Thanks to excellent National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates and great independent reviews, Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Nursing has been recognized as the #1 Best RN to BSN online program in Kentucky by RNtoMSN.org. EKU’s...
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a $379.5 million budget for the 2022 fiscal year at its June 17 meeting. Among the largest in new investments to promote college affordability, access and success for students is nearly $6 million set aside to...
Eastern Kentucky University is proud to announce its four newest Faculty Innovators to its Faculty Innovator program. The Faculty Innovator Program is a premier leadership and service opportunity at EKU. Faculty Innovators play a vital role in promoting...
Eastern Kentucky University’s Noel Studio for Academic Creativity has awarded nine faculty members with the Noel Faculty Award this year. Faculty members were honored during a virtual ceremony during Scholars Week in April. “The annual Noel...
Eastern Kentucky University’s resident authors Charlie Sweet and Hal Blythe have two new books out this summer. A Vicious Peace, is set in Louisville. May. Time for Derby Week. Time for magnificent parties by and for thoroughbreds. A time for balloon races...
C. Richard Mattingly has spent his entire career dedicated to philanthropic efforts. After graduating with a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism from Eastern Kentucky University, Mattingly, ’78, began his career working for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...
If you are or know a young aspiring actor, Eastern Kentucky University has the perfect opportunity for you to work on your craft in person this summer. In partnership with the Appshakes Summer Acting Company, the camp will take place July 5-9 from 8:30 a.m. to...
The term superstar is sometimes a crown bestowed on a person who hasn’t actually earned it. Nicholas “Nick” Koenig, ’21, Louisville, has earned his designation. Koenig is truly one of Eastern Kentucky University’s superstar students. But...
Dr. Bryan Makinen has been named associate vice president for facilities management and safety at Eastern Kentucky University. Makinen’s role will provide him the opportunity to serve the university’s physical plant, engineering and construction, grounds,...
Long-time Richmond attorney Michael Ray Eaves was sworn in as the newest Eastern Kentucky University regent on May 3, 2021, at a specially called meeting of the EKU board of regents. Appointed by Gov. Andy Beshear, Eaves is a partner in Eaves, Olds, Bohannon,...
