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Across the United States, communities are facing a shortage of primary care providers. That’s due, in part, to the changing healthcare needs of the Baby Boomer generation. In fact, the number of Americans over the age of 65 is expected to double by 2060.Read More

The Melians were stuck between the two warring regional powers of Greece: Athens and Sparta. When Athens came to conquer the neutral island of Melos, the Athenians justified the attack saying, “…the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what they must.” The Athenians did what they could by slaughtering all the men of the island and taking the women and children as slaves. This was the world...Read More

Eastern Kentucky University is home to one of the best online doctor of nursing practice programs according to Nursing School Hub. The EKU Online program ranked No. 20 on the organization’s list of the top DNP degrees.Read More

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing and controlling threats to an organization's capital and earnings. Although it may sound hazardous, risk is necessary for any business to grow and develop. Effectively managed, risk can help companies thrive, while poorly managed risks can cause serious problems.Read More

After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in communication, Lacy applied to the University of Kentucky Law School, one of the most selective law schools in the country according to the Princeton Review. “I still have my letter of acceptance hanging on my wall,” she said proudly. “I attribute my success to the EKU Communication Studies major and the faculty in the EKU Communication Department,” said EKU graduate Lacy Griffith Andrews....Read More

Eastern Kentucky University is one of the best colleges offering online bachelor’s degrees in nursing according to rankings released by SR Education Group. Among fully online, regionally accredited programs, the EKU Online RN to BSN degree was named among the Top 25 programs in the United States.Read More

EKU’s online degree programs covering early childhood development are among the best for affordability and return on investment according to SR Education Group. Eastern Kentucky University's bachelor's in child and family studies - child development was named in the Top 10 on two of the organization’s lists for Best Online Colleges. EKU was also named among the Top 20 Most Affordable Online Colleges.Read More

EKU is among the top universities for criminal justice graduate programs online according to Affordable Colleges Online. Eastern Kentucky University’s online master’s degree in justice, policy and leadership made the list based on student-centered criteria, including graduation rates, tuition and the percentage of students receiving financial aid.Read More