Kaisee Riddell graduated from EKU in 2019 with dual degrees in communication studies and political science. She went on to get her Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Indiana University in 2021 and now works as a Management and Program Analyst at the United States Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG).Read More

Kaylyn Renee Stewart is a student at Eastern Kentucky University pursuing her bachelor’s of business administration in accounting. She currently works as an assistant project manager at Millard College and is excited to achieve her goals through EKU’s online programs. She recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Casie McGuire is pursuing a Master of Arts in Education in special education from Eastern Kentucky University online. Casie is an elementary teacher working with students who have moderate and severe disabilities. She recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Majoring in communication studies gives students the skills needed to pursue a career in various fields. With so many opportunities to choose from, providing examples of career options to students is important in helping students find communication careers they’re passionate about. One communication field communication studies students can pursue is hospitality and tourism.Read More

Whitney Cox graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s of elementary education and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Education in middle grades science from EKU online. Whitney is a first-grade teacher at Corbin primary school. She recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

The social work profession is one of compassion, understanding, empathy, and communication. Social workers across the globe carry these traits, as well as a passion for improving the quality of life for many underserved individuals in countless communities. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) outlines several core values in the Code of Ethics, but...Read More

This article series is designed to raise awareness about the prevalence of persons with mental illness (PMIs) in the criminal justice system and the challenges it creates for organizations, working professionals, and the PMIs themselves. National statistics suggest that: • 20% of police calls for service involve mental health or substance abuse crises. • 28%...Read More

If you enjoy influencing, advocating, or informing others, a communication studies degree may be right for you. Communication studies majors learn how to assess the needs and preferences of their audience and formulate a plan for conveying a message. Students who major in communication studies learn how to plan, organize, and execute projects, programs, and...Read More

I'm Shirley O'Brien and I am the coordinator of our post-professional online doctoral program, and I am so excited to have quite a breath of really qualified post-professional students here. What advice would you give to any future students who are looking at the program? What do they need to know? What do they need...Read More

If you enjoy influencing, advocating, or informing others, a communication studies degree may be right for you. Communication studies majors learn how to assess the needs and preferences of their audience and formulate a plan for conveying a message. Students who major in communication studies learn how to plan, organize, and execute projects, programs, and...Read More