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BEAM Initiative Raises Standards for Bioenergy Education, Inspires Next Generation of Scientists

Posted: October 26, 2012

The Center for Renewable and Alternative Fuel Technologies (CRAFT) at Eastern Kentucky University recently wrapped up its BioEnergy Activity Modules (BEAM) Initiative, which was launched two years ago to inspire the next generation of research scientists, community leaders, engineers, and educators to get involved in a sustainable bioenergy industry.

EKU, AT&T, Kentucky Press Association Partner to Establish Digital Journalism Initiative

Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Communication, AT&T and the Kentucky Press Association have partnered to improve the sustainability of rural journalism, especially within the University’s 22-county primary service region.

Art & Design Chair Is Director/Curator of "Baskets from Appalachia and the Andes" Exhibit

Herb Goodman, chair of Eastern Kentucky University’s Department of Art & Design, is the project director and curator of a wide-ranging exhibit of baskets at the Lexington Public Library Nov. 3-Jan. 27.

CEDET Receives USDA Grant to Assist Madison, Estill, Owsley Counties

Posted: October 22, 2012

The Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Technology (CEDET) at Eastern Kentucky University will use a $58,000 Rural Business Enterprise Development Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture to assist Madison, Estill and Owsley Counties.

University Acquires Meteorite from Northeast Tennessee

Posted: October 19, 2012

For many years, long before its true nature was known, it served as a doorstop and flower bed ornament. It was even painted green for a time.

Now at Eastern Kentucky University, it will be an object of scientific wonder for students of all ages for generations to come.

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