NKU English Department

08/25/2026

https://solutionsreview.com/edtech/2026/06/05/liberal-arts-ai-the-most-criticized-degree-is-now-most-valuable/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT6eclwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6qpfjGsjEtA4eZ0vkqVueGl3tCGeF6FoQNOjQnjjb1xGn5AOiMmbL64hcZyw_aem_TGMEK9iQqAVvLsRn3NavLw

"As organizations integrate AI into everyday work, they are discovering that technical proficiency alone is not enough. The challenge is no longer simply producing information or completing routine knowledge tasks. AI can already assist with many of those activities. The challenge is determining which information matters, which conclusions deserve trust, which tradeoffs deserve consideration, and which questions should be pursued in the first place."

Liberal arts and AI are reshaping the future of education. Tim King explains why what's old is new again amidst the AI revolution.

08/24/2026

Tactile Revolutions: An Exhibit of Art Meant to Be Touched

Join Clovernook Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Northern Kentucky University for Tactile Revolutions, an interactive exhibit exploring how tactile design, Braille, 3D models, and accessible art create more inclusive experiences for all. Every piece is designed to be explored, inviting visitors of all ages and abilities to experience art in a new way!

Celebrate with us at the opening reception on August 27 from 5–7 p.m. or stop by anytime August 24–September 17 at NKU’s Fine Arts Center. We can’t wait to share this experience with you! Art is meant to be experienced by everyone.

08/13/2026

"But there's been a rebound, with the number of English majors rising 9% since 2021." We promise it will be gentle revenge, with lots of book clubs.

For years, English majors were mocked as useless. Now, AI is giving them some momentum in the job market, while computer science grads get disrupted.

08/13/2026

Of course we can!

To increase their durability in the job market, professionals can borrow a page from the English major handbook and start honing their close reading skills.

08/10/2026

New students are getting ready to start their NKU journey, and who better to help them than the students who have already been there?

We're two weeks from the first day of classes. What's one piece of advice you'd give someone starting their first semester this fall? Whether it's your favorite study spot, getting involved on campus or something you wish you had known, share it in the comments.

07/28/2026

Watch our BA/MA alum Frannie Bennett, Assistant Dean for Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Gateway explain how GCTC is preparing students for the workforce!

Gateway Community and Technical College helps students prepare for the workforce

06/28/2026

The most versatile major!

“The intriguing findings: Grads who majored in the social sciences and humanities are proving to be resilient in today’s job market because they gained skills that can be used across multiple industries. Meanwhile engineering graduates, who likely thought they’d picked a safe and lucrative major, not only face a weak hiring market, but also have more specialized skills that aren’t as versatile or as useful in as many industries.”

Hiring of college grads is down across the board. But certain majors are able to access opportunities in a wider array of industries, new LinkedIn data shows.

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

NKU English alum Kathleen Spada has just released a new book! WARD: A Memoir of Ghosts, Grandmothers, and Little Girls Who Disappear.

“Kathleen Spada weaves a haunting, lyrical memoir of secrets, mystery, and, ultimately, ​self-discovery. Through unforgettable characters and layered family histories, she traces the unseen currents that tether one generation to the next. An intimate meditation on identity and inheritance, this beautifully told story reveals how we come to understand our own lives, the people around us, and those who came before. As Spada notes, “I’ve done my best to listen.”
~ Kristen Iversen

Check the link below for more information, including the date and location of her upcoming book signing event.

Congratulations, Kathleen!

Literary nonfiction exploring memory, trauma, and inheritance across generations.

05/13/2026