Zach Crawford has dreamed about being a professional pilot his whole life. He used to sit at the airport for hours and watch the planes take off and land. “I loved being around that atmosphere,” he explained. His father passed away when he was 4...
The evening started with a rainbow that arced perfectly behind the commencement stage. And it ended with a fireworks display in the night skies above Richmond. In between, Eastern Kentucky University’s Spring 2015 graduating class was exhorted by Lt. Gov....
A 2012 Eastern Kentucky University graduate recently received the prestigious Hazel Brannon Smith scholarship from the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors Foundation. Abigial Whitehouse, who earned a bachelor's degree in English with a concentration...
Dozens of cultural events are scheduled during the fall semester at Eastern Kentucky University. They include concerts, plays and art exhibits. Dates and times are subject to change. Patrons are urged to watch or listen for further announcements or call ahead to be...
Ben Mohler, assistant vice president for major and planned gifts at Eastern Kentucky University, has received the highest credential available to a professional fundraiser. Mohler, who joined the University’s development team earlier this year, received the...
Navy veteran Steven Johnson is now helping his fellow veterans from all branches of military service pursue their educational goals at Eastern Kentucky University. Johnson serves as the full-time, on-site VetSuccess on Campus Coordinator (VSOC) at the Richmond campus,...
Ten years ago, the Eastern Kentucky University College of Justice and Safety decided to offer working adults the opportunity to expand their career opportunities by completing a degree online. Today, EKU offers more than 30 online degree options from four academic...
Dr. Timothy Forde has been named chief diversity officer and special assistant to the executive vice president at Eastern Kentucky University. Forde, currently a faculty member of the School of Clinical Educator Preparation in EKU’s College of Education, has...
Eastern Kentucky University has named Ryan Green as executive director of budgeting and financial planning. Most recently, Green has served as executive director for the Office of Budget and Administration in the Kentucky Education and Workforce Development Cabinet,...
Eastern Kentucky University is a “Great College to Work For,” according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. In its 2016 “Great Colleges to Work For” edition, The Chronicle honors EKU among 68 four-year colleges and universities nationwide....