On Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) fourth annual Giving Day on April 19, 2023, donors from every state, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, helped surpass the goal of 2,292 donors.

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized Four-Star Gen. James E. Rainey for his distinguished service to the public with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree during EKU’s spring commencement ceremony on May 12.

Eastern Kentucky University announced the expansion of its EKU BookSmart program during the university’s fourth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 19.

Commonwealth Credit Union (CCU) and Eastern Kentucky University announced on April 12, an agreement of a $1-million gift to support the Evans Banking and Financial Services program and the establishment of a new certificate program in Financial Technology and Cybercrime.

Reinforcing a tradition of excellence in veterans education, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) once again claimed the top three ranking in the Military FriendlyⓇ Schools 2023-24 ratings. EKU is the only university in Kentucky to achieve the Military FriendlyⓇ Schools’ highest award designation of Top Ten status.

Eastern Kentucky University students will soon have the opportunity to pursue a degree in the high-demand field of manufacturing engineering. EKU’s bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering addresses an expanding need within the state and beyond.