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 […]
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) public radio station, WEKU, will expand with a new transmitter in Maysville, Kentucky. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) awarded the new noncommercial frequency to EKU in […]
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will celebrate students’ academic success during the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 5 and Friday, Dec. 6, at the EKU Center for the Arts. […]
What began as a modest initiative in the former Brockton Apartments has grown into a vital resource for Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students facing food insecurity. This November, the Colonel’s […]
EKU’s nationally prominent Master of Public Health (MPH) program is a growing network of highly respected professionals nationwide. While a civilian working in occupational safety and health, in 2015, Sarah […]
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)’s Model Laboratory School is a living learning laboratory, and the only one of its kind in Kentucky. The laboratory environment creates a unique and unmatched opportunity […]
Presidential Initiatives Strategic Planning EKU’s new strategic plan, Experience Excellence, is a bold, forward thinking strategy focusing on knowledge, innovation, and transformation. Experience Excellence honors shared governance principles, all the […]
Innovating for the Commonwealth: Exploring the Potential for a College of Osteopathic Medicine Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is exploring the possibility of offering a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. As […]
On Thursday, Nov. 21, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) hosted a ribbon cutting event at the Stratton P.O.D. (Provisions on Demand), celebrating Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits officially being accepted […]
For many years, West Louisville has been the victim of economic neglect. Due to the financial struggles throughout the years, the area saw restricted investment and development, leading to limited […]
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students gathered at a tabling event outside the Powell Building in honor of National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, 2024. More than half of […]
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new flight training center at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport (CKRA) on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The $25 million facility, funded […]
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 […]
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has joined seven universities and the Kentucky Geological Survey to collaborate on a $20-million initiative aimed at improving climate resilience throughout the region. Through cutting-edge data […]
Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) President David McFaddin was the keynote speaker during the Southern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce membership luncheon in Corbin, Kentucky on Tuesday, Nov. 12. McFaddin shared updates […]
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed three distinguished community members to Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Board of Regents. Appointees to EKU’s Board of Regents include Garth Bustle, Lori Cooksey and Teresa Trimble […]