Congratulations to the Fall 2024 graduates of Eastern Kentucky University! EKU proudly celebrated over
1,300 students during the commencement ceremonies held on December 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center for the Arts. This milestone honors the hard work and accomplishments of the remarkable graduates from all of EKU’s academic colleges.
Family, friends, faculty, staff, and the wider EKU community gathered to celebrate this significant achievement. The Fall 2024 cohort represents 98 counties in Kentucky, 39 states, and 13 countries, illustrating the broad impact of EKU’s educational programs.
A particularly notable aspect of this class is that 49% of the graduates are first-generation college students, highlighting EKU’s commitment to being a School of Opportunity and offering transformative educational experiences.
To all our graduates— you are now officially Eternal Colonels! As you embark on this exciting new chapter, we encourage you to carry forward the values and excellence you cultivated during your time at EKU.
The College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) awarded degrees to 115 students across various departments:
7 from the Department of Agriculture
25 from the Department of Biological Sciences
21 from the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science
38 from the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology
8 from the Department of Engineering and Technology
8 from the Department of Mathematics and Statistics
6 from the Department of Physics, Geosciences, and Astronomy
2 with a focus on general studies
The College of STEM administration, faculty, and staff are incredibly proud of all our graduates and look forward to witnessing the incredible achievements they will continue to make in the future!
Congratulations, CSTEM Graduates of Fall 2024!
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