Joe Skinner, ’11, joined the workforce immediately after graduation, starting in an information technology leadership program through Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati. In this program, Skinner had the opportunity to work in different positions every six months for two years. After completing the program, he received a job placement as a database administrator for the […]

Now EKU graduate, Kaitlin Coyle, set out to pursue three majors when she first enrolled as a freshman. Coyle’s driving motivational force to achieve her educational goals came from a phrase her mother said to her growing up, “La educación es la mejor herencia que los padres pueden dar a sus hijos.” The phrase translates […]

With the same concept as the “Shark Tank” reality TV series, Eastern Kentucky University’s Scholars Tank offers students the opportunity to present their business ideas in front of “sharks” and compete for a $5,000 award. On April 13, as part of the university’s annual Scholars Week, five groups of students pitched their proposals within a […]

At spring commencement ceremonies on May 12, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized more than 2,000 graduates from the Class of 2023. Chia Hui Ouyang, who goes by Joanna, was this spring’s youngest graduate at 19 years old. Ouyang earned her degree in two years after starting her collegiate career at 17 years old. During the […]

With a service mentality, Chase Barnes, ’15 ’22, travels across Kentucky providing resources to prevent drug overdoses as the harm reduction program manager for the Kentucky Department for Public Health.  Barnes chose EKU for the small class sizes and affordability. After he graduated with his bachelor of science in public health, the support from faculty […]

Carley Frost, junior political science and criminal justice major, pre-law minor, is one of this year’s participants in the Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program. Through this experience, Frost has gained knowledge about the behind-the-scenes work of legislative processes, as well as helpful life and career skills. “I’ve learned how important relationships are, especially in […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized Four-Star Gen. James E. Rainey for his distinguished service to the public with an honorary Doctor of Laws (LL.D) degree during EKU’s spring commencement ceremony on May 12. Rainey, ’87, came to EKU on a swimming scholarship, then became involved with Army ROTC. While at EKU, he also met his wife […]

Eastern Kentucky University is holding spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12. 60-year-old Randy Carpenter will graduate with an associate degree in general studies in pursuit of his lifelong learning ambitions. “I first came to EKU in fall of 1982,” Carpenter said. “However, I didn’t make college my top priority, so my grades suffered. I […]

Students in Eastern Kentucky University’s Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program (CCIP) gain hands-on knowledge of the state’s political process while developing professional skills through research, communication and networking. Layla Alzatout, one of this year’s interns, spends two days a week at the Kentucky State Capitol working with Representative Keturah Herron. Herron graduated from EKU […]

Eastern Kentucky University showed appreciation for faculty and staff at the President’s Excellence Awards on April 26, 2023. The EKU campus community was invited to nominate their colleagues for the Excellence Awards. Each award recognized three finalists, with the winners announced during a dinner held at the EKU Center for the Arts. Six EKU employees […]

The Colonels at the Capitol Internship Program (CCIP) allows Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) students the opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge of the state’s political process while developing professional skills through research, communication and networking. Participants work alongside Kentucky legislators, spending Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Kentucky State Capitol in Frankfort throughout the spring semester. Somerset, […]

Those interested in earning a master of public health (MPH) degree can now complete it 100% online with Eastern Kentucky University (EKU).   In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for qualified, knowledgeable public health professionals has dramatically increased. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has noted a projected 5% job growth and […]

Every April, Eastern Kentucky University hosts Scholars Week, a time when faculty and students celebrate, showcase and promote their academic achievements within the EKU community. Events range from presentations to Scholars Tank, offering students the opportunity to demonstrate and expand upon what they’ve learned in the classroom.  Kaitlin Coyle, a senior triple major in broadcasting […]

Dr. Eric Fuchs, professor of athletic training, was elected a Distinguished Fellow in the Athletic Training Academy by the National Academies of Practice (NAP). On April 1, Fuchs was honored and recognized in the Class of 2023 Fellows during the induction ceremony held in Washington, D.C.  Fuchs has taught at Eastern Kentucky University for 18 […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s Fred Parker Giles Gallery celebrates its 50th anniversary with a renovated space and showcase of over 30 pieces of artwork from retired, past and present faculty members. The gallery, located in the Campbell Building, serves as the university’s foremost venue for visual art and design. It was founded in 1973 and is […]

EKU’s Emma Watson works her magic behind the camera lens to capture stunning photographs of the Campus Beautiful. The sophomore studying elementary education has been working as a student photographer, alongside University Photographer Carsen Bryant, for a little over a year.  “Photography is something I have always been interested in. There are so many things […]

Eastern Kentucky University online degree programs have been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2023.  EKU’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program was ranked No. 10 for Best Online Master’s in Nursing Programs for Veterans, and EKU’s online bachelor’s degree programs ranked No. 44 in […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s Ryan Green was voted chair of the Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) by fellow council members. Green,  executive director of budget and financial planning at EKU, was first appointed to the KEEC by Gov. Andy Beshear in 2021.  As chair, Green wants to prioritize a stable funding plan for the agency and […]

EKU students from the College of Health Sciences traveled to Harvard University for the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) in January. It marked the first time that students from EKU attended the conference to present research from their respective majors. According to the NCRC website, the conference aims to address the need for a cohesive […]

Eastern Kentucky University announced the expansion of its EKU BookSmart program during the university’s fourth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 19. Since Fall of 2021, EKU BookSmart has provided undergraduate students with free textbooks. Beginning Fall 2023, the program will be expanded to an additional 2,260 graduate and doctoral students online and on campus. […]

The Colonel’s Cupboard at Eastern Kentucky University provides a variety of resources to students who face food insecurity or financial distress, as part of the university’s commitment to ensuring students have what they need to succeed.  According to Swipe Out Hunger, one in three college students struggle with food insecurity. A food security forum was […]

A one-day event at Eastern Kentucky University opened many doors of opportunity for now-freshman Haley Thacker. As a high school senior, Thacker attended STEM Goes Red on EKU’s campus. As a result, she received the Carol Barr Fund Scholarship, established in honor of U.S. Congressman Andy Barr’s late wife to support young women in Eastern […]

Annually in April, the Eastern Kentucky University Scholars Week promotes a culture of scholarship, research and creative endeavors through several events and showcases. This year, Scholars Week takes place from April 3-14, 2023. One student’s research on the importance of socialization for children with disabilities was showcased on April 12 as part of the 21st […]