Eastern Kentucky University

06/03/2026

Track & Field/XC cleaned UP last week at regionals. Five Colonels are headed to Eugene, OR for Nationals later this month. Let’s show ‘em how it’s done. 🙂‍↕️🏃‍➡️

06/01/2026

Not too long ago, Dr. Alexandra Szarabajko, and current assistant professor at Columbia College, received the Young Alumni Award for her achievements in education and mentorship. She made going from student-athlete to award-winning educator look easy. 👏

A first-generation scholar who earned three degrees in her third language, her career path proves that hard work and resilience can make anything possible. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor! 🏆🎉

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/alexandra-szarabajko-honored-with-ekus-young-alumni-award/

05/30/2026

They may not see his face, but millions will soon hear his skills! Meet Silas Feeback, a junior music education major who recently spent three days in Nashville recording for the new EA SPORTS College Football ’27 video game soundtrack! Safe to say that his time on the pep band got him ready for the big leagues. Read more about his experience below! 🎺🕹

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/eku-pep-band-goes-national-with-music-student-recording-for-video-game/

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Since y’all liked it so much the first time… best of the grad caps, part ✌️

05/26/2026

“EKU opened doors I never imagined possible.” - Jeffery Humble.

Now, Jeffery is paying that sentiment forward through the Jeffery Humble Endowed Scholarship, which ensures that students from Appalachia and rural Kentucky have greater access to opportunities that might otherwise feel out of reach. You can learn more about his generosity below! 🏔💰

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/philanthropy-for-every-season-of-life-jeffery-humbles-story/

05/25/2026

Wishing a very happy and safe Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🦅

05/24/2026

Thanks to a one-of-a-kind trip across Europe, English majors had quite the elevated educational experience. Between studying literature in Dublin and creative writing in Prague, these 17 lucky Colonels made memories they won’t soon forget. You can hear directly from one of the participants in the article linked below! ✈️📚

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/eku-students-experience-learning-across-the-globe/

05/23/2026

Jeri Isbell has transformed a global corporate career into a legacy of philanthropy that is transforming opportunities for future Colonels. Honored as EKU’s 2025 Philanthropist of the Year, Jeri is a reminder that true success is measured not only by what we achieve, but by how we help others along the way.

Now, through the Isbell Global Scholars Program at , she’s creating life-changing opportunities for future students. Read more below! 💼🌍

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/a-life-of-tenacity-and-giving-jeri-isbell-named-ekus-2025-philanthropist-of-the-year/

05/22/2026

everywhere all at once ✈️🌎