Sustainability has become a major focus in the hospitality and tourism industry in recent years, as consumers are demanding more environmentally friendly and responsibly produced products and services. Companies in the industry are responding by adopting sustainable practices in all areas of their operations, including economic, social, cultural, and environmental.Read More

Historically, the treatment of individuals with a substance use disorder (SUD) was left to a small group of professionals who specialized in addiction. Unfortunately, that meant for someone to be treated they had to recognize in themselves the need for help and seek those professionals out.Read More

On March 2, 2023, the 21st Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol (P@C) event was held at the State Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky. The mission of the P@C is to help increase the awareness and understanding by the Governor and the General Assembly of the important role undergraduate research plays in the education of future professionals. The P@C...Read More

After earning a degree in political science, one of the first questions new graduates ask themselves is what sort of careers are available as a comfortable entry into the field. As a result, one of the largest preconceptions that new graduates have is that political science careers are mostly limited to state and local government...Read More

Instructional or learning design is a creative process that requires a multitude of skills, such as designing learning solutions, training, online courses, evaluation, and multimedia projects.Read More

Emily Powell is completing her bachelor of science in nursing degree online with Eastern Kentucky University. She is an RN at the University of Kentucky hospital. Emily recently shared her thoughts about her experience as an EKU Online student.Read More

We all go to the doctor or hospital at some point in time for health care services. Our healthcare providers collect our personal information, which is used to diagnose, treat, and bill for services rendered. Personal information is considered protected health information (PHI) and is protected under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)....Read More

A paralegal is a paraprofessional that works under the supervision of an attorney performing tasks that have traditionally been done by an attorney. There are a number of tasks attorneys do such as, drafting motions, memos, forms, and various other documents that are used either in litigation or some type of transactional work within the...Read More

A corrections and juvenile justice studies bachelor’s degree prepares graduates for many careers. Of course, there are jobs within the field that do not require a bachelor’s degree, but options are limited. Opportunities for promotion and moving into administrative positions will require a degree.Read More

Conflict in the workplace is something that is unavoidable. It is important that this workplace conflict is handled well, as the outcome can have significant impacts on productivity and morale. Understanding the nature of conflict and the types of conflict management styles that could be at play are valuable skills in any career field. Leaders...Read More