Student Stories

Taylor Newton is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s Master of Arts in Education - School Librarian program. Taylor is a high school science teacher for the Madison County School District in Kentucky. She is completing her Master of Arts in Education online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Cody Kiser is a student at Eastern Kentucky University pursuing his bachelor’s of business administration in accounting. He’s a stay-at-home dad who is excited to be achieving his goals through EKU’s online programs. He recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.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

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

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

Aaron Boycan graduated with a master’s degree in public administration from Eastern Kentucky University. He works as an Investigations and Support Services Captain for the City of Berea in Kentucky. He completed his degree online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

Carolyn Hanohano completed her psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) post-master’s certificate from Eastern Kentucky University. She works as a Senior Registered Nurse, Mental Health Acute Care for the county of Ventura. She completed her program 100% online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Matthew Murphy completed his associate of science in paramedicine from Eastern Kentucky University. He works as a Flight Paramedic for JeffSTAT, the medical transportation service owned and operated by Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia. He completed his program 100% online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More