As the time for seniors at the Eastern Progress comes to a close, they take a moment to say their goodbyes and thanks to the publication, and to Eastern Kentucky University.  Read their columns on our website. Link in bio

Spring 2024 graduates will receive their diplomas on May 10 not on campus, but at Alltech Arena in the Lexington Horse Park. The change came as construction and renovations began at EKU’s Alumni Coliseum.  Read what to know about on our site. Link in bio.

EKU students assembled a peaceful protest in support of Palestine on April 30, 2024. The students made signs, marched across campus, and chanted to spread their message. TO read more about the event and see more photos, visit our site. Link in bio.

As spring 2024 commencement approaches , Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) seniors Grace Kelley, Jenna Riel, and Abbie Thomas have been chosen to speak at the three commencement ceremonies scheduled for May 10, 2024.  Read more on our site, link in bio.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) Violence Prevention, formerly known as Green Dot, is prepared to educate students and faculty on campus. Read more on our website. Link in bio.

Celebrate your right to free speech this week during First Amendment Week! The EKU Society of Professional Journalists, alongside the Eastern Progress and other sponsors, are hosting events across campus throughout the week. We'll see you there!

In our first Staff Saturday, meet the Eastern Progress news team! Interested with working with Madison and Emily, and getting to know the rest of the team? Message us, or visit in Combs 325.

Viewing of the solar eclipse stretched far beyond Eastern Kentucky University’s (EKU) campus, and the Richmond community gathered to watch the event at Lake Reba. View all photos on our website.

Have you heard the news? A new print edition of the Eastern Progress is out now! Pick up one across campus today. Can’t find one? Visit us in Combs 325.

Hope Staley, a sophomore pre-dental major and EKU co-ed cheerleader, stood at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida holding and kissing the 2024 co-ed cheerleading D-1 Championship trophy. Read more about Staley on our site. Link in bio.

“When you go, remember us here.” Editor-in-Chief Rosemary Kelley encourages expectant EKU grads to keep Appalachia with them beyond their time in the region in her opinion. Read more on our website. Link in bio.

In response to high chances of severe weather across Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) announced that, beginning at 1:30 p.m. today, university operations and in-person instruction will transition to remote learning, or Plan A.