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What's new in the MPA Program
 

Every semester, we look forward to sharing our newness. This semester is no different! Meet our fall 2022 students and our new MPA graduate assistant, Avery Adams.

See what else is new in the program »

MPA events
 

It's exciting to be hosting in-person fall semester events again! We look forward to meeting and greeting more often throughout the year.

Check out some photos of our happy hours and an ICMA luncheon »

Alumni and student awards
 

Jill Settlemyre ('19), executive director of cancer family care (CFC), was selected for Leadership Cincinnati this year. Also, CFC won a prestigious national award for "catalyzing positive change in the lives of those affected by cancer."

Read about other accomplishments and awards »

Faculty highlights
 

Dr. Kobena Osam was selected for the Outstanding Junior Faculty Award in the NKU’s College of Arts and Sciences! Additionally, we're still celebrating Dr. Ahmed’s Fulbright experience in Tajikistan.

Browse through these and other faculty highlights »

Alumni highlights
 

Leo Calderón ('95) may have retired but he's not slowing down! He delivered the keynote address at this year's Supporting the Hispanic Parent Leadership Conference.

Learn about Leo’s work and other highlights »

Student highlights
 

As Executive Director of Renaissance Covington, Nick Wade (MPA student) worked on the development of the NKY Innovator Gallery, which officially opened over the summer.

Read about other student highlights »

New Jobs and Promotions
 
  • Michele Adams (MPA student), fraternity and sorority life coordinator, NKU.
  • Dr. Bob Alston (emergency management certificate '20), new dean of students, NKU.  
  • Bradley Dickerson ('18), assistant director for outreach, recruitment and diversity, NKU Office of Admissions.
  • Katie Dillon ('15), technology change management advisor, Seattle Public Utilities.
  • Dan Ginn (nonprofit management certificate '21), director of the Youth Scholars Academy (YSA), NKU.
  • Christopher Mackey ('14), community impact and engagement manager, Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami Valley, Ohio.
  • James McManus ('16), human resource analyst, City of Cincinnati.
  • Michelle McMullen ('15), executive director, NAMI Northern Kentucky. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
  • Amanda Meeker ('15), director of the career and experiential education center, Mount St. Joseph University, Cincinnati.
  • James Mills (MPA student), chief of police, Taylor Mill Police Department.
  • Julie Muehlenkamp (MPA student), health and wellness coordinator, Covington Partners.
  • Tracy Power ('10), director of family partnerships and programming, Community Learning Center Institute (CLCI).
  • James Tecco (nonprofit management certificate '12), assistant director of programs, LADD, or Living Arrangements for the Developmentally Disabled.
  • Victoria Short ('21), marketing outreach manager, Disabled American Veterans (DAV).
  • Jodi Zerbe (nonprofit management certificate '20), director of development and annual giving, Christ Hospital.
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Contact us: Missy Gish, MPA Coordinator gishm@nku.edu / (859) 572-5326
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