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University News & Updates


EKU Becomes Kentucky’s Third-Largest Public University

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady enrollment growth over the past few years, EKU became Kentucky’s largest regional public university for […]

EKU No. 1 for Military Friendly® Schools

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been named the No. 1 large public university in the nation in the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools rankings.  “EKU has a long history of excellence in veterans education, and we are beyond proud to be recognized as the best in the country for Military Friendly® Schools,” said EKU President David […]

EKU Colonels Announce 2026 Football Schedule Changes and Homecoming

The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) football team and the United Athletic Conference (UAC) have announced significant updates to the 2026 season. The UAC will have eight playing members with the University of West Florida joining as a football-only member. As a result of this expansion, EKU has officially designated Saturday, Oct. 24, as the 2026 […]

EKU Plans for Center for Health Innovation, Bridging Gaps in Kentucky’s Healthcare Needs

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is committed to serving communities across the Commonwealth, with a special focus on the state’s rural communities. As Kentucky faces healthcare shortages, EKU continues to address workforce needs through expanded educational opportunities, ensuring graduates are prepared for the jobs of today and tomorrow. According to the AAFP Family Medicine State Fact […]

JOHN AND CARRIE LEWIS: A Gift Rooted in Connection, Lifted by Opportunity

John and Carrie Lewis know that connection has the power to transform lives. It’s what brought them together, guided their careers and ultimately inspired their recent gift to EKU in support of the nationally ranked aviation program.  Their story began in the trombone section of the University of Kentucky marching band. “We spent hours practicing, […]

“Not College Material”

Scott Northcutt, ’84, Defies the Odds, Rising From First-Gen Student to Corporate Leadership In high school, no one believed that Scott Northcutt, ’84, was college material—not his family or his guidance counselor—so he had to believe in himself. He was satisfied with making B’s and C’s until something clicked during his junior year. He realized […]

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Chellgren Workshop – Study Abroad: Choosing a Program

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