Sky’s the Limit with EKU’s Innovative UAS Program
Controller in hand, the drone lifts off the ground and rises steadily and effortlessly into the sky. Under the operator’s control, it soars through the landscape transmitting valuable data and […]
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Congratulations Fall 2024 Graduates
Congratulations Fall 2024 grads! We celebrated over 1,300 students from Eastern Kentucky University during five commencement ceremonies held on Dec. 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center for the […]
Sharing the Stage: Father and Daughter Graduate from EKU Together
Fathers and daughters share many milestones throughout their time as a family. From daddy-daughter dates to the father-daughter dance at a wedding, that bond is built through sharing many of […]
Graduation Speakers Highlight EKU’s Supportive Campus Community
EKU celebrated more than 1,300 fall graduates at its commencement ceremonies held on Dec. 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center for the Arts. “Today is more than a […]
EKU Expands WEKU Radio Station to Northern Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) public radio station, WEKU, will expand with a new transmitter in Maysville, Kentucky. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) awarded the new noncommercial frequency to EKU in […]
Graduates to be Celebrated at EKU’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 5 and 6
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will celebrate students’ academic success during the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6, at the EKU Center for the Arts. […]
EKU Colonel’s Cupboard Marks 10 Years of Fighting Food Insecurity
What began as a modest initiative in the former Brockton Apartments has grown into a vital resource for Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students facing food insecurity. This November, the Colonel’s […]
A Transformational Career Change
EKU’s nationally prominent Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a growing network of highly respected professionals nationwide. While a civilian working in occupational safety and health, in 2015, Sarah […]
Model Laboratory School and College of Education and Applied Human Sciences Synergy Initiative
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)’s Model Laboratory School is a living learning laboratory, and the only one of its kind in Kentucky. The laboratory environment creates a unique and unmatched opportunity […]
Presidential Initiatives & Strategic Planning
Presidential Initiatives Strategic Planning EKU’s new strategic plan, Experience Excellence, is a bold, forward thinking strategy focusing on knowledge, innovation, and transformation. Experience Excellence honors shared governance principles, all the […]
Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Innovating for the Commonwealth: Exploring the Potential for a College of Osteopathic Medicine Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is exploring the possibility of offering a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. As […]
EKU Hosts Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Acceptance of SNAP Benefits on Campus
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) hosted a ribbon cutting event at the Stratton P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand), celebrating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits officially being accepted […]
A Legacy of Opportunity
For many years, West Louisville has been the victim of economic neglect. Due to the financial struggles throughout the years, the area saw restricted investment and development, leading to limited […]
EKU Honors First-Generation Students on National First-Generation College Day
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students gathered at a tabling event outside the Powell Building in honor of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, 2024. More than half of […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for EKU’s New Flight Training Center Welcomed State Leaders
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new flight training center at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport (CKRA) on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The $25 million facility, funded […]
EKU Receives $5 Million for Corbin Childcare Center
This year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) received $5 million from the Kentucky General Assembly to fund the construction of a childcare center on the Corbin Campus. The childcare center, which […]
EKU Joins $20-Million CLIMBS Project to Build Climate Resilience in Kentucky
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has joined seven universities and the Kentucky Geological Survey to collaborate on a $20-million initiative aimed at improving climate resilience throughout the region. Through cutting-edge data […]
EKU President David McFaddin Shares Vision for the Region
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) President David McFaddin was the keynote speaker during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon in Corbin, Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 12. McFaddin shared updates […]
Distinguished Community Members Appointed to EKU’s Board of Regents
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed three distinguished community members to Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Board of Regents. Appointees to EKU’s Board of Regents include Garth Bustle, Lori Cooksey and Teresa Trimble […]
EKU’s Women in Aviation Soar High
As a young girl, Wilma “Willi” Walker would look up at the sky and dream of flying as she watched the airplanes fly over. In high school—at a time before […]
EKU Crowns 2024 Homecoming King and Queen
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) crowned the 2024 Homecoming king and queen, Garrett Jenkins and Gracie Agee, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Jenkins, a sophomore from Olive Hill, Kentucky, represents NOVA, […]
Forensic Science: A World of Career Opportunities
The forensic science degree from EKU is a very versatile and marketable degree. Graduates have analytical chemistry skills used in a variety of industrial and academic settings. Forensic science labs […]
It’s Not All CSI: Myths and Facts about Forensic Science
Forensic Science is not like the movies or like the popular television show CSI. Here are some myths and facts about Forensic Science. CSI Real Life Forensic Scientist One person […]
EKU Honors Former President Benson With Portrait in Keen Johnson
During Homecoming weekend festivities and the Alumni Awards and Pioneer Celebration, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) honored President Emeritus Michael T. Benson with a portrait unveiling in the Keen Johnson Building […]