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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. EKU was noted for providing excellent instruction and real-world experiences, as well as placing students...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 break free from the mundane routines caused by COVID-19. This growing demand is a great...Read More

The black and white of it, so to speak, is that institutional racism directly creates a disproportionately Black service population. Wage disparity, poverty, single parent households, incarceration, teen pregnancy, doubled infant mortality, and lack of equity in property plague Black communities at alarming rates compared to their white counterparts, (Moore, 2021, para. 2). This means that the social worker, jacks-of-all-trades, absolutely must assume the importance and intersectionality of race in...Read More

Basic to intermediate knowledge of graphic design principles and tools is a must-have in every ID’s toolbox. In addition to being educational, ID work has to be visually pleasing and match the customer’s branding, color schemes, and existing design choices. Sometimes IDs work with graphic designers, and other times, they are on their own. Therefore, developing competency at creating visual images, interfaces, and instructional messages are essential skill sets.Read More

Sarah Kelly graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. Sarah is currently a student services program coordinator for the University of Louisville. She completed her bachelor’s degree online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Eastern Kentucky University Online degree programs have once again been ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. This year, EKU’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology ranked in the top 20 for Best Undergraduate Psychology Programs.Read More

How many of us wished we knew what the nursing world would be like after licensure? Nursing school instilled in me the passion for being a nurse and I could not wait to start practicing. But I still needed guidance as I adjusted to the world of healthcare. Here are 4 tips that I learned in my first year as a nurse to help make the transition easier.Read More

The healthcare industry continues to evolve and so does nursing practice. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, demand for advanced practice nurses is projected to grow 26 percent by 2028. Earning your master’s degree as a nurse not only opens up more career opportunities, but also increases your earning potential. According to PayScale, nurses holding a master’s degree earn an average of $94,000 annually.Read More