The last few years have been tough on everyone. The stressors of modern life combined with the uncertainty of a pandemic have created high levels of anxiety for many. As more of us experience stress and anxiety daily, the practice of mindfulness is presented as a way...
Jennifer Kermeen came to Eastern Kentucky University in 2012 with her sights set on an agriculture degree in hopes of continuing her studies in veterinary medicine. It was a day at work two years later, however, that changed the course of Kermeen’s professional...
Dreaming isn’t enough, said Eastern Kentucky University graduate Shelby Reynolds. A dream must have a doer behind it in order to become a reality. Reynolds provided inspirational words to her fellow graduates during the 2021 Fall Commencement...
As Eastern Kentucky University graduate Alex Childers was looking for a school to finish her bachelor’s degree, she grew concerned she would be unable to create the meaningful connections she longed for when she previously attended a community college and...
The Eastern Kentucky University Mock Trial teams competed strongly during tournaments that took place over the fall 2021 semester, and are finalizing preparations for regional competitions that will take place in February 2022. At the 11th Annual Owl Classic...
Success is defined differently by each one of us. For some, it’s awards and accolades. For others, it’s money and material possessions. However, for Eastern Kentucky University graduate Rebecca Prichard, success isn’t measured by those things....
Embracing change, even in the midst of a worldwide pandemic, is crucial to the success of future teachers and their future students, said Eastern Kentucky University graduate Emily Devore. While many have lamented the need to pivot to new ways of teaching...
As Eastern Kentucky University graduate Sidney Bumgardner recalled her time on campus, late nights studying, racing to class in the rain and connecting with fellow classmates over difficult assignments all came to mind. While these specific instances are now...
Ten students from the Eastern Kentucky University Honors Program attended the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Annual Meeting in Orlando, Fla., in October. The theme of the meeting was, “Reinventing Honors,” with several EKU students participating...
Spreading positivity in the world is a value Dr. John Strada exemplifies in his daily life at Eastern Kentucky University and beyond. The communication professor was presented the Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Service Award from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear...
