Oct 12 Politics Students, Faculty Express Concerns As EKU Prepares For Trump Visit President Donald Trump is scheduled to headline a political rally Saturday night in Eastern Kentucky University’s Alumni Coliseum in Richmond. By Mary Meehan, WEKU and Stu Johnson Kentucky Public Radio Oct 12 Politics Students, Faculty Express Concerns As EKU Prepares For Trump Visit Mary Meehan, WEKU and Stu Johnson Kentucky Public Radio
Feb 28 Local News EKU President Whitlock Not Taking Sides on UPIKE Eastern Kentucky University President Doug Whitlock is staying neutral on the proposal to bring the University of Pikeville into the state college system. EKU is one of two universities expected to lose students if UPIKE becomes public. The other is Morehead State University, which is actively campaigning against the move. Whitlock was scheduled to testify […] By Kenny Colston Feb 28 Local News EKU President Whitlock Not Taking Sides on UPIKE Kenny Colston
Sep 19 Environment Study Finds Effects of Martin County Slurry Spill Still Felt After a dam failed in Martin County in 2000 and released more than 3 million gallons of coal waste into area creeks, university sociologists began studying how the disaster affected local residents. The survey’s results found they were more distrustful of the local, state and federal governments than those living in surrounding counties. Now, the […] By Erica Peterson Sep 19 Environment Study Finds Effects of Martin County Slurry Spill Still Felt Erica Peterson
Sep 7 Local News Study Shows Improvements in Kentucky’s Higher Education by Stu Johnson, Kentucky Public Radio A new study shows that Kentucky’s higher education reforms have been among the most successful in the nation, but state officials say there’s still significant work to do. The National Center for Higher Education Management Systems conducted the study. It looked at progress made since Kentucky enacted the Higher […] By WFPL News Sep 7 Local News Study Shows Improvements in Kentucky’s Higher Education WFPL News
Jul 5 Local News EKU Gaining Support to Host Presidential Debate Several federal and state elected officials have joined together to support Eastern Kentucky University’s bid to host a debate during next year’s presidential campaign. A package sent by university officials to the Commission on Presidential Debates includes strong letters of support from Democratic and Republican leaders, namely U.S. Sen. Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, U.S. Sen. […] By WFPL News Jul 5 Local News EKU Gaining Support to Host Presidential Debate WFPL News
May 26 Local News Members of Commission on Presidential Debates Visit Centre, EKU Eastern Kentucky University and Centre College in Kentucky have both been visited by members of the Commission on Presidential Debates. The two institutions both applied to host debates in next year’s presidential race. Officials with the schools confirmed today that members of the commission visited both campuses to tour potential venues. At EKU, the venue […] By Gabe Bullard May 26 Local News Members of Commission on Presidential Debates Visit Centre, EKU Gabe Bullard
Jan 28 Local News University Presidents: Explore New Revenue Sources From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh The presidents of three public universities in Kentucky are urging lawmakers in Frankfort to spare their institutions any further budget cuts. With the state facing a projected budget shortfall exceeding $1 billion over the next biennium, university presidents say the state needs a new source of revenue. They’re […] By Rick Howlett Jan 28 Local News University Presidents: Explore New Revenue Sources Rick Howlett
Jan 25 Arts and Culture Artists Suffer Under Recession; Researchers Look at Economic Impact Listen NowThe recession has cost many Americans their job — including artists. Even those who are self-employed have taken a hit. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer talks to several Kentucky artists feeling the recession and looks at how researchers are trying to find new ways of gauging how their wellbeing impacts the overall economy. “There’s some stuff […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jan 25 Arts and Culture Artists Suffer Under Recession; Researchers Look at Economic Impact Elizabeth Kramer