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Roughly seven miles south of Cincinnati, the Northern Kentucky University campus sits between the Ohio and Licking Rivers. Defined by its sleek, modern architecture and manicured courtyards, Northern Kentucky University provides a beautiful setting for students. Established in 1948 as an extension center for the University of Kentucky, the college became a four-year college in 1968. Today, the college is most recognized for its Chase College of Law, a well-respected program that has produced judges, US Representative Steve Chabot, and Cincinnati Mayor Tom Luken.
The BB&T Arena, located on campus, hosts the NKU Norse basketball teams as well as a variety of events and performers. Other notable buildings on campus include the Student Union, the Fine Arts Center, and Griffin Hall. NKU can claim a famous former student -- George Clooney once attended classes at NKU.
Sprawling across 400 acres in Highland Heights, you'll discover plenty of options when looking for apartments near NKU. If you plan to commute frequently into Cincinnati, look for apartments near Highway 27. To be close to the arena, look along Louie B. Nunn Drive and Johns Hill Road. To be within walking distance of shops and restaurants, look along Martha Layne Collins Boulevard near the intersection with Alexandria Pike.