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Successful Junior Tackles Fears Head-On

Successful Junior Tackles Fears Head-On

When he came to Eastern Kentucky University from Pikeville three years ago, Dalton Stanley “would have balked” at the mere thought of speaking before hundreds of people or even privately to CEOs of large corporations. But he was never too frightened to...
“Topping Out” Ceremony Held for Dining Hall

“Topping Out” Ceremony Held for Dining Hall

A central part of a college community’s life will soon be facilitated in the heart of the Eastern Kentucky University campus. A “topping out”’ ceremony on Thursday, March 23, marked a milestone in the construction of a new dining hall at EKU....
Campus Champions Women’s Athletics

Campus Champions Women’s Athletics

Eastern Kentucky University recognized women who have impacted Colonel athletics throughout several different eras during the second annual Championing Women’s Athletics Luncheon presented by ERA Professional Hometown Services on Thursday, March 23. Former...
Students Meet Models for Selfless Service

Students Meet Models for Selfless Service

They gave up their spring break to help beautify the Jimmy Carter Historic Site in Plains, Georgia. Then the four Eastern Kentucky University students enjoyed an intimate, informal dinner with their models for such selfless service: former President Jimmy Carter and...
Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant

Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Grant

Dr. Ginny Whitehouse, a professor in the newly created multimedia news program in the Department of Communication at Eastern Kentucky University, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program grant to Bulgaria in the field of journalism from the U.S. Department of...
Game Design Program Ranks 47th in World

Game Design Program Ranks 47th in World

At a time of “great growth” in the game industry in Kentucky and beyond, Eastern Kentucky University’s game design program ranks 47th internationally, according to The Princeton Review. The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) determined its...
EKU, U.S. Army Renew Agreement

EKU, U.S. Army Renew Agreement

Eastern Kentucky University has renewed an agreement with the United States Army Combat Readiness/Safety Center to provide credit courses in the CP-12 safety program at Fort Rucker in Alabama. Representatives of the University and the Army met on the Richmond campus...
For Miss Kentucky U.S., Platform is Personal

For Miss Kentucky U.S., Platform is Personal

At the age of 17, Stephanie Ramos became a victim of extreme cyber-bullying. Her self-esteem was shattered, and she dreaded going to school each day. In a final attempt to renew her happiness and confidence, Ramos entered her first pageant. She would later declare the...
Horticulture Students Thrive in National Event

Horticulture Students Thrive in National Event

Will Rogers the humorist was quite the celebrated funnyman in his era. But Will Rogers the Eastern Kentucky University student is all business when it comes to his turfgrass management major and landscape competitions. In the 41st annual National Collegiate Landscape...
Campus to Host Annual Ky. Science Fair

Campus to Host Annual Ky. Science Fair

Eastern Kentucky University will host the 15th annual Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair for middle school and high school students on Saturday, April 1. The fair, sponsored by Lexmark and open to the public, is expected to feature the work of nearly 300 students...