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Gannoe Heads Capital Construction, Project Administration

Gannoe Heads Capital Construction, Project Administration

As a self-confessed “project geek,” Paul Gannoe couldn’t be more excited to be at Eastern Kentucky University. Gannoe was recently named director of capital construction and project administration at EKU, which is in the midst of a wide-ranging...
Givens Elected to Board of International News Organization

Givens Elected to Board of International News Organization

Eastern Kentucky University professor Dr. Deborah T. Givens was elected to a three-year term on the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors Board of Directors during the organization’s annual conference in June. Givens, an assistant professor of...
Farmer’s Market

Farmer’s Market

Purchase local, fresh produce on campus at the Madison County Farmers Market  The Market is open to the entire Richmond Community.   Location: Parking lot between Palmer and Dupree Halls  10 AM – 1 PM
Katahdin Sheep Coming to Help Clear Invasive Vegetation at Elmwood

Katahdin Sheep Coming to Help Clear Invasive Vegetation at Elmwood

The invasive plant species that have taken over much of the lawn at the historic Elmwood Estate, now owned by Eastern Kentucky University, will soon meet their match. And it won’t involve a drop of herbicide or human sweat. EKU Facilities Services and the...
Leadership Academy Seeks to Interest Males in Teaching Profession

Leadership Academy Seeks to Interest Males in Teaching Profession

By ERIKA KHAIR  Student Writer, EKU Communications and Marketing A group of Kentucky’s future teachers recently spent a week expanding their minds on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. The 16 middle school students were part of The Camp TRREE...
With Brother’s Help, Hockey Player Achieves Dream

With Brother’s Help, Hockey Player Achieves Dream

Corey Jenks entered his freshman year at Eastern Kentucky University eager to join the school’s hockey team. After overcoming many obstacles, he was able to shine for the Ice Colonels as a result of a very special gift. Jenks, now a sophomore environmental...
Honors Program Celebrates Family Tradition

Honors Program Celebrates Family Tradition

The Eastern Kentucky University Honors Program has once again made history. During a recent Honors Convocation, recognizing those seniors who have completed the requirements to be named an Honors Scholar, the program celebrated its first second-generation Honors...
Professor’s Art on Exhibit at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Professor’s Art on Exhibit at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

Born without a right forearm, Isaac Powell was at first reluctant to reflect his disability in his art. Slowly over time, the Eastern Kentucky University art professor began to "confront that fear" by painting and drawing hands, bodies and even his...