As professionals, we continually look for ways to improve our resumes and set ourselves apart from our job competition. If you are in the insurance industry, or interested in joining it, one of the best ways to distinguish yourself from other job candidates is to complete the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU) designation.Read More

EKU’s 100% online sport management degree program was ranked no. 5 among the top 25 best affordable online parks, recreation, and leisure studies programs by Affordable Schools.Read More

E-sports is officially sanctioned competitive video gaming in which professional gamers play popular video games in order to win competitions. Their gaming, done as individuals or in teams, can be displayed for a stadium full of cheering fans or enjoyed from your own couch through streaming platforms such as YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer. Originally coming...Read More

According to the American Society on Aging, social workers are reporting elder self-neglect among individuals age 65 and older as a significant and growing problem. The Elder Justice Act (2010) defines elder self-neglect as the "inability, due to physical or mental impairment or diminished capacity, to perform essential self-care."  Unfortunately, social workers indicate elder self-neglect...Read More

Eastern Kentucky University’s bachelor’s degree program in homeland security takes a distinctive approach to preparing students for careers in law enforcement, disaster management, private sector security operations and/or intelligence studies.Read More

Ten EKU Online students just became doctors of occupational therapy. Originating from Florida, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina and West Virginia, they traveled to EKU to walk across the stage and celebrate with us.Read More

The EKU Online Family Nurse Practitioner program was honored with a Catalyst Award for Teaching and Learning from Blackboard Inc., a leading technology company for education and student engagement. The award recognizes courses and programs that demonstrate innovative use of online learning platforms to enhance flexibility and positively impact the educational experience.Read More

“How do I become a teacher?” It’s a question many people ask when they are looking for a rewarding career. It starts with finding a respected degree program that fits your life.Read More

Nearly a decade after she dropped out of high school, Kelli Jo was washing the breakfast dishes and watching three small children play when Reba McEntire’s “Is There Life Out There?” played on the radio. In that moment, her life changed.Read More

Violent encounters between police and American citizens have received renewed interest lately. The majority of this interest stem from racial considerations, which involve white police officers and African American citizens. Moreover, some of these encounters resulted in lethal outcomes that, in too many instances belies explanation or reason.Read More