Articles from Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky, March 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From teachers in classrooms to nurses in hospitals and clinics, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) educates and trains students to fill critical workforce shortages in Kentucky. EKU statewide employment outcomes are the highest among Kentucky public institutions for certificate, associate, bachelor and doctoral degrees at three years out from degree completion, according to KYSTATS employment data.

RICHMOND, Ky., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million. This move is a game-changer considering that the average undergraduate spends over $1,200 annually on books and materials, a cost that often influences students’ degree choices.

The Overhaul of FAFSA and Its Impact on Students and Universities

Richmond, KY, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In an effort to combat the severe health care provider shortage in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking approval from the Kentucky General Assembly to pursue the establishment of an osteopathic medical program, bringing an affordable, public option for Kentuckians who aspire to become physicians and serve their communities. 

Richmond, KY, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking vendors to complete a feasibility study to analyze if a public College of Osteopathic Medicine is needed in the Commonwealth. As the School of Opportunity, EKU is committed to meeting the rising health care needs in the state by seeking to introduce a new and cost-effective medical education program in Kentucky.