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Local students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Several local students earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2025 semester. Five students achieved the dean’s list by earning a grade-point average of at least 3.75. Three of those students also received the president’s award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic honor, by attaining a 4.0 grade-point average. Dean’s list
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Warfield student earns psychology degree
RICHMOND — A Martin County student was among those graduating from Eastern Kentucky University during Fall 2025 commencement ceremonies held in December at the EKU Center for the Arts. Taylor LeighAnn Albright of Warfield earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology. “With resilience, critical thinking and compassion you’ve gained at EKU, you are ready to
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Martin County students earn academic honors at EKU
RICHMOND — Two students from Martin County have earned academic honors at Eastern Kentucky University for the Fall 2024 semester. Abbie Grace Clark, a finance major from Inez, received the president’s Award, the university’s highest undergraduate academic distinction. This honor is reserved for students who achieve a perfect 4.0 GPA for the semester. Taylor LeighAnn
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Clark earns BBA at Eastern Kentucky University
RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University celebrated its Fall 2024 graduates during commencement ceremonies held Dec. 5 and 6 at the EKU Center for the Arts. Among the graduates was Abbie Grace Clark of Inez, who earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance.
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U.S. Veterans Magazine names EKU as a Top Veteran-Friendly School
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) was recognized as a Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This comes in addition to EKU’s top two ranking for Military FriendlyⓇ Schools and No. 1 ranking in Kentucky for “Best for Vets” by Military Times. “EKU would not be the institution it is today without our
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Preparing for takeoff: EKU’s professional flight program
RICHMOND — At Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), the professional flight program is training the next generation of pilots with a highly immersive approach to aviation education. The only program of its kind in Kentucky, EKU Aviation allows students to get hands-on experience in a real-world learning environment. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a
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Roping in rescues, serving Eastern Kentucky
BY MASON SMITH EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, Ky. — Hikers in Red River Gorge might not realize that one wrong step could plunge them off a 200-foot cliff hidden by the undergrowth. When accidents like that happen, John May, ‘92, and his Wolfe County Search and Rescue Team quickly respond to assist injured hikers, stranded
