For Diane Cruze, retirement was a starting point. After a career that spanned news, grant writing and education, the Louisville native decided it was time to cross a lifelong dream off her bucket list and earn a master’s degree. Now, at 70 years old, Cruze is an Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) student and award-winning writer […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was awarded nearly $110,000 from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to purchase essential equipment for healthcare workforce training.  “EKU is grateful for this investment in our programs to strengthen Kentucky’s healthcare workforce,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “This funding allows us to place the latest tools directly into the learning […]

Global pop superstar Jason Derulo is bringing his chart-topping hits to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) for a live concert on Friday, April 10, 2026. The event will take place in EKU’s Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum and promises an unforgettable night of music, dance and entertainment for students and the community. “Enhancing the student […]

Adam MacPhàrlain, ’05, Proves “If You Can Dream it, You Can Do it” Adam MacPhàrlain, ’05, didn’t have to wish upon a star to secure his dream job as an Imagineer at Walt Disney World in Orlando in August 2024. He submitted his impressive résumé, reflecting his diverse background in clothing, textiles and art, which […]

The Fall 25 Eastern Kentucky University Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony was held Friday, December 5th 2025 at Whitlock in the O’Donnell Auditorium. This semester the department had six cadets commission and become 2nd Lieutenants in the US Army. The official Commissioning party included EKU Professor of Military Science LTC James Plutt and Senior Miliary Instructor […]

With a sales minor at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), you learn more than how to sell a product; you learn how to sell yourself.  Many careers call for some level of sales skill. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports more than 1.8 million openings for sales roles each year, and the National Association of Colleges […]

For the seventh consecutive year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has earned the Kentucky Employers’ Mutual Insurance (KEMI) Destiny Award for workplace safety. EKU is one of 27 recipients across the commonwealth to be recognized for its commitment to workplace safety with the Destiny Award.  “Earning the KEMI Destiny Award yet again is a testament to […]

As drone usage among professionals and hobbyists becomes more common, concerns about flights in restricted airspace continue to grow. When a drone unexpectedly appears near a sporting event, parade or any large crowd, it can cause safety risks, delays or even evacuations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates 822,039 drones registered as of July 2025. […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated fall graduates at commencement ceremonies on Dec. 4 and 5, 2025, at the EKU Center for the Arts.  “It is my hope for each of you that you leave today prepared to create a life not just of success, but of significance—a life that reflects your values, uplifts others and […]

Learning opportunities happen everywhere, whether it’s in the workplace, through military service or in high school. At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), those experiences are recognized and rewarded with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a faculty-led process that helps students turn real-world experience into academic credit.  “EKU is leading the way with Credit for Prior Learning […]

With the values of hard work, education and equity instilled by her parents—and the support of a $500 scholarship from the local homemaker’s club—Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert, ’83, built the foundation of her highly successful career upon her degree from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). She carries these principles forward today as chief justice of […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Emergency Medical Care program welcomes new adjunct faculty members Dr. Raphael Barishansky, Bryan Ericson and Matthew Streger. Each brings a wealth of expertise in the courses that they’ll be teaching  Barishansky, DrPH, is a seasoned EMS and public health leader with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, preparedness […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) commencement speaker Dr. Chris Butcher, ’18 ’19 ’25, stood before graduates with a message shaped by years of resilience, community and unexpected beginnings. The same university that welcomed him as a first-generation college student later welcomed him as an employee. He moved from student worker roles into recruitment, earned a master’s […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) ranks first among Kentucky’s public universities for employment in the state one year after graduation. With degree programs aligned to fit workforce needs, EKU graduates step confidently into careers with purpose and passion. Explore degree and career options in EKU’s computer science, engineering, business administration, healthcare administration and finance programs. Computer […]

20,000. That’s the number of described bee species worldwide. In tropical Costa Rica, there are almost 700. And Kentucky is home to approximately 400 bee species, according to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves. With these bees working as powerful pollinators to support crop production, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Associate Professor Dr. Valerie Peters focuses […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will celebrate students’ academic success during the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5, at the EKU Center for the Arts. There are five ceremonies scheduled to honor graduates from the university’s six academic colleges, as well as master’s and doctoral graduates from all colleges.  The […]

Brad Hall, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) chief medical and strategic partnerships officer, has been welcomed into the second cohort of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Fellowship, a program of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) in partnership with the University of North Carolina Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. […]

After nearly two decades of working in coal mines, Joshua Vereen knows the meaning of hard work. As an online student at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), he’s turning that experience into leadership, helping shape safer workplaces for the next generation of miners.  “The coal mining industry has long been a part of Appalachia’s economy, and […]

In celebration of Aviation History Month in November, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Aviation highlights student Boston Wolfe and his bold pursuit in the legacy of flight.  From a young age, Wolfe felt drawn to the sky. While some prefer entertainment during a flight, Wolfe was content looking out the window, captivated by the clouds and […]

More Kentuckians screened. Lung cancer detected earlier. Longer, healthier lives. Put simply, that’s the goal of a research project in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Health Sciences.  November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which puts the spotlight on the prevention and education measures being implemented across the country. Kentucky has the highest incidence and […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), located in the heart of the state’s manufacturing hub, prepares skilled graduates to enter various areas of manufacturing operations. Committed to meeting workforce demands, the university partners with local businesses to identify ways to support local industries. In 2010, Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific […]

Dr. Sanford L. Jones, ’50 Through generations of students and colleagues, Dr. Sanford L. Jones, ’50, represents the best of what EKU strives to be—a community that lasts a lifetime. A Perry County native and WWII veteran, he returned home after completing 35 combat missions as a B-24 nose turret gunner. He finished his high […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) officially celebrated the completion of Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 10, highlighting recent improvements to one of the university’s most iconic and beloved buildings. More than just a place for sports, Alumni Coliseum serves a vital, multipurpose role in the student experience. […]

Ervin Daniels, ’94, sets the standard as a first-gen graduate and cybersecurity expert With First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, Ervin Daniels, ’94, serves as an example of how first-generation students can build powerful firewalls of perseverance to reach their dreams. Daniels has achieved considerable success as a first-generation college graduate and now a […]