Mr. Dominik Fackler

October 27, 2025

Mr. Dominik Fackler is from Bullitt County, Kentucky. He is now a junior in the Manufacturing Engineering program at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and says he is glad to have made the decision to enter the program two years ago. In high school, Mr. Fackler was unsure what he wanted to do. After taking a […]

Iconic Professor Turns 100 Years

October 27, 2025

Dr. Sanford Logan Jones Sr. was born in 1925, the son of a coal miner and a teacher. Dr. Jones grew up in Perry County, KY and attended a one-room school. During World War II he served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army 15th Air Force from 1944-1945. He completed 35 combat missions […]

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Tanea Reed

October 27, 2025

Dr. Tanea Reed is a Chemistry Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry and Forensic Science at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). She was born in Tacoma, Washington, and grew up in a military family in Newport News, Virginia.  Dr. Reed developed a passion for science early in life. “I have always had a passion […]

Building a STEM Community at Eastern Kentucky University: Introducing the STEM Club

October 27, 2025

In Fall 2024, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) became the first non-West Virginia partner in the First2 Network, a National Science Foundation-funded initiative aimed at improving the success of rural, first-generation and low-income students in STEM majors. As part of this partnership, EKU launched its STEM Club, an exciting new student organization that is already making […]

Eastern Kentucky University Swine Unit

October 27, 2025

Located on Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Meadowbrook Farm in Richmond, Kentucky, lies one of EKU’s most unique and valuable teaching resources — the EKU Swine Unit. This hands-on learning facility is more than just a barn full of pigs; it’s a living laboratory where students gain real-world experience in animal science, agriculture, and sustainable farming […]

Student Spotlight: Mr. Brannan Campbell

August 4, 2025

Mr. Brannan Campbell came to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) from Prestonsburg, Kentucky. He attended Johnson Central High School where he participated in numerous extracurricular activities including academics, soccer, and tennis. At EKU, Mr. Campbell is currently working towards a B.S. degree in Environmental and Applied Geology. “I chose to come to EKU for several reasons, […]

Foundation Funds Support Impacts Student Success in College of STEM

August 4, 2025

Many talented students in programs in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (CSTEM) at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) face the challenge of balancing a rigorous, lab-intensive curriculum with part-time or even full-time employment just to meet basic financial needs. This burden is especially significant for students from our economically depressed service region of […]

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Kendall Simpson, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences

August 4, 2025

Dr. Kendall Simpson was born in Edgewood, Kentucky and grew up in Dry Ridge, Kentucky. She is the oldest of four girls. She graduated from high school with only 42 other students in her class at Covington Latin High School, a college preparatory high school where students must test to get in and must skip […]

Geographic Information Systems Certificate Program

August 4, 2025

In the Fall of 2010 Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) instituted a university certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). The certificate is designed to facilitate student’s ability to gain expertise and experience with geographic information systems and remote sensing as both are highly desirable and in-demand skills in the public and private sector. The program’s main […]

EKU Alumni Spotlight: James Matthew Bonny

May 1, 2025

Mr. James Matthew (Matt) Bonny graduated from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) in December 2015 with a B.S. in mathematics and a minor in statistics. He is also a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) which requires passing a series of examinations and modules. When asked about why he chose EKU for his college education, […]

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nilesh Joshi, Department of Engineering and Technology

May 1, 2025

Dr. Nilesh Joshi was born in Maharashtra state, India, and grew up in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India, a city known for its rich history and proximity to world-famous United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites like the Ajanta and Ellora Caves. He earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from […]

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Greenhouse

May 1, 2025

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Greenhouse, located on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) by the Science Building, supports the sharing, discovery, inquiry, and excitement in the knowledge of plants. This 3,600 square foot greenhouse was opened in 2018 and features the latest in climate control and automation. Mr. Robert Pace, a staff member […]

Student Spotlight: Robert Gardiner

May 1, 2025

Mr. Robert Gardiner was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan. He spent some years working in the service industry before transitioning to international import logistics for a few years after that. “I handled import shipments coming by way of the ocean. This involves working with customs, booking ocean, rail, and truck travel to get them […]

Gift from Novelis to Support STEM Summer Camp at Eastern Kentucky University

May 1, 2025

The Novelis Aluminum Corporation recently donated $10,000 in support of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) summer camp to be hosted by the College of STEM at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). Novelis, whose global headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, is the leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products and the world’s largest recycler of aluminum. […]