Benson unanimously selected as Eastern’s 12th president
Michael T. Benson was named as Eastern’s 12th president Friday at a special meeting of the EKU Board of Regents, where the board voted unanimously in his favor. Benson was one of three finalists nominated by the presidential search and screening committee. Current president Doug Whitlock is slated to retire on July 1, and Benson is scheduled to begin his tenure as president on Aug. 1.
An Eastern alumna returned to campus as a part of First Amendment Week to explain the First Amendment’s role on Appalachia and diversity.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell took a break from budgets and challenger speculation to give a talk on one of Kentucky’s most influential lawmakers at Eastern.
Continue reading …The Kentucky General Assembly overturned Gov. Steve Beshear’s veto of House Bill 279 Tuesday night with little resistance.
Continue reading …A controversial new bill focused on religious freedom passed from the Kentucky State House of Representatives on March 7 and to state senate on March 11.
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Eastern student advocates and lawmakers alike are working to address the issues surrounding smoking.
Continue reading …Eastern was the runner-up in Challenge for Change, coming in second to Morehead by about 300 hours.
Continue reading …Technology can reach a global audience, but Eastern’s Student Government Association (SGA) is just trying to reach Kentucky state legislators.
Continue reading …The first American Sign Language living learning community in the state is scheduled to open this fall in Walters Hall.
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Eastern students awoke last Friday to attend classes when nearby school districts such as Madison County, Estill County and the university’s branch campuses in Corbin and Manchester were closed for the day.
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