EKU instructor and long-time teacher, Richard Day believes in relationship building and taking an active part in his student’s educational experience. He goes above and beyond to ensure his online students have opportunities to interact and engage with both himself and the material. Day’s personal attention and dedication to helping students prepare to make their...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

There a many different nonprofit and social services agencies that are looking for smart and competent employees. I feel that the skills and knowledge you gain through Communication Studies positions you well to make a different in this world. Find one of these agencies that is making an impact in an area that you are...Read More

Olivia Gillis graduated with a bachelor’s degree in child and family studies from Eastern Kentucky University. She works as a Youth Service Coordinator for Scott County Schools. She completed her degree online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Kathryn Upton graduated with a bachelor’s degree in general studies from Eastern Kentucky University. She works as an Executive Care Coordinator for Wild Health. She completed her bachelor’s degree online and recently returned to EKU Online to complete her Master of Business Administration (MBA). She shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Applied behavior analysis (ABA), in its broadest and most pure sense, is using B. F. Skinner's discoveries and principles of behavior to understand behavior at a very deep level. If you've ever wondered, “why'd he do that?” An applied behavior analyst has your answer to that question, as well as any human behavior question. This...Read More

The online master of public health (MPH) degree from Eastern Kentucky University is a one-of-a-kind program because it will open doors to a variety of career paths in the public health field. The master of public health program curriculum is tailored to meet the needs of individuals working in or planning to work in a...Read More

David Ralston completed his bachelor’s degree in fire protection & safety engineering technology from Eastern Kentucky University. He works as a Director of Operations for Setty & Associates, a multi-disciplinary design engineering firm. He completed his program 100% online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

Eight months after first appearing in November of 2022, ChatGPT and similar generative AI tools show no sign of slowing down. Quite the opposite, armies of professionals in their respective disciplines are finding ways to use this exciting new technology. Instructional design is no different, and many new methods to utilize AI have emerged over...Read More

Matt Agee recently graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He is currently the owner of a lawncare company and fulfilled a lifelong dream of earning a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He completed his degree online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More