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University News & Updates


EKU Becomes Kentucky’s Third-Largest Public University

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady enrollment growth over the past few years, EKU became Kentucky’s largest regional public university for […]

EKU No. 1 for Military Friendly® Schools

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been named the No. 1 large public university in the nation in the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools rankings.  “EKU has a long history of excellence in veterans education, and we are beyond proud to be recognized as the best in the country for Military Friendly® Schools,” said EKU President David […]

A GLOBAL CITIZEN ROOTED IN EASTERN: Dr. Deborah Alexander’s Lifelong Mission to Bridge Divides

To describe Dr. Deborah Alexander by a single title—diplomat, scholar, humanitarian—would never capture the full depth of her story. Her career has spanned continents and crises, peacekeeping missions and pivotal elections, always driven by a deep and unwavering belief: that we are all part of one human family.  Dr. Alexander’s passion for travel and cross-cultural […]

EKU Trombone Society Invited to National Workshop

The Institute for Creative and Collaborative Arts (ICCA) School of Music is proud to announce that the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Trombone Society was invited to the 2026 American Trombone Workshop in Ft. Myer, Virginia.  Hosted by the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” March 25-28, the 2026 American Trombone Workshop held on historic Joint Base […]

EKU Colonels Announce 2026 Football Schedule Changes and Homecoming

The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) football team and the United Athletic Conference (UAC) have announced significant updates to the 2026 season. The UAC will have eight playing members with the University of West Florida joining as a football-only member. As a result of this expansion, EKU has officially designated Saturday, Oct. 24, as the 2026 […]

EKU Calendar


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Spring 2026 Honors Thesis Conference

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Chellgren Workshop – Cover Letters & Resumes

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Spring 2026 Honors Thesis Conference

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Maroon Madness College Visit

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Chellgren Workshop – Study Abroad: Applying

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Spring 2026 Honors Thesis Conference

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One of the Biggest Artists to Ever Come to EKU

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Trombone Day

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