EKU President David McFaddin

05/22/2026

Great meeting in Frankfort today with Kentucky State Senate President Robert Stivers and others discussing rural healthcare needs across Kentucky. We appreciate President Stivers’ commitment to our state and his continued support of !

05/11/2026

ICYMI: The future of rural healthcare in Kentucky is taking shape, and it starts at .

With the passage of House Bill 900, we are one step closer to launching the state’s first public College of Osteopathic Medicine. Thanks to the support of the General Assembly, we were granted the necessary escrow and start-up funding required to establish our Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine. With millions of Kentuckians living in medically underserved areas, this new school will bring vital resources and opportunities for communities that need them most. You can read more about this exciting investment in the link below! 🤝🩺

🔗: https://www.eku.edu/news/general-assembly-funds-escrow-and-start-up-for-ekus-proposed-college-of-osteopathic-medicine/

05/09/2026

05/08/2026

Every graduation is special, but it’s always exciting to have good friends in the audience. Dr. Sanford Jones graduated from in 1950. He’s a Perry County native, World War II veteran and lifelong educator who dedicated more than three decades to our Biological Sciences Department, serving as department chair from 1979 to 1992. It was an honor to have him with us today!

05/08/2026

Missing the ceremonies in person? Don't stress, we've got you covered. You can watch today's ceremonies live at youtube.com/ekustories! The action starts in an hour and continues all day! 📲🎓

04/28/2026

04/23/2026

In reflecting back on the busy legislative session that ended last week, I want to extend my sincere thanks to the members of the Kentucky General Assembly for their work during the session and for their continued support of Eastern Kentucky University.

Thanks to the General Assembly’s investment, is advancing initiatives directly aligned with Kentucky’s most pressing workforce priorities. EKU’s proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine will help address the physician shortage, especially in rural communities, while our Aviation program prepares students for high-demand fields critical to the Commonwealth’s economy and national infrastructure. And thanks to the legislature’s support, EKU will launch the region’s first Enhanced Air Traffic Control training program.

At a time when Kentucky higher education priorities can take many forms, EKU is laser focused on delivering strong returns for the Commonwealth: measurable outcomes, workforce readiness and meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

We are grateful for the partnership with the General Assembly as we move Kentucky forward together!