July 2011
Team Receives Grant to Form Math Teachers' Circle, Advance Math Education in Region
A team of mathematics educators at Eastern Kentucky University has received a grant from the American Institute of Mathematics that will ultimately bring together EKU mathematics faculty with middle school mathematics teachers in an effort to enhance mathematics education in the region.
Noel Studio Director Co-Edits Book
The advent of Web-based education has focused attention on university and industry partnerships, particularly on ways in which online learning might lead to new models of collaboration and engagement across previously clearly delineated borders.
EKU Makes "Great Colleges to Work For" Honor Roll Again; Ranked In Top 10 Nationally
Eastern Kentucky University is among 10 large four-year colleges and universities nationwide, and the only large institution in the Commonwealth, to make the Honor Roll in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s2011 Great Colleges to Work For® program, according to the results of the fourth annual survey announced in a special supplement of The Chronicle.
EKU Professional Education Unit Accreditation Reaffirmed
Eastern Kentucky University’s Professional Education Unit accreditation has been reaffirmed by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
The Unit includes elements of all five colleges on campus – Education, Arts and Sciences, Health Sciences, Justice and Safety, and Business and Technology.
Dean's Scholarship Awarded to Recent Graduate of Adult Education Program
Emily Barron, of Richmond, received a scholarship to Eastern Kentucky University during recent adult education graduation ceremonies on the Richmond campus.
Criminal Justice Professor Part of Cybercrime Study
Peer influence and low self-control appear to be the major factors fueling juvenile cybercrime such as computer hacking and online bullying, according to a new study conducted by an Eastern Kentucky University faculty member and two others.
Almost Half of Foster Music Camp Participants Return as EKU Students
For the past 76 summers, almost 40,000 talented young musicians have honed their playing skills at Eastern Kentucky University’s Stephen Collins Foster Music Camp, the nation’s second oldest music camp and longest consecutive operational camp.
Tickets on Sale for Inaugural Season of EKU Center for the Arts
Great variety and a sparkling array of internationally-known entertainers mark the inaugural season of the EKU Center for the Arts at Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond.
WEKU News Director Named to National Post
The news director of WEKU, the public radio service of Eastern Kentucky University, has been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of Public Radio News Directors Inc.
Charles Compton, who has served as news director at WEKU since 2005, will fill the unexpired term of mid-sized newsroom representative Naomi Starobin, who became the Board’s large market representative.
EKU Graduate in New "Big Brother" Cast
The 13th season of the CBS-TV reality program “Big Brother” will feature an Eastern Kentucky University graduate.
Kentucky Elected Officials, Others Endorse EKU's Bid to Host 2012 Presidential Debate
Eastern Kentucky University’s bid to host a 2012 Presidential Debate on its Richmond campus has drawn broad bi-partisan support from numerous federal, state and local officials, as well as many prominent business and community leaders,.