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Eastern Kentucky University's Alumni Coliseum undergoing major interior renovation

One of the first buildings visitors to Eastern Kentucky University see coming off Interstate 75 down the By-Pass is Alumni Coliseum. It’s been like that for well over a half-century. And it will remain so on the outside, but the inside is undergoing major change.

WEKU · May 2, 2024

EKU to start accepting SNAP benefits on campus

Food insecurity is a concern on college campuses. At Eastern Kentucky University, One in four students are at risk.

WEKU · Apr 26, 2024

Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Richmond gets $3.5 million in federal funding

Eastern Kentucky University just received millions in federal funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding process.

WEKU · Apr 24, 2024

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Today's Interview: EKU President on Aviation funding, no Osteopathic program, and FAFSA delay

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

FAFSA problems causing headaches for Kentucky students, administrators

Problems with the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid program – known as FAFSA – are slowing the college enrollment process for high school seniors and college administrators.

WEKU · Apr 1, 2024

Smashing the Stigma: A look at eating disorders on college campuses

Feature story about eating disorders on college campuses.

WEKU · Apr 1, 2024

Dirty South Pottery: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business

Sam Dick visited a Winchester Couple who took a hobby and built it into a thriving art business.

WEKU · Mar 29, 2024

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NIL opportunities for Kentucky schools, athletes welcomed, but hardly a level playing field

N-I-L is an abbreviation that college athletes, fans and administrators are becoming increasingly familiar with – even as the rules are in a state of evolution.

WEKU · Mar 28, 2024

Major renovation work at EKU's Alumni Coliseum underway

Eastern Kentucky University’s Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum is now in full-fledged renovation mode. The home to basketball and volleyball athletics and many other activities is closed.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2024

EKU President on SE KY University proposal, legislative update, and Baptist Health Arena constructio

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Mar 19, 2024

Kentucky Senate supports call for study on universities' postbaccalaureate offerings

State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2024

A look behind the music: 3 EKU conductors explain the craft

Three EKU conductors explain what's behind the position that guides musicians or singers as they bring a piece of music to life.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

EKU continuing its case in Frankfort to launch an osteopathic medicine doctoral program

Eastern Kentucky University has made its pitch for Senate support for the Richmond school to pursue establishing an osteopathy program.

WEKU · Feb 26, 2024

EKU President on a new doctoral program, aviation legislation, and proposed DEI law update

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

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WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

House bill would grant EKU the right to offer postgraduate osteopathic medicine degrees

House Bill 407 is meant to address a shortage of primary care physicians across the Commonwealth. The curriculum would involve two years in the classroom and two years of clinical rotations in the field.

WEKU · Feb 13, 2024

EKU aviation director sees aerospace-aviation legislation as a big boost for the industry

The director of Eastern Kentucky University’s Center for Aviation says flight-related legislation in Frankfort is long overdue, but it could have a phenomenal impact on the Commonwealth.

WEKU · Jan 23, 2024

Today's Interview: EKU President on state funding, legislative DEI scrutiny and the future of an edu

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Dec 20, 2023

EKU professor part of team researching how breaking gender roles can lead to more effective apologi

An Eastern Kentucky University professor is part of a team that published a study on how breaking gender roles could play a part in an apology’s effectiveness.

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WEKU · Nov 14, 2023

EKU President on a new Veterans Memorial, extended AD contract and tight student housing

Mike Savage talks to EKU President David McFaddin as part of our monthly conversation with the University

WEKU · Nov 6, 2023

EKU government professor discusses public political polling

Pre-election public polling is a part of the lead-up to many elections. There are more than a few issues to consider with such quizzing of potential voters.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

EKU listed among the 2024 Best Colleges; university president says it's important to recruit locally

The school ranked in four different categories, including nursing and top public schools.

WEKU · Oct 1, 2023

After fatal western Kentucky plane crash, EKU chief flight instructor discusses safety issues

A flight instructor and student were killed when their small, single-engine plane crashed between Bowling Green and Owensboro last week. Investigators say a severe thunderstorm was in the area at the time. Sean Howard is the chief flight instructor at Eastern Kentucky University’s Aviation program. He said there are some…

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

Coach Roy Kidd: The Legacy

Legacy comes in many forms and means different things to different people. It can be an overused term, but most would say it’s appropriate when talking about former Eastern Kentucky University Football Coach Roy Kidd. The 91-year-old coach, family man, mentor, and EKU ambassador died this week and the tributes…

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

Legendary Former EKU Football Coach Roy Kidd Has Died

The man who took Eastern Kentucky University’s football program to the top level and made a significant impact on young men in college and well beyond their playing days has died. Roy Kidd was head coach at EKU from 1964 to 2002 and amassed 314 wins including two national championships…

WEKU · Aug 18, 2023

Eastern Kentucky University residence halls at capacity during week one

A growing enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University also means housing students is a priority. EKU President David McFaddin said all beds in residence halls are filled, adding that everyone who wanted a room assignment got one

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