Student Stories

Robert Delgadillos graduated with a master’s degree in nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. He works as a nurse practitioner specializing in infectious disease for San Antonio Infectious Disease Consultants. He completed his degree online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More

Eastern Kentucky University’s homeland security program recently hosted its 9th annual undergraduate research showcase. During the showcase, the program hosted guest speakers and students shared their original research projects.Read More

Kelsey Halcomb is a student in Eastern Kentucky University’s online master of social work (MSW) program. Sarah works for the Bluegrass Community Action Partnership as a Senior Companion Program Director and Senior Center Director. She is completing her MSW online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Kaisee Riddell graduated from EKU in 2019 with dual degrees in communication studies and political science. She went on to get her Master of Public Affairs (MPA) from Indiana University in 2021 and now works as a Management and Program Analyst at the United States Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG).Read More

On March 2, 2023, the 21st Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol (P@C) event was held at the State Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky. The mission of the P@C is to help increase the awareness and understanding by the Governor and the General Assembly of the important role undergraduate research plays in the education of future professionals. The P@C...Read More

Emily Powell is completing her bachelor of science in nursing degree online with Eastern Kentucky University. She is an RN at the University of Kentucky hospital. Emily recently shared her thoughts about her experience as an EKU Online student.Read More

Eric Foster graduated from Eastern Kentucky University in 2018 with his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner specialization. Foster said he was motivated to get his MSN degree because he wanted to maximize his capabilities and take his career to its full potential. He chose EKU because he...Read More

Jessie Bricker graduated from Eastern Kentucky University’s post-professional occupational therapy doctoral program. She works as the Academic Fieldwork and Capstone Coordinator for Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine Program in OT. She completed her OTD online and recently shared her thoughts about her EKU Online experience.Read More

Benjamin Schultz graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in fire, arson and explosion investigation. He works for the City of Stevens Point, Wisconsin as a motor pump operator. He completed his bachelor’s degree online and recently shared his thoughts about his EKU Online experience.Read More