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Eastern Kentucky University is committed to providing year-round support to news media. All media inquiries are handled by the Office of Communications and Brand Management.

For inquiries, please contact Director of Public Relations Sarah Baker at 859-582-9260 or media@eku.edu.

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News Releases

Hired: 5 of the Top Marketable Degrees for Career Success

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) ranks first among Kentucky’s public universities for employment in the state one year after graduation. With degree programs aligned to fit workforce needs, EKU graduates step confidently into careers with purpose and passion. Explore degree and career options in EKU’s computer science, engineering, business administration, healthcare administration and finance programs. Computer […]

EKU Researcher Leads Global Bee Conservation Efforts

20,000. That’s the number of described bee species worldwide. In tropical Costa Rica, there are almost 700. And Kentucky is home to approximately 400 bee species, according to the Office of Kentucky Nature Preserves. With these bees working as powerful pollinators to support crop production, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Associate Professor Dr. Valerie Peters focuses […]

EKU Set to Celebrate Graduates at Fall 2025 Commencement

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will celebrate students’ academic success during the fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Thursday, Dec. 4 and Friday, Dec. 5, at the EKU Center for the Arts. There are five ceremonies scheduled to honor graduates from the university’s six academic colleges, as well as master’s and doctoral graduates from all colleges.  The […]