Rankings

EKU is the only university in the nation to claim all six of these outstanding recognitions
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Rankings

EKU is the only university in the nation to claim all six of these outstanding recognitions:

  1. EKU is included again in the US News and World Report’s annual listing of top colleges and universities as a first-tier regional university.
  2. EKU is listed by Forbes Magazine as being in the top 10 percent of America’s colleges and universities for the third year in a row.
  3. EKU is listed in the Top 10 Online Colleges in the Nation, according to Best Colleges online rankings.
  4. Military Times Edge Magazine ranks EKU highest among the Nation's top 100 colleges and universities listed in its upcoming "Best for Vets: Colleges" Issue.
  5. For the second consecutive year, EKU ranks in the top 15 percent of educational institutions doing the most to embrace veterans as students and was designated as one of America’s most Veteran Friendly campuses by GI Jobs magazine
  6. EKU is among only 230 of America’s colleges and universities to be recognized for community engagement – both curricular and in practice – by the Carnegie Foundation.

Accreditation

Eastern Kentucky University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS*).
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Accreditation

Eastern Kentucky University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS*):

This regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA**) and the United States Department of Education (USDE).

*Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Eastern Kentucky University. The Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

** Council for Higher Education Accreditation: One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036 / Phone: 202-955-6126 / Web: www.chea.org

About EKU

A Distinguished Record of Educational Service
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About EKU: A Distinguished Record of Educational Service

Eastern Kentucky University is a regionally accredited, co-educational, public institution of higher education. Founded in Richmond, Kentucky, in 1906, the university offers both undergraduate and graduate level programs as well as professional training in a variety of fields including education, business, health sciences, art, justice, science and safety. Originally established to help prepare quality teachers for elementary and secondary schools, more than 100 years later, EKU has expanded exponentially to currently offer over 15,000 students each year over 165 general and liberal arts programs.

The university continues to honor its commitment to education and our students by implementing small class sizes and a low student-to-teacher ratio. By encouraging direct student-to-student and teacher-to-student interaction, as well as encouraging teachers to take a very personal vested interest in each student, Eastern Kentucky University demonstrates its dedication to providing high-quality instruction.

EKU OSHA Training Institute Education Center

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Train with one of the top OSHA Education Centers in the U.S.

Attention safety professionals, human resource managers, and all individuals whose job responsibilities include safety compliance: take a proactive approach to safety, and stay current with OSHA regulations at an OSHA Training Institute Education Center that is consistently ranked in the top tier each year*.  Learn with Eastern Kentucky University’s internationally recognized faculty and with local safety and health professionals who are experts in the field.  

Serving both construction and general industry for private and government entities, EKU’s OSHA Ed Center is dedicated to promoting a safe and healthy work environment to keep your workplace in compliance with the United States Department of Labor and the Kentucky Department of Labor Safety Regulations.   We assist managers in identifying and addressing hazards to reduce the number of workplace accidents and fatalities.  Enroll in OSHA courses at EKU’s OSHA Ed Center to avoid the possibility of needless fines and, most importantly, to help prevent any tragic incidents where you work.

Primarily serving Region IV, EKU’s OSHA Ed Center was established in 2003.  With unique facilities and up-to-date equipment, the EKU OSHA Ed Center provides hands-on learning, which further enriches participants' knowledge and understanding.  We draw upon a combined total of more than 250 years of industry experience from our instructors, which means the courses at EKU are accurate, current, relevant, and second to none.  Our instructor evaluations are consistently above the national average.  

Located on Interstate 75, just 25 miles south of Lexington, EKU’s OSHA Ed Center in Richmond is readily accessible from all states in Region IV.   Training and other associated costs in the Central Kentucky area are inexpensive compared with other regions.   Additionally, the EKU OSHA Ed Center has easy access from anywhere in the United States via the Lexington Bluegrass Airport, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, the Knoxville McGhee Tyson Airport, the Nashville International Airport, and the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Do you need on-site training?  EKU's OSHA Ed Center offers customized training to meet specific organizational needs.  Because of the expertise and experience of the EKU instructors, a standard curriculum can be tailored for a specific client.   EKU’s team of professionals will work with you to deliver the program at your location during a time scheduled at your convenience. 

*Top ranking is in terms ofthe number of students served in OSHA numbered courses.

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