Now fewer expenses stand between you and your college degree. With EKU BookSmart, textbooks are free for undergraduate students at EKU.
Living on campus accentuates the Eastern experience, and there’s something for everyone. Join a Living Learning Community, where you’ll connect with others who share your interests or major. Explore the options, and go ahead and save your space.
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Paying for college doesn’t have to be overwhelming. EKU offers an affordable tuition rate, awards a variety of scholarships, and federal aid is available, too. Find out all your options and get guidance through the process.
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EKU is not just a place to learn—it’s a place to live, grow and build friendships. The exciting programs and events hosted across campus and online are a great way to get involved. From student organizations to first-year programs and beyond, you’ll find your place at EKU.
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See what’s happening at EKU! From our traditional Big E Welcome to a variety of activities throughout the semester, you’ll make friends, get involved and have fun at EKU. Get the details on upcoming events and start planning your Exceptional Eastern Experience.
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With a long-standing reputation for excellence in veteran education, Eastern Kentucky University has been awarded a five-year grant for a Veterans Upward Bound (VUB) program. VUB is a federally funded TRiO outreach program designed to prepare eligible, first-generation, low-income veterans to enter postsecondary education.
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David Fifer, ’07 ’17, and his wife, Rebecca, ’08, were among the brave individuals working to help the families devastated by the flooding in eastern Kentucky.
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Eastern Kentucky University experienced its second-highest fundraising year with $9,684,818 in total commitments this fiscal year—just shy of last year’s $9.9 million record-breaking year.
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Welcome Colonels! At this year's #BigEWelcome, we greeted the Class of 2026 with a bigger celebration than ever. Students enjoyed Big E Bash, featuring a free concert in the Ravine with Waka Flocka Flame, and our EKU traditions, such as the Welcome Walk, Powell Palooza, President’s Party and Big E Class photo.
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LatinX Heritage Month is from September 15th to October 15th and it gives us the opportunity to celebrate the richness of LatinX cultures and communities in the United States. Hear from EKU faculty, staff, and students about the significance of sharing and celebrating LatinX Heritage Month at EKU.
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