Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was named in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report’s Best Colleges List for another consecutive year. EKU ranked in the following categories: National Universities, Top Public Schools, Top Performers in Social Mobility and Nursing.EKU moved up from last year’s ranking in the National Universities and Top Public Schools lists. For […]

For many people, watching a black bear take a nap is not part of everyday life, let alone part of their daily education. For students like Emily Howard, a senior in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) animal studies program, it’s an educational opportunity. Howard, from Winchester, Kentucky, never doubted that EKU was the school for her, […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced the location of the new Model Laboratory School (Model Lab) on Friday, September 27, 2024. Model Lab, named no. 3 among all Kentucky high schools in the Kentucky Board of Education’s annual report card for the 2022-23 academic school year, is currently located on 929 Lancaster Avenue in Richmond, Kentucky. […]

Fall Foliage Week begins at the end of September, kicking off the start of “leaf-peeping” season, meaning many people will be driving to see fall foliage. The show of fall colors highlights the beautiful landscape of Kentucky, while also bringing focus to the biodiversity of plant species in the region.  Nestled within Eastern Kentucky University’s […]

The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced the renewal of Eastern Kentucky University’s OSHA Training Institute Education Center (OTI Education Center). According to the Kentucky Cabinet of Economic Development, in the past five years manufacturers announced over 1,100 facility locations or expansion projects with a reported capital investment of more than […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has officially joined Allegiant Air’s Accelerate Pilot Pathway Program, offering EKU students an exclusive fast-track to the airline industry. EKU’s Aviation program, known for its impressive 100% job placement rate and innovative program, now stands alongside other prestigious institutions in the Accelerate Pilot Pathway program, including Purdue University, Kent State University […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been recognized among the Best Colleges in the U.S. in the WSJ College Pulse Ranking 2025. The list is presented by The Wall Street Journal, College Pulse and Statista. In addition to the College Rankings, EKU also landed on the WSJ College Pulse rankings of Student Experience, Best Salaries, Social […]

A fire breaks out and the temperature rises on Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) campus; however, this fire does not present any danger to the campus. Simulated and controlled fire situations instead, help make campus and communities safer because they happen at EKU’s fire lab. As part of EKU’s Fire, Arson and Explosion Investigation bachelor’s degree […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated the progress of a $1.5 million fundraising initiative on Thursday evening at the EKU Manchester Regional Campus in Manchester, Kentucky. Since the initiative launched last fall, more than $1.2 million has been raised toward the $1.5 million goal. The Manchester Endowed Scholarship Fund provided nearly $70,000 in scholarship support to […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomed the class of 2028, which is projected to be the largest freshman class in EKU history at nearly 3,000 students. The freshmen come from 108 Kentucky counties, 34 states and nine countries. More than 50% of the incoming class are first-generation college students. Since 2020, during a time of national […]

Taylor Davis, ’16, excelled as a quarterback for the Colonels. Today, he is the founding president of DFG Advisory, a Northwestern Mutual (NM) subsidiary advisory firm based in Lexington. Under his leadership, DFG became a Northwestern Mutual Top 20 firm in 2021, the youngest to ever reach a top-20 ranking in the company’s 166-year history.  […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced a collaborative workplace improvement project between its top-ranked Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program and new Manufacturing Engineering program alongside Toyota on Thursday. The collaboration creates opportunities for safer and more efficient workspaces by applying principles of ergonomics and universal design. “Innovation, one of our strategic priorities at EKU, is […]

This year, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Business, ranked among the top 6% of business schools globally, celebrates 60 years of preparing students to excel and lead in the world of business. “The College of Business is proof of EKU’s dedication to innovation in our global world,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “Throughout 60 […]

Last week, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomed new and returning students, kicking off the Fall 2024 semester on Monday, Aug. 19. With 2,985 freshmen on the first day of classes, EKU set a new freshman enrollment record, surpassing the previous high of 2,931 set in 2015.  “In a time of national enrollment decline, our continued […]

At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), the professional flight program is training the next generation of pilots with a highly immersive approach to aviation education. The only program of its kind in Kentucky, EKU Aviation allows students to get hands-on experience in a real-world learning environment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a median salary […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was recognized as a Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This comes in addition to EKU’s top two ranking for Military FriendlyⓇ Schools and No. 1 ranking in Kentucky for “Best for Vets” by Military Times.  “EKU would not be the institution it is today without our veterans,” said EKU […]

On Friday, Aug. 9, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) hosted its annual Employee Day of Service. Faculty and staff joined together to prepare the Campus Beautiful for students to arrive for the upcoming academic year. Service activities included planting and mulching flower beds, painting and campus clean up. EKU’s Move-In Day and traditional Big E Welcome […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced the completion of a new pedway and the renovation of Keene Hall with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 7, 2024, marking a significant milestone in creating a safer campus that improves the student experience.  “These projects exemplify our priorities at Eastern Kentucky University,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “Every decision […]

As summer wraps up, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is preparing for the arrival of new students for the Fall 2024 semester. Here are some essential dates and tips for incoming freshmen of EKU. Attend Your Scheduled Orientation At New Student Orientation days, students get more familiar with campus before they move in for the fall […]

The Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Provost’s Faculty Internship Program develops leadership skills and complements leadership endeavors among faculty by supporting individual development while assisting university-wide academic initiatives. Established by EKU Provost Sara Zeigler and Assistant Provost Russell Carpenter in 2022, the program offers complete mentoring and learning opportunities, collaboration with colleagues in academic and administrative […]

The Kentucky Institutional Development Awards (IDeA) Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (KY INBRE) recently announced a five-year renewal grant of $20 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS). Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), a partner institution of KY INBRE, was awarded an annual subcontract from the grant. The […]

Hikers in Red River Gorge might not realize that one wrong step could plunge them off a 200-foot cliff hidden by the undergrowth. When accidents like that happen, John May, ’92, and his Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team quickly respond to assist injured hikers, stranded climbers and people trapped by high water who may […]

In an ongoing commitment to veterans and their families, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has added a significant milestone. An endowed scholarship has been created for veterans or their family members attending EKU, thanks to a $100,000 gift announced today from the Bechtel Parsons Blue Grass Joint Venture (BPBGJV).  “It is well known that Eastern Kentucky […]

With Kentucky currently facing noticeable healthcare professional shortages in almost every county, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is constantly working to meet workforce needs by providing skilled graduates. EKU is actively working to establish a public College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Commonwealth to further alleviate these shortages. Meanwhile, EKU’s existing programs, such as the renowned […]