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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

EKU Becomes Kentucky’s Third-Largest Public University

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady enrollment growth over the past few years, EKU became Kentucky’s largest regional public university for […]

EKU No. 1 for Military Friendly® Schools

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has been named the No. 1 large public university in the nation in the 2026-27 Military Friendly® Schools rankings.  “EKU has a long history of excellence in veterans education, and we are beyond proud to be recognized as the best in the country for Military Friendly® Schools,” said EKU President David […]

A GLOBAL CITIZEN ROOTED IN EASTERN: Dr. Deborah Alexander’s Lifelong Mission to Bridge Divides

To describe Dr. Deborah Alexander by a single title—diplomat, scholar, humanitarian—would never capture the full depth of her story. Her career has spanned continents and crises, peacekeeping missions and pivotal elections, always driven by a deep and unwavering belief: that we are all part of one human family.  Dr. Alexander’s passion for travel and cross-cultural […]