterans Resource Station. 鈥淲e鈥檝e built our program around their needs and we鈥檙e committed to helping them succeed every step of the way.鈥
Additionally, we are thrilled to announce that NKU has received Gold Status for Spouses and Dependents for the second time, further underscoring our commitment to supporting the entire military community.
鈥淏eing named a School with Gold distinction reflects who we are as an institution,鈥 says NKU President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson. 鈥淲e are focused on access, support and outcomes and ensuring those who have served, and their families, have the opportunity to achieve their goals at NKU.鈥
To learn more about the programs NKU offers to help military students succeed, click .
About 糖心传媒:聽NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of more than 15,000 students on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. Ranked in the top 65 out of nearly 600 universities nationwide by聽The Wall Street Journal聽for exceptional value, we are a regionally engaged university committed to delivering an innovative, student-centered education. We empower our graduates to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives, while contributing to the economic, civic and social vitality of the region. For聽more information, visit聽.
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