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Thieme Named to Conflict Resolution Post

Thieme Named to Conflict Resolution Post

Dr. Amy Thieme, associate professor of communication studies at Eastern Kentucky University, was recently elected to a two-year term as co-chair of the research division of the National Association for Conflict Resolution.  A certified mediator since 1991, Thieme...
Urban League Honors Faculty Member

Urban League Honors Faculty Member

An Eastern Kentucky University faculty member has received the Individual Champion of Diversity Award from Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County. Dr. Roger Cleveland, associate professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at EKU, was...
Morris to Present Inaugural Messerich Lecture

Morris to Present Inaugural Messerich Lecture

A man known by many as “the world’s happiest philosopher” will share his wisdom at Eastern Kentucky University when he presents the inaugural Ron Messerich Lecture in Philosophy and Religion. Dr. Tom Morris, also a prolific author, will present...
EKU, Madison Central Choirs to Present Concert

EKU, Madison Central Choirs to Present Concert

The Eastern Kentucky University Choirs will present their fall concert on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. at the EKU Center for the Arts. The EKU Chamber Singers, Concert Choir and University Singers are led by Dr. Richard Waters, director of choral activities at EKU,...
E-Presence Helps Senior “Attend” Classes

E-Presence Helps Senior “Attend” Classes

When her infant daughter was hospitalized for two weeks in Lexington with bacterial meningitis, Rachel Staples didn’t need any more worries. But her mind couldn’t help but wander back to Richmond, and her studies at Eastern Kentucky University. The senior...
Senior Student Representative on CPE

Senior Student Representative on CPE

By Jeffrey Hendrix Student Writer, EKU Communications & Marketing Whether it’s his fraternity, his university, or the entire state of Kentucky, he’s happy to serve his peers by leading and representing them wherever and however he can. Sebastian...
Rainey Attains ABPA Designation

Rainey Attains ABPA Designation

Jason Rainey, assistant director and management consultant for the Kentucky Small Business Development Center at Eastern Kentucky University, has attained the professional Accredited Business Planning Advisor (ABPA) designation.  Rainey attended...
Model Middle, High Schools in Ky. Top 10

Model Middle, High Schools in Ky. Top 10

Model Laboratory middle and high schools each rank among the top 10 in the state at their respective levels, according to the 2015-16 School Report Card released by the Kentucky Department of Education. Model Laboratory High School posted the fourth-biggest gain among...
EKU Player among Top Scholar-Athletes in U.S.

EKU Player among Top Scholar-Athletes in U.S.

Eastern Kentucky University football player Avery Pitt is a semifinalist for the 2016 William V. Campbell Trophy presented by Fidelity Investments, the National Football Foundation (NFF) announced. The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best football...
Faculty Member Edits Ky. Journal of Communication

Faculty Member Edits Ky. Journal of Communication

Dr. Eric Meiners, associate professor of communication studies at Eastern Kentucky University, was appointed by the Kentucky Communication Association (KCA) Executive Council to a three-year term as editor of the Kentucky Journal of Communication. The KJC is one of...