Dr. Lisa Hiestand was recently recognized as Eastern Kentucky University’s post-professional occupational therapy doctoral distinguished alumni. The distinguished alumni award recognizes a post-professional occupational therapy doctoral graduate that has demonstrated outstanding best practice and leadership to advance the profession. It also acknowledges exemplary clinical leadership demonstrated by applying evidence to their practice. Nominees must meet...Read More

When I was a new high school English teacher, I struggled to know how to support my students’ learning. It seemed like no matter how well I planned, differentiated instruction, or scaffolded lessons many students were not meeting the learning goals I created. I was frustrated because I did not possess the knowledge or skills...Read More

EKU instructor, Eun Mi Kim believes in making connections and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure her online students have opportunities to interact and engage with her. Kim’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes her...Read More

Tiffany Feimer is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s online master of science in instructional design and learning technology program. She works as a Communications Content Specialist for EKU’s Training Resource Center. She recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

EKU instructor, Mary Sciaraffa, believes in making connections and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure her online students have opportunities to interact and engage with her. Sciaraffa’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes her a...Read More

EKU instructor, Caroline Reid believes in relationship building and taking an active part in her student’s educational experience. She goes above and beyond to ensure her online students have opportunities to interact and engage with her. Reid’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their mark in the field makes her a...Read More

Sport management continues to be one of the fastest growing majors in the country, with options available in sport administration, management and business. Regardless of what the program is named, there is consensus that this is a great time to enter the field. Just as there is variety in the actual degree name, sport management...Read More

Although the travel industry took a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, industry experts agree that travel and tourism will return and may exceed pre-pandemic levels. Travel behavior is expected to come back to normal but with some changes.Read More

Although what qualifies as a “best job” is subjective, U.S. News & World Report used universally desired criteria to determine their rankings. Only jobs with the largest number and percentage of projected openings were included. Other criteria included median salary, job growth and low unemployment percentage.Read More

Eastern Kentucky University’s 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 Master of Science in Nursing program was ranked #10 in the nation for Best Graduate Nursing programs for Veterans.Read More