Open AI, the company behind ChatGPT, announced Generative Pre-trained Transformers (GPTs) on November 6, 2023, promising that users can create custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and any combination of skills. This would allow for the creation of customized learning solutions such as Tutor Bots. Tutor Bots, powered by advanced generative AI...Read More

Catherine Gardner graduated with a doctor of occupational therapy from Eastern Kentucky University. She works as a clinical director for Occupational Therapy Consultants, Inc. She completed her degree online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Tina Cornelius is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s Master of Arts in Education – School Media Librarian program.Read More

One area that needs the attention of social workers, is the treatment of interracial couples. Today one-in-six newlyweds are married to someone of a different race or ethnicity (Livingston, et al. 2017). And although attitudes have been slowly shifting over the last few decades in regard to the acceptance of interracial couples, there is still...Read More

Jessica Wagner graduated with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Eastern Kentucky University. She works as a staff accountant for Elite Dental Partners. She completed her degree online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

The emergence of generative text and image AI tools like ChapGPT, Bard, Midjourney, and DALL-E have brought about a new realm of possibilities. Professionals in the field of learning design, including instructional designers, are actively using, or planning to use these tools to help with productivity and idea generation.Read More

If so, study abroad is perfect for you! Anyone who is a full-time student, at least 18 years of age, and has completed a semester of college in good academic standing can study abroad. However, it is important to note that most students will need to acquire a passport to study abroad.  There are many...Read More

Camille Skubik-Peplaski is a champion for learning. She believes in accessibility and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure her online students have just as much opportunity to interact and build a relationship with her as their on-campus counterparts. Skubik-Peplaski’s personal attention and dedication to helping...Read More

Science teachers at all levels are in a position to deliver exciting and engaging learning opportunities for students. This includes anything from building things through engineering challenges, observing plants and animals in their natural habitat, performing laboratory investigations, to participating in a dissection while learning about body systems. Science is everywhere!Read More

Majoring in communication studies, requires students to complete 39 hours of communication studies classes. Communication studies courses prepare students for a variety of career opportunities. Listed below are just some of the career paths possible with a communication studies degree and the courses that teach fundamental aspects of those fields.Read More