The first time Kaleb Vonderwell interviewed for an Arson Investigator position with the Office of the State Fire Marshal within Indiana’s Department of Homeland Security, he didn’t get the position, but he told the hiring committee, “I’ll be back.” Vonderwell said he wanted to take strides towards improving himself and increasing his knowledge in the...Read More

Dr. Gregg Pitts graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. After serving five years active duty as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army, he returned to EKU to complete his master’s and eventually doctorate in occupational therapy. Pitts is currently the founder and owner of three Commonwealth Hand and Physical...Read More

A large percentage of our student population in Kentucky and across the United States come from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Additionally, students enter our classrooms with varying abilities, disabilities, readiness-levels, and learning profiles that need to be considered when designing lessons. Research shows that race, ethnicity, cultural background, and poverty-level, can significantly influence a...Read More

When I think about the homeless, I imagine cardboard signs in sprawling urban cities. I never thought about homelessness being a problem in my hometown. A place where we take care of our own. Where we say, “Come on in and stay awhile” and “You’re always welcome here.” But along with the opioid epidemic, homelessness...Read More

The topic of first impressions is explored extensively in communication studies courses, such as business and professional speaking or interpersonal communication. Research suggests that impressions of others are formed within the first seven seconds of an interaction. This means that before we utter the first words of a presentation or conversation, we are already being...Read More

Given recent events in eastern Europe, the U.S. in particular needs to evaluate its “pivot to Asia” regional strategy. Originating largely in the Obama administration and continuing through the Trump and Biden administrations, the goals of the strategy are strengthening bilateral security alliances; deepening working relationships with emerging powers, expanding trade and investment; forging a...Read More

Hospitality is a highly competitive, trendy industry. Therefore, adapting to the latest technology is critical so as not to lose the competitive advantage. Hospitality technology is a term used to describe all technology, e-commerce, information technology, etc. used in the hospitality industry. The purpose of this technology is to provide convenience for employees and improve...Read More

It is easy to take for granted the many services we depend on from public agencies and administrators. For many the major snowstorm my region experienced in January 2022, one that left many commuters stranded on interstate highways throughout the state of Kentucky, was a bitter reminder of how these services — or a disruption...Read More

EKU has been recognized among the best in Best’s Review, AM Best’s Monthly Insurance Magazine. The magazine asked carriers, readers and other insurance professionals which RMI programs do the best job of preparing students for careers in the risk management and insurance field. The top programs were recognized for both academic rigor and soft-skills training....Read More

The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the world’s largest and fastest growing employment sectors, contributing 10.4% of the global gross domestic product (GDP). It is expected to grow even more in the coming years to meet the needs of revenge travelers, people who have strong desire to travel more than ever before to...Read More