August 2012
Senior's Thesis Chosen Top Undergraduate Student Paper by Ky. Communication Association
Nick Wade, a senior public relations major and Honors Program member at Eastern Kentucky University, has received the Top Undergraduate Student Paper Award from the Kentucky Communication Association.
Funding Available for Welch Appalachian Social Justice Project
A project at Eastern Kentucky University honors the memory of a former EKU professor by seeking to promote and enhance economic and social justice in Appalachia.
Washington Monthly Recognizes EKU for Contributions to Public Good
For the third consecutive year, Eastern Kentucky University has earned national recognition for its contribution to the public good.
Workshop Links Economics, Civil War History
The Eastern Kentucky University Center for Economic Education, with support from EKU’s Office of Regional Stewardship, commemorated the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Civil War in Kentucky recently by providing a workshop for teachers in grades 4-8 that highlighted how economics can help students better understand this period of history.
Two EKU Students Receive Engle Scholarship from Bluegrass Compensation Association
Two Eastern Kentucky University students recently received the Allen D. Engle Scholarship from the Bluegrass Compensation Association. The $500 scholarship was awarded during the year-end roundtable meeting of BCA members.
Whitt Named to ITGA Board of Directors
Marc C. Whitt, associate vice president for public relations and chief communications officer at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named to the Board of Directors of the International Town and Gown Association.
EKU Libraries Making Research, Scholarship More Accessible
Research and scholarship by Eastern Kentucky University faculty, staff and students, as well as outside contributions to journals hosted by EKU, are now just a mouse click away for a worldwide audience.
Whitlock Contributes Essay to ARAMARK's "Presidential Perspectives" Series
Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock is among 11 higher education administrators selected to contribute an essay to ARAMARK’s seventh annual “Presidential Perspectives” series.
New Academic Minor Aims to Develop Highly Sought Creative Thinkers
A 2010 survey by IBM of more than 3,000 CEOs revealed that the top skill sought in college graduates is creative thinking.
A new initiative at Eastern Kentucky University should make recruiters happy.
"SEEing Science in Appalachia" Project Links EKU Honors Program, Madison Middle School
Students from Eastern Kentucky University’s Honors Program and Madison Middle School will be “SEEing Science” together, thanks to a National Science Foundation-funded project.
Whitlock Announces Retirement as President, Effective July 2013
Dr. Doug Whitlock announced today that he will step down as Eastern Kentucky University president, effective July 31, 2013.
Whitlock, who has served since 2007 as EKU’s 11th president, announced his retirement at the university’s annual Fall Convocation.
Cafe Burrier Full-Service Restaurant Enters Second Season
Eastern Kentucky University’s Café Burrier, a four-course, white-tablecloth restaurant operated by EKU dietetics students, will enter its second season Tuesday, Sept. 18.
Pencil Breakers After-School Program Expands to Second Middle School
An after-school arts program for girls at Clark Moores Middle School, called the Pencil Breakers, is being continued — and expanded to Michael Caudill Middle School for 2012-2014. That’s thanks to a nearly $30,000 grant awarded by the Steele-Reese Foundation which funded the original program.
Dr. Hanly Funderburk, 8th President of EKU, Passes Away
Dr. Hanly Funderburk, the eighth president of Eastern Kentucky University, passed away Aug. 4. He was 81.
Professor Named to State Educational Council
Dr. Roger Cleveland, associate professor of educational leadership and policy studies at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named to the School Curriculum, Assessment and Accountability Council by Gov. Steve Beshear.
Kincer Named to Methodist University Athletic Hall of Fame
Kim Kincer, director of Eastern Kentucky University’s PGA Professional Golf Management program since 2005, will be inducted into the Methodist University Athletic Hall of Fame this fall.
Forbes Names EKU among America's Best Colleges
Eastern Kentucky University ranks among “America’s Best Colleges” for the fifth consecutive year, according to Forbes, the popular business magazine.
Soccer Team Assists Players from Lee, Estill Counties; Sport Now Offered in Lee Schools
Head coach Lindsay Basalyga and members of the Eastern Kentucky University women’s soccer team participated in a soccer clinic at Lee County High School recently as part of the university’s regional stewardship program.