Dr. Vic Kappeler Selected to Head College of Justice & Safety
Eastern Kentucky University didn’t have to look far to find a dean with the personal reputation to match its internationally renowned College of Justice & Safety. Dr. Vic Kappeler...
View ArticleSite Ranks Model Laboratory High School Third in State
The honors keep coming for Model Laboratory High School. Ann Burns ann.burns@eku.edu 859-622-3766 read more
View ArticleWilder Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from Environmental Group
Dr. Melinda Wilder, director of natural areas at Eastern Kentucky University, recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Kentucky Association for Environmental Education (KAEE).read more
View ArticlePresident's Office, Turners Contribute to Research and Scholarship Fund
Eastern Kentucky University President Michael Benson and Board of Regents Chair Craig Turner have underscored their commitment to twin core missions of the University – teaching and scholarship – with...
View ArticleLeadership Academy Seeks to Interest Males in Teaching Profession
By ERIKA KHAIR Student Writer, EKU Communications and MarketingA group of Kentucky’s future teachers recently spent a week expanding their minds on Eastern Kentucky University’s campus. Dr. Norman...
View ArticlePublic Relations Students Help Advance SOAR Initiative
Two new public relations students from Eastern Kentucky University recently began their summer internships with Shaping Our Appalachian Region, better known as SOAR. Melissa Newman...
View ArticleEKU Exceeds Benchmark Institutions on Several Student Engagement Measures
Eastern Kentucky University exceeds similar benchmark institutions and other comparison groups on several measures related to student engagement. Dr. Tanlee Wasson tanlee.wasson@eku.eduread more
View ArticleRegents Approve Strategic Plan, 2015-16 Budget
The Eastern Kentucky University Board of Regents, meeting in regular session on June 22, approved a new Strategic Plan for the University.read more
View ArticlePresident to Discuss Projects, Partnerships at Town & Gown Forum
Have you driven by or through the Eastern Kentucky University campus lately and wondered about all the changes?Have you heard talk about more changes to come? David McFaddin david.mcfaddin@eku.edu...
View ArticleCARES Funds Five Community-Based Projects throughout Region
Because Eastern Kentucky University CARES:· Students in Perry County will be taught where their food comes from and encouraged to begin a healthy lifestyle at a young age. Justina Keathley...
View ArticleGreeks Will be Part of Discussions about Future On-Campus Housing Arrangements
Eastern Kentucky University fraternities and sororities will be included in discussions about future housing arrangements on the Richmond campus.read more
View ArticleSGA President Scott Motivated by Love for Eastern
By ERIKA KHAIR Student Writer, EKU Communications & MarketingKatie Scott loves Eastern Kentucky University, and that motivates her to leave it better than she found it.read more
View ArticleRecent Grad One of 57 Nationally to Receive Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
By ERIKA KHAIRStudent Writer, EKU Communications & Marketing Eastern Kentucky University graduate Lauren Moore is one of 57 – Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship recipients nationally, that is. Dr. David...
View ArticleBenson: Let's Not Look Back at "What Might Have Been"
“A fulcrum moment.”“A unique opportunity.”“A window of time.”read more
View ArticleMooers Named to East Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board
Ian Mooers, director of the Center for Economic Development, Entrepreneurship and Technology (CEDET) at Eastern Kentucky University, has been appointed to the East Kentucky Workforce Innovation Board...
View ArticleCampus Contingent Cleans along Gateway to Campus
Approximately 20 representatives of Eastern Kentucky University, including President Michael Benson and other top administrators, fanned out along the West Main Street corridor of Richmond Tuesday...
View ArticleEKU Concludes Best Year for Fundraising Since 2001
Eastern Kentucky University recently concluded its best year for fundraising since 2001.Private giving for Fiscal Year 2015 totaled $4,144,457, according to Nick Perlick, vice president for development...
View ArticleRecreation Club Students Take Service Trip to Louisiana
By ERIKA KHAIRStudent Writer, EKU Communications & MarketingEastern Kentucky University Recreation Club students recently spent a week making Louisiana an even more beautiful place. Dr. Michael...
View ArticleProfessor's Art on Exhibit at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Born without a right forearm, Isaac Powell was at first reluctant to reflect his disability in his art. Isaac Powell isaac.powell@eku.eduread more
View ArticleGannoe Named Director of Capital Construction and Project Administration
As a self-confessed “project geek,” Paul Gannoe couldn’t be more excited to be at Eastern Kentucky University.Gannoe was recently named director of capital construction and project administration at...
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