As tourism rapidly recovers from pandemic-era travel restrictions and revenge spending encourages travelers to get out and explore, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Global Hospitality and Tourism program prepares students for […]

“It’s booming,” said Ken Tinnell, about manufacturing in Kentucky. According to Tinnell, president of TIDAS Automation and board member of the Kentucky Manufacturing Extension Program (KY MEP), there are more […]

Stephen M. R. Covey, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author and public speaker, took the stage at Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Center for the Arts as […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced Monday the selection of Kyle Moats as the new Vice President and Director of Athletics. Moats comes to EKU following 15 years as the Director […]

Pitch a business idea in two minutes. Get $5,000 to start the business. That’s the concept behind EKU’s annual Scholars Tank event, held in April, where students present their business […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Office of Military and Veteran Affairs (OMVA) sought nominations for dog tag additions to EKU’s Fallen Soldier Cross statue in the new Veterans Memorial. During an […]

For Dr. Annabelle Manalo-Morgan, ’06, life’s dance with adversity offered her a gift—ultimately leading to a scientific breakthrough, which saved her son’s life.  Dr. Annabelle’s first major experience with adversity, […]

Rosalie (Rose) Richburg, ’23, moved from Texas to Richmond with her family when she was 8 years old. The Richburg family thought the biggest adjustment to moving would be getting […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recently celebrated exceptional faculty and staff members at the annual President’s Excellence Awards on April 24. Five EKU employees were honored for excellence with a $3,000 […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated its fifth annual Giving Day on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. This year, donors from all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico contributed. With this […]

At Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) spring commencement ceremony on May 10, Honors Scholar Gracy Kelley stood before her fellow graduates encouraging them to embrace the “firsts” in life. With the […]

During Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) spring 2024 commencement ceremony, Emma Thomas took center stage to address her fellow graduates, praising the community that she said, “pushed us to become educated, […]

While this year Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrates 150 years of teaching in the Commonwealth, every year for almost four decades EKU recognizes the faculty who demonstrate the highest standards […]

Richmond, Kentucky native and now Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) graduate Jenna Riel shared the value of support, community and opportunities as she took the stage for spring commencement. “This sense […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized author Kim Michele Richardson for her distinguished service to arts and culture with an honorary Doctor of Humanities (L.H.D) degree at EKU’s spring commencement ceremony […]

Despite dropping out of high school and facing mental and physical challenges while raising a family, Jody Denny never gave up on her dream of getting a college degree. At […]

Lexie Barth, a senior public relations major, has gained valuable experience while working as the student assistant in the President’s Office at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). Reporting to the president’s […]

Just over a year ago, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a manufacturing engineering degree program, making it the only program of its kind in the state. The program, which was […]

Students from healthcare and first-responder fields scattered behind yellow caution tape, while bystanders watched the events unfold. First-responder vehicles with loud and bright sirens quickly rolled into the center of […]

Wylie Caudill, ’18, is the official artist of the 2024 Kentucky Derby. “Since before I can remember, my parents tell me I have been drawing,” he said. As Caudill grew […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is home to one of the top Occupational Therapy (OT) programs in the nation, boasting a 99% graduation rate since 2020. Recently, EKU ranked No. 22 […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million. This move is a game-changer considering that […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) and Aramark, the school’s food service provider, recently announced that EKU will be the first school in the Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Midwest Region with a convenience […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Emeritus Professor and Communication Department Chair Dr. Deborah Taylor Givens was inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame on Tuesday, April 9. Givens began her […]