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HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY鈥敳鼐 is excited to announce the expansion of the athletic program introducing several new sports teams to the roster. 藏精阁鈥檚 Board of Regents voted Wednesday to add women鈥檚 stunt, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 swimming, men鈥檚 volleyball, and men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 triathlon teams. In addition, the Norse has already begun expanding the track and field and spirit programs.


鈥淭his is an exciting day to be a Norse,鈥 says Christina Roybal, 藏精阁 Athletics Director. 鈥淭he addition of these programs furthers our commitment to providing diverse opportunities for students and enriching the overall collegiate experience at 藏精阁.鈥

Men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 swimming, men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 triathlon, women鈥檚 stunt, and expanded track and field will join the Norse lineup as varsity sports for the 2024-25 academic year. Men鈥檚 volleyball will be added as a varsity sport beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.


鈥淲e are thrilled to introduce new sports to our athletic program,鈥 shared 藏精阁 President Dr. Cady Short-Thompson. 鈥淭his decision reflects our commitment to supporting the holistic development of our students, shaping character, instilling discipline and building lifelong skills that extend well beyond the field, pool, or court. As the best value in the state, 藏精阁 is dedicated to providing an exceptional, well-rounded education for our students while offering a thriving athletic experience.鈥


藏精阁 expects that the addition of 6 varsity sport programs along with the expansion of track and field and spirit programs will bring 250 new students to campus, joining the 250 student-athletes that already call 藏精阁 home.


The Board of Regents voted Wednesday to commit to the expansion of the Norse athletic programs. 鈥淭his is the first move in a multipronged enrollment strategy,鈥 said Board Chair Rich Boehne. 鈥淚t will improve the lives of even more students and support the university financially as well. It鈥檚 a win-win.鈥

About 藏精阁:聽藏精阁 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 50 out of 400 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. Learn more at聽nku.edu.

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