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Eastern Kentucky University is committed to providing year-round support to news media. All media inquiries are handled by the Office of Communications and Brand Management.

For inquiries, please contact Director of Public Relations Sarah Baker at 859-582-9260 or media@eku.edu.

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News Releases

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 […]