From its beginnings less than a decade ago, the campus space, “El Centro,” has quickly become a key component of the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) experience. The Bobby Verdugo and […]

As a first-generation college student from a single-parent household of Latino heritage, Ivan Olivas found a sense of community and began to envision the exciting possibilities while being a student […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was once again listed among the 2024 Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report. EKU ranked in the following categories: Nursing, National Universities, Top Public […]

Housing at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been an integral part of student Torrey White’s Eastern experience. Beyond being her home away from home—like it is for many students—White also […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has gone through many changes since the 1930s, including a few name changes, the addition of sports programs, rapid student enrollment growth, construction of several campus […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) recognized retired faculty member, Dr. Barbara Ramey, as part of the college’s Iconic Professor initiative. Ramey joins the […]

Akron, Ohio native, Gen. James E. Rainey, ’87, came to EKU on a swimming scholarship—a decision he claims formed the launchpad for his successful career in the United States Army […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) launched a $1.5-million fundraising initiative to establish a scholarship for students attending the EKU Manchester Regional Campus in Manchester, Kentucky. The fundraising goal, along with a […]

College football has lost one of its all-time legends, and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) one of its most beloved and accomplished sons. Roy Kidd passed away today, Sept. 12, 2023, […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is bustling with activites as faculty and staff welcomed the largest freshman class in several years and returning students to the Campus Beautiful for the 2023-24 […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky came together for an event to celebrate the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is experiencing growth in more ways than one for the 2023-24 academic year. In addition to the largest freshman class in many years, EKU Honors welcomed […]

The Gentrys reached the top of the pop music charts in 1965 with the memorable chorus, “Keep on dancin’ and a-prancin’.” But they have nothing on Hannah Gentry (no relation), […]

In Bourbon County, student Hannah Tipton is back to school, preparing for her future teaching career. Tipton works in the classroom as a paraeducator in her home district while pursuing […]

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) College of Health Sciences in partnership with Baptist Health Richmond and Ignite Academy of Madison County hosted an inauguration for new students […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) faculty and staff have once again claimed a Catalyst Award from Anthology, a provider of education solutions. The 2023 Catalyst Award for Community Engagement was awarded […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s student life and organizations have been an integral part of senior Ainye Rogers’ Eastern Experience. Being a full-time student is just a fraction of what Rogers has […]

Last week and throughout the weekend, EKU welcomed its largest freshman class in several years before the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 14. According to Dan Hendrickson, EKU’s associate […]

Gov. Andy Beshear reappointed Ramakrishna (Vasu) Vasudevan, of Frankfort, Kentucky, to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents. Vasudevan was officially sworn in at a regularly scheduled board meeting […]

This week, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is welcoming its largest freshman class in many years. More than 50% of incoming freshmen at EKU are the first in their families to […]

“There was an aligning of the stars,” said Dr. James Kirby Easterling, director and assistant professor of global supply chain management, about the start of EKU’s Supply Chain Management program. […]

“When I decided to attend college, I was so excited but part of me felt guilty. I was leaving my family behind and knowing that they already struggled financially, I […]

One year ago, communities across Eastern Kentucky were devastated with widespread flooding. Homes were lost, families were displaced and entire communities were damaged.  With an emphasis on service, last fall’s […]

The campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is to be featured in a made-for-tv movie, giving the EKU and Richmond community a chance to experience filmmaking. When the independent film […]