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Gao Appointed to Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Assn.

Gao Appointed to Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Assn.

Eastern Kentucky University faculty member Dr. Siwei Gao was recently appointed to the Board of Governors of the Asia-Pacific Risk and Insurance Association. Gao, assistant professor of risk management and insurance in the Department of Accounting, Finance and...
President Guest on “Kentucky Newsmakers”

President Guest on “Kentucky Newsmakers”

Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson will be the featured guest on “Kentucky Newsmakers” when it airs on WKYT-TV and CWKYT-TV on Sunday, Sept. 6. Host Bill Bryant will talk with EKU’s 13th president about campus revitalization...
Family Nature Day Set at Maywoods

Family Nature Day Set at Maywoods

Eastern Kentucky University’s Division of Natural Areas will host “Family Nature Day” at the Maywoods Environmental and Educational Laboratory on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The outdoor activities for children and adults, led by EKU...
New Regent King Likes What He Sees

New Regent King Likes What He Sees

Railroad executive Craig King, a newcomer to the Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, believes the institution he helps direct is on the right track. King, president of the R.J. Corman Railroad Group, LLC, joined the Board at its recent special-called meeting...
Chautauqua Lecture by Bundy Examines Autism

Chautauqua Lecture by Bundy Examines Autism

How can we fully integrate individuals with autism into society and prevent exclusion and stigmatization? Dr. Myra Beth Bundy will attempt to answer that question in her Chautauqua lecture on Thursday, Oct. 22, at Eastern Kentucky University. A professor of psychology...
Class Helps Alzheimer’s Clients, Caregivers

Class Helps Alzheimer’s Clients, Caregivers

By Zeynab Day Student Writer, EKU Communications & Marketing The “Memory Café” class at Eastern Kentucky University isn’t serving up food but, rather, camaraderie, fun and expertise for Alzheimer’s care clients. Eastern students...
Parry Co-Editor of Women in American Political History Series

Parry Co-Editor of Women in American Political History Series

By Camille Sears Eastern Kentucky University professor Dr. Pam Parry is working on a six-part book series focusing on female politicians and women in America’s political history. “One of the most neglected areas of media history has to do with...
Business School 2nd in U.S. for Vets

Business School 2nd in U.S. for Vets

Eastern Kentucky University, home to more than 1,500 military-affiliated students and their dependents, is ranked second nationally among the “Best for Vets: Business Schools” by Military Times EDGE magazine, up from seventh a year ago. EKU ranked behind...
Week Celebrates Scholarship, Research, Creativity

Week Celebrates Scholarship, Research, Creativity

Students, faculty and staff will come together April 11-15 to celebrate a campus culture of scholarship, research and creative endeavors during Eastern Kentucky University’s annual Scholarship Week. The celebration includes a diverse series of events...
EKU Employees Recognized for Years of Service

EKU Employees Recognized for Years of Service

EKU employees celebrating 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years of service were recognized at the 39th annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on April 25. The picnic, held on the grounds of Elmwood Estate, included group tours of the first floor of the 129-year-old...