From its beginnings less than a decade ago, the campus space, “El Centro,” has quickly become a key component of the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) experience. The Bobby Verdugo and Yoli Ríos Bilingual Peer Mentor and Tutoring Center, more commonly referred to as El Centro, started as a room in McCreary Hall in 2016. Recently, […]

As a first-generation college student from a single-parent household of Latino heritage, Ivan Olivas found a sense of community and began to envision the exciting possibilities while being a student at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). Olivas became very involved with the Latinx community on campus through El Centro, which has grown to be a significant […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was once again listed among the 2024 Best Colleges by U.S. News and World Report. EKU ranked in the following categories: Nursing, National Universities, Top Public Schools and Top Performers on Social Mobility.  EKU moved up 23 spots from last year in the Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing ranking, tying […]

Housing at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been an integral part of student Torrey White’s Eastern experience. Beyond being her home away from home—like it is for many students—White also found a fulfilling student worker position with Housing & Residence Life. The senior homeland security and criminal justice double major has been working for housing […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has gone through many changes since the 1930s, including a few name changes, the addition of sports programs, rapid student enrollment growth, construction of several campus buildings and so much more. However, in that same amount of time, one thing that has stayed consistent is a family’s nearly 90-year history of […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) recognized retired faculty member, Dr. Barbara Ramey, as part of the college’s Iconic Professor initiative. Ramey joins the ranks of Dr. Sanford L. Jones Sr., the late Dr. John L. Meisenheimer Sr. and the late Professor Meredith J. Cox, who were honored as […]

Akron, Ohio native, Gen. James E. Rainey, ’87, came to EKU on a swimming scholarship—a decision he claims formed the launchpad for his successful career in the United States Army and marriage of 35 years with his wife, Tracy, ’88. “It all started here,” Rainey says about his time at EKU. “It’s where I fell […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) launched a $1.5-million fundraising initiative to establish a scholarship for students attending the EKU Manchester Regional Campus in Manchester, Kentucky. The fundraising goal, along with a $100,000 gift from East Kentucky Power and its 16 Owner Member Cooperatives, was announced yesterday at the EKU Manchester Regional Campus.  “As an institution, serving […]

College football has lost one of its all-time legends, and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) one of its most beloved and accomplished sons. Roy Kidd passed away today, Sept. 12, 2023, at 91 years old.  Coach Kidd was born in Corbin, Kentucky on December 4, 1931. He was the youngest of seven and the third son […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is bustling with activites as faculty and staff welcomed the largest freshman class in several years and returning students to the Campus Beautiful for the 2023-24 academic year. Along with the excitement of the school year come challenges with managing a full course load, developing a social network and for many, […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid in Kentucky came together for an event to celebrate the expansion of the Anthem Rural Medicine Scholarship. The endowment helps grow the number of frontline health care workers in the eastern region of the state, increase access to care and improve health outcomes […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is experiencing growth in more ways than one for the 2023-24 academic year. In addition to the largest freshman class in many years, EKU Honors welcomed the largest class of first-year honors students in the program’s history. The 130 incoming first-year honors students surpassed the program’s previous peak of 125 in […]

The Gentrys reached the top of the pop music charts in 1965 with the memorable chorus, “Keep on dancin’ and a-prancin’.” But they have nothing on Hannah Gentry (no relation), the centenarian who for years has danced her way, figuratively and literally, into the hearts of her fellow McCready Manor residents and staff members at […]

In Bourbon County, student Hannah Tipton is back to school, preparing for her future teaching career. Tipton works in the classroom as a paraeducator in her home district while pursuing a teacher certification through the Option 9 program at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU).  New at EKU this fall, Option 9 provides a route to teacher […]

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) College of Health Sciences in partnership with Baptist Health Richmond and Ignite Academy of Madison County hosted an inauguration for new students in the Medical Explorers Academy. The Medical Explorers Academy is a new program designed to provide high school students in-depth learning opportunities about healthcare careers […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) faculty and staff have once again claimed a Catalyst Award from Anthology, a provider of education solutions. The 2023 Catalyst Award for Community Engagement was awarded to EKU Social Work Associate Professor Pam Black and Professor Caroline Reid, Ph.D., and Instructional Designer Mary Henson in recognition of their work on the […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s student life and organizations have been an integral part of senior Ainye Rogers’ Eastern Experience. Being a full-time student is just a fraction of what Rogers has done with her time at EKU. At the core of Rogers’ academic and professional development is leadership, both in the classroom and out on campus. […]

Last week and throughout the weekend, EKU welcomed its largest freshman class in several years before the start of classes on Monday, Aug. 14. According to Dan Hendrickson, EKU’s associate vice president for student success, engagement and opportunity, EKU has experienced a nearly 30% increase since 2020 during a period of national enrollment decline. Along […]

Gov. Andy Beshear reappointed Ramakrishna (Vasu) Vasudevan, of Frankfort, Kentucky, to the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Board of Regents. Vasudevan was officially sworn in at a regularly scheduled board meeting on Aug. 16, 2023. He previously completed a six-year term on the board from 2016-22. With the reappointment, Vasudevan will serve on the board through […]

This week, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is welcoming its largest freshman class in many years. More than 50% of incoming freshmen at EKU are the first in their families to pursue a college degree; more than 30% are from EKU’s service region; and more than 95% were offered some form of financial aid. In addition […]

“There was an aligning of the stars,” said Dr. James Kirby Easterling, director and assistant professor of global supply chain management, about the start of EKU’s Supply Chain Management program. “Doug [former EKU President Whitlock] had the vision, I had the capability and love of the university, and when we added timing, it just turned […]

“When I decided to attend college, I was so excited but part of me felt guilty. I was leaving my family behind and knowing that they already struggled financially, I was worried that me going to college would be just another expense they would have to help pay,” said Charity Asher, who came to Eastern […]

One year ago, communities across Eastern Kentucky were devastated with widespread flooding. Homes were lost, families were displaced and entire communities were damaged.  With an emphasis on service, last fall’s Spanish service-learning class at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) wanted to help. The class of 15 students set out on a mission to purchase new books […]

The campus of Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is to be featured in a made-for-tv movie, giving the EKU and Richmond community a chance to experience filmmaking. When the independent film crew needed extras, a record 2,400 students, faculty, staff and community members signed up. Some students even had the opportunity to fill key positions and […]