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, […]

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 […]

EKU graduates Josh Jarboe, ’12, and Tony Mudd, ’15, made the Louisville Business First’s Forty Under 40 list for 2023. The program honors “professionals under the age of 40 thriving […]

With the state’s on-going teacher shortage, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) offers innovative approaches to place educators in classrooms across the state. The Kentucky Department of Education’s School Report Card notes a nearly […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Adult and Transfer Center is celebrating National Transfer Student Week (NTSW) from Oct. 21-25, recognizing the unique experiences of adult and transfer students.  “At EKU, we […]

Cattle and hogs are raised at Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) 720-acre Meadowbrook Farm, located less than 10 miles from campus. The meat from the livestock is then sold to EKU […]

With National Hispanic Heritage Month observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, El Centro, a bilingual and peer mentor and tutoring center at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), offers a variety […]

The stoves are on and culinary expertise is simmering on the third floor of the Burrier Building at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). Operated and managed by EKU applied human sciences […]

Faculty in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Justice, Safety and Military Science, Dr. Shijin Kozhumal and Dr. Greg Gorbett, received a competitive research grant from the National Institute of […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has officially joined Allegiant Air’s Accelerate Pilot Pathway Program, offering EKU students an exclusive fast-track to the airline industry. EKU’s Aviation program, known for its impressive […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was named in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges List for another consecutive year. EKU ranked in the following categories: National Universities, Top […]

For many people, watching a black bear take a nap is not part of everyday life, let alone part of their daily education. For students like Emily Howard, a senior […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced the location of the new Model Laboratory School (Model Lab) on Friday, September 27, 2024. Model Lab, named no. 3 among all Kentucky high schools […]

Fall Foliage Week begins at the end of September, kicking off the start of “leaf-peeping” season, meaning many people will be driving to see fall foliage. The show of fall […]

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the renewal of Eastern Kentucky University’s OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTI Education Center). According to the Kentucky Cabinet […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has officially joined Allegiant Air’s Accelerate Pilot Pathway Program, offering EKU students an exclusive fast-track to the airline industry. EKU’s Aviation program, known for its impressive […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been recognized among the Best Colleges in the U.S. in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. The list is presented by The Wall Street Journal, […]

A fire breaks out and the temperature rises on Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) campus; however, this fire does not present any danger to the campus. Simulated and controlled fire situations […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated the progress of a $1.5 million fundraising initiative on Thursday evening at the EKU Manchester Regional Campus in Manchester, Kentucky. Since the initiative launched last […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomed the class of 2028, which is projected to be the largest freshman class in EKU history at nearly 3,000 students. The freshmen come from 108 […]

Taylor Davis, ’16, excelled as a quarterback for the Colonels. Today, he is the founding president of DFG Advisory, a Northwestern Mutual (NM) subsidiary advisory firm based in Lexington. Under […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a collaborative workplace improvement project between its top-ranked Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and new Manufacturing Engineering program alongside Toyota on Thursday. The collaboration […]