This year, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) received $5 million from the Kentucky General Assembly to fund the construction of a childcare center on the Corbin Campus. The childcare center, which is part of the university’s initiative to bring a Scholar House to the Corbin Campus, will accommodate more than 100 children.
“Being the School of Opportunity means fostering an environment where everyone can thrive,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “Ensuring that parents and their children have both educational resources and a comfortable living environment is central to our mission.”
Currently, there are two Scholar Houses on EKU’s main campus in Richmond. Scholar Houses provide affordable housing and childcare to single parents who are seeking higher education.
“This is where policy meets practicality and serves multiple needs simultaneously,” said Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester. “The $5 million represents a long-term investment in strengthening today’s workforce by removing one of the greatest impediments to pursuing advanced education, alleviating the challenges that finding suitable childcare brings.”
EKU has been working closely with legislators, local officials and community leaders including Senate President Robert Stivers, Corbin Mayor Suzie Razmus, the Volunteers of America and others to expand the Scholar House concept in Corbin.
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