By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor James Votruba, 79, who served as president of Northern Kentucky University for 15 years ...

Northern Kentucky University has announced a celebration of life for President Emeritus James Votruba for Wednesday from 5-7 ...

"Jim led with energy, vision and an uncanny ability to positively connect with all of his constituents," NKU President Cady Short-Thompson said.

Northern Kentucky University's longest-serving president has died. According to the university, former president James C.

The former president of Northern Kentucky University, President Emeritus James Votruba, has died. Votruba, who was NKU’s longest-serving president, died at his home Tuesday, March 18, surrounded by ...

James C. Votruba, the longest-serving president of Northern Kentucky University, has died. He was 79 years old. Sign up for our Newsletters Named the school's 14th president in 1997, Dr. Votruba ...

A celebration of life is being scheduled next week for Northern Kentucky University President Emeritus James Votruba.

Bold, ambitious, patient… and impatient.  That’s how Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson described ...

James Charles Votruba (Jim), 79, of Ft. Thomas, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. He served as Northern Kentucky University President for 15 years (1997–2012).

NKU’s fourth president, James C. Votruba died on Tuesday at the age of 79, according to a mass email from current President Cady Short-Thompson. Votruba became president in 1997 and served until 2012, ...