Now EKU graduate, Kaitlin Coyle, set out to pursue three majors when she first enrolled as a freshman. Coyle’s driving motivational force to achieve her educational goals came from a […]

With the same concept as the “Shark Tank” reality TV series, Eastern Kentucky University’s Scholars Tank offers students the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of “sharks” and […]

At spring commencement ceremonies on May 12, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized more than 2,000 graduates from the Class of 2023. Chia Hui Ouyang, who goes by Joanna, was this […]

With a service mentality, Chase Barnes, ’15 ’22, travels across Kentucky providing resources to prevent drug overdoses as the harm reduction program manager for the Kentucky Department for Public Health.  […]

Carley Frost, junior political science and criminal justice major, pre-law minor, is one of this year’s participants in the Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program. Through this experience, Frost has […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized Four-Star Gen. James E. Rainey for his distinguished service to the public with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree during EKU’s spring commencement ceremony […]

Eastern Kentucky University is holding spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12. 60-year-old Randy Carpenter will graduate with an associate degree in general studies in pursuit of his lifelong learning […]

Students in Eastern Kentucky University’s Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program (CCIP) gain hands-on knowledge of the state’s political process while developing professional skills through research, communication and networking. Layla […]

Eastern Kentucky University showed appreciation for faculty and staff at the President’s Excellence Awards on April 26, 2023. The EKU campus community was invited to nominate their colleagues for the […]

The Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program (CCIP) allows Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students the opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge of the state’s political process while developing professional skills through […]

Those interested in earning a master of public health (MPH) degree can now complete it 100% online with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU).   In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, […]

Every April, Eastern Kentucky University hosts Scholars Week, a time when faculty and students celebrate, showcase and promote their academic achievements within the EKU community. Events range from presentations to […]

Dr. Eric Fuchs, professor of athletic training, was elected a Distinguished Fellow in the Athletic Training Academy by the National Academies of Practice (NAP). On April 1, Fuchs was honored […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s Fred Parker Giles Gallery celebrates its 50th anniversary with a renovated space and showcase of over 30 pieces of artwork from retired, past and present faculty members. […]

EKU’s Emma Watson works her magic behind the camera lens to capture stunning photographs of the Campus Beautiful. The sophomore studying elementary education has been working as a student photographer, […]

Eastern Kentucky University online degree programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2023.  EKU’s online Master of Science in Nursing […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s Ryan Green was voted chair of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) by fellow council members. Green,  executive director of budget and financial planning at EKU, was […]

EKU students from the College of Health Sciences traveled to Harvard University for the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) in January. It marked the first time that students from EKU […]

Eastern Kentucky University announced the expansion of its EKU BookSmart program during the university’s fourth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 19. Since Fall of 2021, EKU BookSmart has provided […]

The Colonel’s Cupboard at Eastern Kentucky University provides a variety of resources to students who face food insecurity or financial distress, as part of the university’s commitment to ensuring students […]

A one-day event at Eastern Kentucky University opened many doors of opportunity for now-freshman Haley Thacker. As a high school senior, Thacker attended STEM Goes Red on EKU’s campus. As […]

Annually in April, the Eastern Kentucky University Scholars Week promotes a culture of scholarship, research and creative endeavors through several events and showcases. This year, Scholars Week takes place from […]

Commonwealth Credit Union (CCU) and Eastern Kentucky University announced on April 12 an agreement of a $1-million gift to support the Evans Banking and Financial Services program and the establishment […]