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W. Frank Steely Library

The W. Frank Steely Library empowers the NKU community and the region through barrier-breaking resources and services that foster an environment where visitors can explore their curiosities and find lifelong success.


A gift to the Steely Library supports opportunities like

  The Steely Library Excellence Fund supports collection and technology enhancements, updates to study spaces and interactive student activities that enhance learning and engagement.

  The Steely Library Makerspace provides a free, state-of-the-art workspace for students to explore their creativity and innovative thinking through project-based learning with 3D printers, laser cutters and engravers.

   The Textbook Affordability Program reduces the overall cost of higher education by making textbooks and other course materials accessible to all students.

  The Library Fellowship for Undergraduate Students provides opportunities for a diverse and talented group of students to work closely with a mentor team of library faculty on a research project of their choosing and explore librarianship as a career path.


The W. Frank Steely Library transforms people through information. Enrich NKU students' lives by making a gift today.

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Most Donors - Funds
Donate to see your favorite fund at the top of the list!
Rank Fund Donors
1 NKU Scholarships 68
2 Volleyball 60
3 Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund 49
4 Steely Library Excellence Fund 41
5 MPA Program 38
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Most Dollars - Campus Area
Donate to see your favorite campus area at the top of the list!
Rank Campus Areas Raised
1 Chase College of Law $88,376.00
2 College of Arts and Sciences $57,866.00
3 Norse Athletics $28,847.00
4 Haile College of Business $25,452.00
5 College of Informatics $18,565.00
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W. Frank Steely Library 1:1 Match
Thanks to our generous donors, an additional $5,000 is headed toward the Steely Library Excellence Fund! Thank you to Friends of Steely Library member Greg Edwards ('87, '98) for sponsoring this match.
$5,000 MATCHED
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Afternoon Coffee with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners! 1st place: MPA Program, $1,000 2nd place: Steely Library Excellence Fund, $700
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $1,000 MPA Program 22
2 $700 Steely Library Excellence Fund 21
3 Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund 5
4 College of Informatics Dean's Fund for Excellence 3
5 Volleyball 3
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Morning Class with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners! 1st Place: MPA Program, $2,000, 2nd Place: Baseball - $1,000
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $2,000 MPA Program 10
2 $1,000 Baseball 6
3 University Connect and Persist (UCAP) 4
4 College of Informatics Scholarship Fund 3
5 NKU Scholarships 2
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Most Donors - Campus Area
Donate to see your favorite campus area at the top of the list!
Rank Campus Area Donors
1 Norse Athletics 160
2 College of Arts and Sciences 122
3 Scholarships 104
4 Haile College of Business 76
5 College of Informatics 71
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Most Dollars - Funds
Donate to see your favorite fund at the top of the list!
Rank Fund Raised
1 UR-STEM $38,337.00
2 Chase Courtroom Fund $28,991.00
3 Chase Scholarships and Awards $15,793.00
4 Haile College of Business Dean's Excellence Fund $13,011.00
5 Steely Library Excellence Fund $12,025.00
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Breakfast with the NKU Foundation Board
Congrats to our winners! 1st place: MPA Program, $1,250 2nd place: Steely Library Excellence Fund, $750
Rank Prize Fund Gifts
1 $1,250 MPA Program 12
2 $750 Steely Library Excellence Fund 4
3 Chase Scholarships and Awards 3
4 NKU Fund for Excellence 3
5 COB Center for Student Excellence 3
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$4,850
Happy Hour with the NKU Alumni Board and Councils
Thanks to our generous donors, $4,850 is headed toward student success at NKU! The winner of the Happy Hour Basket will be notified via email. Special thank you to the members of the NKU Alumni Board and Councils for sponsoring this challenge.
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$1,000
Kickin' it with Kevin Donor Challenge
Thanks to our generous donors, $1,00 has been unlocked to support student-athletes! Thank you to Kevin Donnelly ('12, '15) for sponsoring this challenge.
20 / 20 Donors
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