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 Executive and Strategic Communications.

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

News Releases


EKU Welcomes Class of 2030 with New Scholarships

As Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomes its Class of 2030, students are beginning the academic year with new scholarships designed to make college education more affordable.  For Fall 2026, EKU increased merit awards and launched the Promise Award, which provides at least $1,000 in financial support to every in-state, on-campus, full-time freshman, making EKU the […]

EKU Announces Cohort for 2026-27 Provost’s Faculty Internship

Through a highly competitive process, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has selected the cohort for the 2026-27 Provost’s Faculty Internship Program. The program offers faculty participants the opportunity to engage in mentorship and collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership as they gain professional experience with fellow interns.  “This program represents an intentional investment in the growth and […]