January 2013
WEKU's News-Talk Format Catches on with Listeners in Central, Southeastern Kentucky
When a radio station changes its format, it is often accompanied by controversy and disappointed long-time listeners.
It didn’t take long, however, for WEKU-FM to return to its perch as a favorite listening destination for central and southeastern Kentuckians.
Online Language Learning Business Takes Shape in EKU Business Accelerator
Want to learn the basics of a foreign language on your own time, at your own pace, in your own way and at minimal cost?
A new business taking shape in Eastern Kentucky University’s business accelerator might be your answer.
Eastern Progress Staff Members Capture KPA Awards
Staff members of The Eastern Progress, the student-produced weekly newspaper at Eastern Kentucky University, captured 10 awards in the University Division of the Kentucky Press Association 2012 Excellence in Kentucky Newspaper Awards contest.
The awards were presented Jan. 25 during KPA’s winter convention at the Brown Hotel in Louisville.
Board of Regents Elects Turner As Chair
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, meeting in regular session on Friday, Jan. 25, elected Craig Turner as chair.
Strada Honored by Alpha Phi Omega
John Strada, a senior lecturer in Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Communications, received the Phyllis C. Tenney National Excellence in Advising Award from Alpha Phi Omega.
The competitive award is given to a chapter adviser once every two years to recognize exemplary service over a substantial period of time.
Senior Has Front-Row Seat for Presidential Inauguration Activities as Communication Intern
An Eastern Kentucky University senior will experience Inauguration Day activities from a perspective not shared by many – behind the scenes.
Fine, Performing Arts Events Showcase Students' Talents
Dozens of cultural events spotlighting the talents of Eastern Kentucky University students are scheduled during the spring semester. They include concerts, plays, dance performances and art exhibits.
Old Issues of Progress, Milestone Only Mouse Click Away Thanks to EKU Libraries
For alumni, current and former faculty and staff and others with a connection to Eastern Kentucky University, Memory Lane is now just a mouse click away.
Public Relations Degree Program Earns Prestigious Re-Accreditation
In earning re-accreditation from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the Public Relations academic program at Eastern Kentucky University shares a distinction with only 31 other colleges and universities worldwide.
Community Education Courses for January-June Announced
Eastern Kentucky University’s Division of Continuing Education and Outreach will offer more than 80 community education courses from January through June.
First Line Supervision Certificate Program Offered in Richmond, Corbin, Manchester and Somerset
Eastern Kentucky University will offer its First Line Supervision Certificate Program with the three-day Basic Core Concepts I course on February 6, 7 and 12, in Richmond and April 11, 18 and 25 in Corbin.
EKU Aviation Majors, Others Can Now Take FAA Exams on Richmond Campus
Based on a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Computer Assisted Testing Service (CATS) site review and subsequent approval, all aviation majors at Eastern Kentucky University can now take their FAA examinations on the Richmond campus.
McFaddin Named Executive Director of Government Relations
Eastern Kentucky University has named David McFaddin as Executive Director of Government Relations.
School of Business Maintains Prestigious AACSB Accreditation
With its recent re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Eastern Kentucky University’s School of Business has again earned a distinction that less than 5 percent of the world’s business programs can claim.