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EKU Increases Access to Innovative Certificate Program for Working Professionals
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is opening applications to a certificate program that is the first of its kind in the United States. The Financial Technology and Cybercrime certification program is geared toward working professionals and upcoming students interested in the banking and financial industry, filling a critical need in the sector.
Eastern Kentucky University Exceeds Fourth Annual Giving Day Goal
On Eastern Kentucky University’s fourth annual Giving Day on April 19, 2023, donors from every state, plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, helped surpass the goal of 2,292 donors.
EKU Staff Elected to Leadership Roles for the Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Faculty and staff members represented Eastern Kentucky University at the 40th annual Kentucky Association of Blacks in Higher Education Conference, “Ruby Jubilee Celebration.”
2023 Spring Commencement
Congratulations Spring 2023 graduates! We celebrated over 2,000 graduates during three spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12. Classmates, friends and families gathered in the Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum to honor graduates from the university’s six academic colleges. Among the top awarded degrees were nursing, psychology, criminal justice, occupational science and social work.
PGA Golf Management
EKU offers the only accredited PGA golf management program in the region. Featuring a 100% job placement upon graduation, EKU is the premier destination for golf management.