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Kentuckians seeking an education in healthcare are often forced to study far from home because of limited options. This leads to a loss of valuable medical talent in the Commonwealth.

Fall ‘25 Dean’s List, Dean’s Award and President’s Award honors are here! Our Colonels really locked in last semester. You can find a complete list of all recipients in the link below. Names are sorted alphabetically by last name! 🏅📚 🔗: linktr.ee/easternkentuck…

#EKU & Humana are partnering to support nursing students & strengthen Kentucky’s healthcare workforce. Thanks to a $125k gift creating the Humana Scholars Program, students will receive scholarships & support to overcome real-life barriers.

Below, you can read more about the inaugural recipients and hear how this partnership is helping prepare the next generation of nurses where they’re needed most! 🔗: eku.edu/news/humana-to…

From standout #EKU athlete to international best-selling author, Dr. Maisha L. Jack has built a life rooted in resilience & service. The recipient of our Professional Achievement Award, she uplifts children, families & communities along the way. 🏀🧑‍🎓 🔗: eku.edu/news/dr-maisha…

EKU Test: This is a test of the EKU Emergency Notification System. Check your EKU Email and learn about our Public Safety App. Look for EKU S.A.F.E. (the Safety Application for EKU), provided by AppArmor/Rave, in the App and Google Play stores. eku.edu/in/guides/s-a-…

Kentuckians deserve access to high-quality healthcare close to home, but that need isn't being met. Our proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine would create more pathways for doctors by training them here in KY. Learn more about this initiative at go.eku.edu/do 🩻🩼

Kentucky deserves better access to care and #EKU is stepping up, working hard to create the state’s first public College of Osteopathic Medicine. 🔗: eku.edu/news/building-…

We proposed this program to address critical rural healthcare shortages, so we’re thrilled to have the support of our state lawmakers and CPE. Learn more about how we're working to transform the health of KY, one student and one community at a time at go.eku.edu/do 🧑‍⚕️🩺

We got some big news today for the future of healthcare in Kentucky! #EKU is one step closer to launching our proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine after clearing the initial budgetary review from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.

Healthcare treatments could very well be hiding in your kitchen! Dr. Smita Joshi and her students at #EKU are studying how natural compounds like ginger and garlic may help prevent dangerous blood clots. Read more about their findings below! 🫚🔬 🔗: eku.edu/news/eku-resea…

By building on our strong portfolio of health-related degrees, the establishment of our proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will make #EKU a hub for health innovation. The physicians we train will change the face of healthcare in KY. Learn more at go.eku.edu/do 🧑‍⚕️

At #EKU, our commitment to being the School of Opportunity drives everything we do. Across Kentucky there are healthcare shortages that are negatively impacting communities. The solution is our Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. Learn more at go.eku.edu/do 🥼💊

#EKUGrad Matt Evans has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. It’s that spirit that resulted in him receiving the Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award! You can read more about his passion and leadership in the link below! 💼💪 #EKU #EternalColonel 🔗: eku.edu/news/matt-evan…

🚨 Attention Spring ‘26 Grads! 🚨 Don’t forget that #EKU Grad Fest is coming up next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17th & 18th. If you’ll be graduating this Spring, be sure to drop by to pick up regalia and other information. 🎓🎉 go.eku.edu/Graduation #EKUGrad

Kentucky needs more physicians in every county. At #EKU, we're proud of our history of exceptional healthcare education. Our Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine is the next step in our decades-long commitment to improving healthcare in rural KY. 🩺 | go.eku.edu/do

#EKUGrad Ron House has spent 50+ years making an impact. A member of Roy Kidd’s first football team, his #EKU journey began with leadership & dedication, and it never stopped. Below, read about his legacy and his Hall of Distinguished Alumni Award 🏈👏 🔗: eku.edu/news/ron-house…

Healthcare challenges continue to impact communities across KY. The filing of SJR 116 highlights the need to strengthen healthcare. Thank you to Robert Stivers for filing it! #EKU’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will help meet healthcare needs | go.eku.edu/do

For 50 years now, #EKU’s OT program has been changing lives. Ranked among the nation’s top programs, we’re proud to be leaders in people-first healthcare education. Below, read about the program and hear from a successful alum 🩼❤️‍🩹 #EKUPrograms 🔗: eku.edu/news/eku-occup…

Introducing Essential Education at #EKU, a streamlined, flexible general education curriculum, Coming Fall '26! With fewer required credits, students can graduate faster without sacrificing quality. Learn more about this new approach below! #GoBigE 🔗: eku.edu/news/eku-intro…