As a fulltime working nurse, Sharon Rey-Barreau needed an accredited program that would work with her schedule. “The online classes gave me the opportunity to pursue an advanced degree while also honoring other commitments,” explained the RN-BSN graduate who lives in Lexington, Kentucky.Read More

The debate over whether NFL players should have to stand for the national anthem has been going on for over a year. It began when Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem, and has led to more players, coaches, and staff following his lead. It has also led to intense debate in America...Read More

immediately thought of Eastern Kentucky University. She earned her initial elementary education credentials at EKU, and she knew the curriculum and instruction faculty could prepare her for the next stage of her career. She enrolled in the EKU Online MAEd program in elementary education.Read More

Due to family and financial circumstances, Jason did not receive formal education after third grade. “Educational neglect is a larger problem for rural Appalachia and other parts of the country than people really understand,” said Jason who grew up in London, Kentucky. Motivated to create his own opportunities, he earned his GED and an associate...Read More

EKU Online’ s 2017 Outstanding Student of the Year Award was presented to Deborah Blanchard, an undergraduate student majoring in Corrections & Juvenile Justice.Read More

Jim Johns chose to earn his bachelor’s degree in a field he is passionate about. Several years ago, he was assisting GED instructors in jails and halfway houses as a favor to a friend. One evening the instructor did not show up, so he agreed to teach.Read More

Dr. Molly J. Bradshaw has an impressive resume. She’s been a school nurse, a nurse manager, a nurse practitioner and a Navy nurse. She is nationally board certified in women’s health and family care. While she’s proud of her accomplishments as a practitioner, she believes her most important role is that of a nurse educator.Read More

According to the U.S. Constitution, the government must conduct a decennial census to count all people living in the United States. The census statistics are then used to compute the congressional representation for each state. For many years, as the population of the U.S. grew at every census, so too did the size of the...Read More

For most of us in the U.S., a large part of who we are is defined by what we do. On average we spend over a third of our day working – often brining work home in the evenings or on weekends. Read More

On May 11, 2018 Danny Copeland graduated from Eastern Kentucky University. He returned to campus for the ceremony and had an opportunity to visit with the friends and mentors who inspired him. An impromptu reunion with Coach Ison allowed him to thank him for those early lessons about teamwork.Read More