Press and Media

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.

News Releases


Stories of Strength and Triumph Shine at EKU’s Fall 2025 Commencement

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) celebrated fall graduates at commencement ceremonies on Dec. 4 and 5, 2025, at the EKU Center for the Arts.  “It is my hope for each of you that you leave today prepared to create a life not just of success, but of significance—a life that reflects your values, uplifts others and […]

Turn Experience Into a Degree With Credit for Prior Learning at EKU

Learning opportunities happen everywhere, whether it’s in the workplace, through military service or in high school. At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), those experiences are recognized and rewarded with Credit for Prior Learning (CPL), a faculty-led process that helps students turn real-world experience into academic credit.  “EKU is leading the way with Credit for Prior Learning […]

Chief Justice Debra Lambert, ’83, Breaks Barriers as First-Generation College Graduate

With the values of hard work, education and equity instilled by her parents—and the support of a $500 scholarship from the local homemaker’s club—Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert, ’83, built the foundation of her highly successful career upon her degree from Eastern Kentucky University (EKU). She carries these principles forward today as chief justice of […]