University News
Chicago, Yoakam, "Rock of Ages," "Mamma Mia, "Addams Family" Highlight Arts Center Season
Performances by Chicago, Dwight Yoakam and LeAnn Rimes, as well as stage productions of “Rock of Ages,” “Mamma Mia” and “The Addams Family” are among the highlights of the 2013-14 season at the Eastern Kentucky University Center for the Arts.
EKU Among Top Institutions in Kentucky for Financial Return on Investment
Eastern Kentucky University ranks among the top public and private colleges and universities in Kentucky for financial return on investment.
Board Approves 2013-14 Budget
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, meeting in regular session on Friday, June 14, approved a 2013-14 operating budget of approximately $332 million (including auxiliary and restricted funds), up .4 percent from the previous year.
Christopher Stanfield EKU's Second Tillman Military Scholar in as Many Years
For the second consecutive year, an Eastern Kentucky University senior has been named a Tillman Military Scholar.
Christopher Stanfield, a political science major from Winchester and U.S. Army veteran, is one of 60 Tillman Military Scholars nationwide. Selected from among 1,800 applicants, he will use the $6,000 scholarship to pursue a master’s of public administration degree.
EKU, Corbin Schools Partner to Enhance Preparation of Middle Grade Teachers
A new partnership between Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Education and Corbin Independent Schools to enhance the preparation of middle grade teachers represents “an opportunity for all of us to get better together,” said Dr. Kim Naugle.
Professor Part of Study to Determine What Motivates Burglars
The best way to find out what motivates a burglar is to simply ask.
That theory sparked a study by a team of researchers, including Eastern Kentucky University professor Dr. Kristie Blevins, who conducted surveys with hundreds of convicted offenders in three states to glean insight into intruders’ motivations and methods.
Foster Camp Marks 78th Season This Summer
The nation’s second oldest music camp will mark its 78th season this summer at Eastern Kentucky University.
First Lady Michelle Obama Addresses Graduates at Spring Commencement
United States First Lady Michelle Obama came not with answers but with questions for the Eastern Kentucky University degree candidates she addressed at spring commencement today.
The first was “Who are you going to be?”
New Center Demonstrates University CARES about Service Region
Eastern Kentucky University CARES about its service region and Appalachia.
EKU to Host Annual Kentucky Girls STEM Collaborative
Eastern Kentucky University’s STEM-H Institute will partner with the Kentucky Girls STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Collaborative to host its fifth annual conference “Reaching for the Stars!” on Friday, June 7 on the Richmond campus.