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Norse Alert: Due to winter weather forecast for tonight, NKU will open at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. All morning exams scheduled before 11 a.m. will take place 12:20 p.m. - 2:20 p.m. All other activities scheduled to begin before 11 a.m. are canceled. Faculty and staff Plan A until 11 a.m.
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