Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) received funding from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) to host a summer program for rising high school seniors interested in the health sciences. The […]

For many EKU Colonels, the desire to serve others through their careers comes from personal experience. That was the case for Christa Carlin, whose calling to nursing began with the […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) received a Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) award of $381,870 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in Fall 2024 to purchase a state-of-the-art scientific research instrument. The […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is home to several nationally ranked healthcare degree programs, playing a crucial role in shaping the healthcare workforce. As of Fall 2024, approximately 4,000 students are […]

EKU’s top-ranked School of Nursing and Humana have partnered to develop a program aimed at helping build a more sustainable nursing workforce. With a $75,000 contribution from Humana and a […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) graduate Oscar Garcia, ’24, helps to address an unprecedented healthcare shortage across the state as a registered nurse (RN) at UK Healthcare. The Kentucky Hospital Association’s […]

By: David McFaddin, President of Eastern Kentucky University For many Kentuckians including myself, the mission to improve access to quality healthcare across our state—especially in rural areas—is deeply personal. As […]

 What do former Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Steve Pence, Council for Postsecondary Education President Aaron Thompson, Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Coleman Eldridge, and top-ranked Washington, D.C., lobbyist Hunter Bates all have […]

Today, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky announced a continuation of their work together to grow the number of frontline healthcare workers in […]

A two-time Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) graduate, Mr. Mark Sweet, was named the 2024 College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Award recipient. The college’s highest honor is presented to […]

Mr. Esteban Castro Platonoff was born and raised in Latacunga, Ecuador, in an adventurous family with his dad Diego, mom Carla, and younger brother Felipe.  When asked why he choose to […]

Dr. Abdelhay received his B.Pharm (Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences) from Alexandria University in Egypt and his Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Auburn University. In fact, Dr. Abdelhay’s entire family, his […]

Completion of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees continues to lag behind workforce demands, and success rates for populations traditionally underrepresented in STEM disciplines remain substantially lower than […]

Congratulations to the Fall 2024 graduates of Eastern Kentucky University! EKU proudly celebrated over 1,300 students during the commencement ceremonies held on December 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU […]

Chi Zhao, ’10, a research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School, was appointed as an independent board director for Allied Gaming & Entertainment, Inc., a Nasdaq-listed company. She chairs the nominating […]

In a moment of uncertainty; one may catch a familiar aroma of a childhood toy, turn the channel to reruns of a beloved TV show, or suddenly want a meal […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) isn’t just preparing students to pilot planes—it’s launching them into high-powered careers managing some of Kentucky’s most critical aviation hubs. From strategic innovation to airport operations, […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum will temporarily reopen for the basketball season after undergoing extensive renovations that began last spring. The facility will remain open through […]

Setting Sights on the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games Mackinzie Dickman (Kinzie Houston, ’16) says there’s nothing like the thrill of sailing down a ski slope, feeling free as she fearlessly […]

Silas House, ’93 When his first book, “Clay’s Quilt,” landed on the New York Times Best Sellers list in 2001 and brought him national acclaim, Silas House was a 30-year-old […]

Controller in hand, the drone lifts off the ground and rises steadily and effortlessly into the sky. Under the operator’s control, it soars through the landscape transmitting valuable data and […]

Congratulations Fall 2024 grads! We celebrated over 1,300 students from Eastern Kentucky University during five commencement ceremonies held on Dec. 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center for the […]

Fathers and daughters share many milestones throughout their time as a family. From daddy-daughter dates to the father-daughter dance at a wedding, that bond is built through sharing many of […]

EKU celebrated more than 1,300 fall graduates at its commencement ceremonies held on Dec. 5 and 6, 2024, at the EKU Center for the Arts.  “Today is more than a […]