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See Yourself as an EKU Colonel Get a feel for life as a colonel with a campus visit! EKU sits on one of the most beautiful campuses in the Commonwealth. From our LEED gold certified science building to our pedestrian-friendly campus layout, every aspect of EKU is designed with our students in mind. We’re excited […]
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EKU's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
EKU's Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
Innovating for the Commonwealth: Exploring the Potential for a College of Osteopathic Medicine Eastern Kentucky University is pursuing the establishment of a proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. A feasibility study has indicated the need for an additional medical school in Kentucky and EKU’s strong position to offer a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree. As […]
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EKU Stories: EKU Researcher Leads Global Bee Conservation Efforts
EKU Stories: EKU Researcher Leads Global Bee Conservation Efforts
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 […]
EKU Stories: Stories of Strength and Triumph Shine at EKU’s Fall 2025 Commencement
EKU Stories: 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 […]
EKU Stories: Protecting the Skies Through Drone Detection Research at EKU
EKU Stories: Protecting the Skies Through Drone Detection Research at EKU
As drone usage among professionals and hobbyists becomes more common, concerns about flights in restricted airspace continue to grow. When a drone unexpectedly appears near a sporting event, parade or any large crowd, it can cause safety risks, delays or even evacuations. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) estimates 822,039 drones registered as of July 2025. […]
EKU Stories: Chief Justice Debra Lambert Breaks Barriers as First-Gen Graduate
EKU Stories: Chief Justice Debra Lambert Breaks Barriers as First-Gen 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 […]
EKU Stories: Three-Time Colonel Graduate Found Purpose and a Home at EKU
EKU Stories: Three-Time Colonel Graduate Found Purpose and a Home at EKU
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 […]
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