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EKU Grad, Now Harvard Fellow, Joins Allied Gaming Board of Directors
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 […]
EKU Alum Sparks Viral Fame with Nostalgia-Fueled Content
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 […]
Aviation Careers Beyond the Cockpit: EKU Graduates Soar in Aerospace Management
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, […]
Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum Reopens for EKU Basketball Season
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 […]
Adapting Through Adversity
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 […]
Homespun Tales
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 […]
Sky’s the Limit with EKU’s Innovative UAS Program
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 Graduates
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 […]
Sharing the Stage: Father and Daughter Graduate from EKU Together
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 […]
Graduation Speakers Highlight EKU’s Supportive Campus Community
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 […]
EKU Expands WEKU Radio Station to Northern Kentucky
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 […]
Graduates to be Celebrated at EKU’s Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremonies on Dec. 5 and 6
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. […]
EKU Colonel’s Cupboard Marks 10 Years of Fighting Food Insecurity
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 […]
A Transformational Career Change
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 […]
Model Laboratory School and College of Education and Applied Human Sciences Synergy Initiative
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
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 […]
Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
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 […]
EKU Hosts Ribbon Cutting Celebrating the Acceptance of SNAP Benefits on Campus
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 […]
A Legacy of Opportunity
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 […]
EKU Honors First-Generation Students on National First-Generation College Day
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 […]
Groundbreaking Ceremony for EKU’s New Flight Training Center Welcomed State Leaders
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 […]
EKU Receives $5 Million for Corbin Childcare Center
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 […]
EKU Joins $20-Million CLIMBS Project to Build Climate Resilience in Kentucky
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 […]
EKU President David McFaddin Shares Vision for the Region
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 […]