By Jeff Hendrix Student Writer, EKU Communications and Marketing Shy when he arrived at Eastern Kentucky University, Latrell Floyd is now receiving awards for his work in campus outreach. Floyd, a communications major from Bardstown, recently received EKU’s...
Eastern Kentucky University senior Tina Tipton, of Pineville, recently received the National Business Education Award (NBEA) of Merit for outstanding achievement in business education. The NBEA Professional Awards Program recognizes young business educators for their...
Eastern Kentucky University’s Mock Trial Team finished second in the Great Lakes Mock Trial Invitational hosted by Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Nov. 19-20. EKU defeated teams from Indiana University, Michigan State University and Northwood...
Eastern Kentucky University students made more than 500 social media posts in support of the American Cancer Society’s Great American Smokeout, and well over 100 faculty and staff signed a banner in support of EKU’s Tobacco-Free, Vape-Free policy, enacted...
Steven Johnson, the full-time, on-site VetSuccess on Campus Coordinator at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named the Louisville Regional Office Employee of the Year for Fiscal Year 2016. A Navy veteran, Johnson helps fellow veterans from all branches of military...
Dr. Sherry Powers, dean of the College of Education at Eastern Kentucky University, was recently appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin to serve on the Education Commission of the States (ECS). Powers was among four new members named. The Commission is an interstate compact...
Eastern Kentucky University student-athletes are graduating at a rate of 81 percent, according to the NCAA Graduation Success Rate (GSR) report released by the organization this week. The report states Eastern Kentucky graduated 81 percent of its student-athletes who...
An award-winning journalist who has traveled the world will speak at Eastern Kentucky University about humanity’s current struggle to maintain peace in a time of unprecedented change. Dr. Christian Parenti’s lecture on Thursday, Dec. 1, will address the...
EKU Honors Scholar and Colonel quarterback Tyler Swafford will interview Saturday morning, Nov. 19, in Washington, D.C., for one of the nation’s most prestigious academic scholarships and then play that afternoon in his team's season finale at home against...
Eastern Kentucky University’s PGA Golf Management Program finished fourth at the recent Jones Cup Tournament in Saint Lucie, Florida. The team shot a two-day team total of 603 (303-300), marking the highest finish to date for the Colonels. Last year, EKU placed...
