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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Emergency Medical Care program welcomes new adjunct faculty members Dr. Raphael Barishansky, Bryan Ericson and Matthew Streger. Each brings a wealth of expertise in the courses that they’ll be teaching  Barishansky, DrPH, is a seasoned EMS and public health leader with over 25 years of experience in emergency medical services, preparedness […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) commencement speaker Dr. Chris Butcher, ’18 ’19 ’25, stood before graduates with a message shaped by years of resilience, community and unexpected beginnings. The same university that welcomed him as a first-generation college student later welcomed him as an employee. He moved from student worker roles into recruitment, earned a master’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Brad Hall, Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) chief medical and strategic partnerships officer, has been welcomed into the second cohort of the Graduate Medical Education (GME) Development Fellowship, a program of the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM) in partnership with the University of North Carolina Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research. […]

After nearly two decades of working in coal mines, Joshua Vereen knows the meaning of hard work. As an online student at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), he’s turning that experience into leadership, helping shape safer workplaces for the next generation of miners.  “The coal mining industry has long been a part of Appalachia’s economy, and […]

In celebration of Aviation History Month in November, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Aviation highlights student Boston Wolfe and his bold pursuit in the legacy of flight.  From a young age, Wolfe felt drawn to the sky. While some prefer entertainment during a flight, Wolfe was content looking out the window, captivated by the clouds and […]

More Kentuckians screened. Lung cancer detected earlier. Longer, healthier lives. Put simply, that’s the goal of a research project in Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) College of Health Sciences.  November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which puts the spotlight on the prevention and education measures being implemented across the country. Kentucky has the highest incidence and […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), located in the heart of the state’s manufacturing hub, prepares skilled graduates to enter various areas of manufacturing operations. Committed to meeting workforce demands, the university partners with local businesses to identify ways to support local industries. In 2010, Lockheed Martin, a global defense technology company driving innovation and advancing scientific […]

Dr. Sanford L. Jones, ’50 Through generations of students and colleagues, Dr. Sanford L. Jones, ’50, represents the best of what EKU strives to be—a community that lasts a lifetime. A Perry County native and WWII veteran, he returned home after completing 35 combat missions as a B-24 nose turret gunner. He finished his high […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) officially celebrated the completion of Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum renovations with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Nov. 10, highlighting recent improvements to one of the university’s most iconic and beloved buildings. More than just a place for sports, Alumni Coliseum serves a vital, multipurpose role in the student experience. […]

Ervin Daniels, ’94, sets the standard as a first-gen graduate and cybersecurity expert With First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8, Ervin Daniels, ’94, serves as an example of how first-generation students can build powerful firewalls of perseverance to reach their dreams. Daniels has achieved considerable success as a first-generation college graduate and now a […]

On Saturday, Nov. 8, maroon meets camo at the Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Service to Salute Football Game, blending school spirit with a mission to serve veterans. EKU will honor military service members and veterans, featuring a special co-branded EKU and Operation Hat Trick (OHT) apparel display from the EKU Barnes & Noble Bookstore.  “EKU […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) crowned the 2025 Homecoming king and queen, Jamain York and Nola Lewis, on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025. York is a senior from Erlanger, Kentucky, representing EKU’s Co-Ed Cheer Team. Lewis, a junior from Lexington, Kentucky, represents Black Student Union. This year’s candidates who placed in the Homecoming royalty court include: “Congratulations […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is breaking new ground in college affordability with the launch of a new highly competitive scholarship model beginning in Fall 2026, which provides financial support valued between $1,000 and $9,000 for every in-state, on-campus, full-time freshman. Through increased merit awards and the introduction of the Promise Award, EKU becomes the only […]

With federal changes to financial aid programs as part of Title IV of the Higher Education Act, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced adjustments to its EKU BookSmart textbook program for Fall 2026, ensuring maximum financial aid benefits for students. Since Fall 2021, EKU has provided free textbooks to students through the BookSmart program in partnership […]

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) hosted a Healthcare Forum on Oct. 15 at the Kentucky State Capitol to discuss EKU’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine and how it can help address Kentucky’s physician shortage. According to the Kentucky Physician Report from the Center of Excellence in Rural Health, 94% of the state’s counties are experiencing a […]

Dyslexia refers to a language-based learning disability, affecting as much as 15-20% of the population, according to the International Dyslexia Association. October as Dyslexia Awareness Month brings to light resources and learning support while celebrating dyslexia excellence. Motivated by her passion for helping children to learn—and inspired by her daughter who has dyslexia—Dr. Kellie Ellis, […]

In recognition of National Transfer Student Week, Oct. 20–24, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) highlights students who have found their home at EKU after transferring. For Fall 2025, EKU welcomed approximately 1,200 transfer students. Amber Dennis and daughter Kaili Dennis transferred to EKU together to continue their academic journeys. Amber, a social work major, and Kaili, […]

With Homecoming right around the corner, there’s no better time to discover Richmond — the place Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) proudly calls home. Whether you’re an alum returning to campus, a parent visiting for the weekend, a student looking to explore beyond your usual routes or a future Colonel, you’ll find the perfect mix of […]