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BREAKING: Dan Skirka signs four-year contract extension to remain with Murray State baseball.

Honored to be at EKU and join David T. McFaddin awesome team! Exciting things are happening at EKU! #GoColonels

“I was born for a storm, and a calm does not suit me.” —Andrew Jackson 💪⚡ Embrace challenges, rise above obstacles, and grow stronger in life’s storms. What storm are you ready to conquer this week? ⛈️✨ #MotivationalMonday #AndrewJackson #History

At #EKU, you can experience once-in-a-lifetime internship opportunities, like Rachel Dickey! She spent her summer in Utah with the National Park Service, protecting the iconic landscapes of multiple parks. You can read more about her experience below! 🪵🧗🏻‍♀️ 🔗: eku.edu/news/igniting-…

A recent report shows grads struggling in the job market. At EKU , I see a different story. Colonels graduate with real-world experience—internships, co-ops, and skills that prepare them to thrive in in-demand careers. wkyt.com/2025/09/16/wha…

As Kentucky’s University, we’re proud to retain more graduates in the Commonwealth than any other school—fueling the talent pipeline in Kentucky and beyond!

Excellent EKU State of the University address today at the Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Blessed to be on EKU President team! President McFaddin is both a product of Kentucky and a proud EKU alum and he leads EKU with stability, compassion and a clear vision. #GoColonels

Every year at the State of the University, I get to speak to our local partners and business leaders and share with them all of the good happening at EKU. This year I touched on plenty, from positive enrollment trends to construction updates to upcoming legislative priorities.

It celebrates the arts, honors veterans & reflects a legacy of service & music. Located in front of the EKU Center, it now stands as a lasting symbol of creativity, remembrance and community — a reminder of the power of art to inspire and unite. #EKU 🔗: eku.edu/news/eku-dedic…

From the classroom to the marketplace, our students are turning big ideas into real businesses. From business competitions to competitive minors, the EKU_CoB equips Colonels with the tools needed to bring their visions to life. More below! #EKU 🔗: eku.edu/news/be-your-o…

Are you graduating this Fall? Do you have an exceptional story to tell? Here’s your chance to share it with all of campus! Fall 2025 Commencement speaker applications are open now through Friday, October 17th. You can apply in the link below! 🗣🎓⁠ 🔗: eku.edu/in/guides/how-…

Thanks 🙏 to the Floyd County GOP 🐘 for having me as their speaker tonight at their annual Republican Party banquet in Prestonsburg. Once a Democrat stronghold in the EKY mountains, Floyd County is a few hundred away from flipping red!! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Great EKU Football game tonight! Big win! Appreciate my friends Speaker Pro Temp David Meade, Rep. Adam Moore and others who joined EKU President and I tonight at the game! #GoColonels

Proud of you J.T. Payne!!

Big congrats to my friend Russell Coleman on this award!!

#EKUGrad Jeri Isbell is opening doors for future business leaders with a transformational $500k gift to establish the Isbell Global Scholars Program. This new initiative will give #EKU Business students opportunities to study abroad, preparing them to thrive in a global economy.

We’re thrilled to once again be recognized by Washington Monthly! #EKU landed on two of their lists highlighting the best colleges for affordability. You can find out where we ranked on the lists in the article below! 🏆💸 #SchoolOfOpportunity 🔗: eku.edu/news/eastern-k…

Very proud of my brother EricLKing! Excellent hire here!