Michael Benson
President Benson Using Twitter to Help Tell University's Story
Want to learn more about new and exciting developments at Eastern Kentucky University?
One new option is to follow EKU President Michael Benson on Twitter.
With hundreds of followers already at @EKUPrez, Benson is lending his personal touch to the EKU story.
Benson Guest on WYMT's "Issues and Answers" Program Nov. 11
Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson will be the guest on WYMT’s “Issues and Answers” program Monday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.
Benson among Leaders Heading Effort to Help Appalachian Kentucky Move Forward
Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson is among 41 leaders from education, government and business heading a comprehensive and bipartisan effort aimed at “Shaping Our Appalachian Region.”
That’s the title for a recently announced initiative to help Kentucky’s Appalachian region move forward in the face of continued declines in the coal industry.
EKU Announces Move to Establish Tobacco-Free Campus
Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson announced today that a task force has been established to finalize a tobacco-free policy on campus, to take effect June 1, 2014, and develop implementation strategies that assist the University community with the transition.
President Benson Addresses Faculty, Staff at First Convocation
In a Convocation address punctuated by numerous rounds of applause from faculty and staff, new Eastern Kentucky University President Michael T. Benson shared a vision for the campus today that encompassed his commitment to what he called the three P’s: people, places and programs.
Reception Honors Benson; Gift Made to Scholarship Fund Established by Incoming President and Wife
Dr. Michael Benson, who will become Eastern Kentucky University’s 12th President on Aug. 1, was the guest of honor Monday, June 17, at a reception hosted by the University’s Board of Regents and Foundation Board and attended by many local and state dignitaries.
Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business Honors Benson
Dr. Michael T. Benson, who will assume the Eastern Kentucky University presidency on Aug. 1, has been honored by Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business with its Recent Alumni Service Award.
Board Approves Salary, Benefits for Benson; Bensons Create Scholarship Endowment
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents has unanimously approved the salary and benefits for its incoming president, Dr. Michael T. Benson, announced Board Chair Craig Turner.
Dr. Michael T. Benson Selected As EKU's 12th President
Dr. Michael T. Benson has been named president of Eastern Kentucky University.
University Community, Public Can Meet, Hear from Presidential Finalists at Forums, Receptions
The three finalists in the search to select Eastern Kentucky University’s 12th president will visit the Richmond campus March 24-28 and April 1-3 for a series of tours, meetings and public forums.