The Latest Breaking News from David McFaddin

Today's Interview: EKU President on Aviation funding, no Osteopathic program, and FAFSA delay

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Major renovation work at EKU's Alumni Coliseum underway

Eastern Kentucky University’s Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum is now in full-fledged renovation mode. The home to basketball and volleyball athletics and many other activities is closed.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2024

EKU President on SE KY University proposal, legislative update, and Baptist Health Arena constructio

Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin

WEKU · Mar 19, 2024

EKU President on a new Veterans Memorial, extended AD contract and tight student housing

Mike Savage talks to EKU President David McFaddin as part of our monthly conversation with the University

WEKU · Nov 14, 2023

EKU listed among the 2024 Best Colleges; university president says it's important to recruit locally

The school ranked in four different categories, including nursing and top public schools.

WEKU · Oct 19, 2023

Universities and students in Kentucky feeling the sting of inflation

Inflation continues to be a problem across Kentucky. It is hitting more than just individuals, colleges and universities are also feeling the sting.

WEKU · Sep 26, 2023

Coach Roy Kidd: The Legacy

Legacy comes in many forms and means different things to different people. It can be an overused term, but most would say it’s appropriate when talking about former Eastern Kentucky University Football Coach Roy Kidd. The 91-year-old coach, family man, mentor, and EKU ambassador died this week and the tributes…

WEKU · Sep 15, 2023

Eastern Kentucky University residence halls at capacity during week one

A growing enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University also means housing students is a priority. EKU President David McFaddin said all beds in residence halls are filled, adding that everyone who wanted a room assignment got one

WEKU · Aug 18, 2023

EKU and OVC Settle over dueling lawsuits to exit from the OVC

Eastern Kentucky University and the Ohio Valley Conference have reached a settlement regarding legal action filed over EKU’s move to the ASUN Athletic Conference.

WEKU · Jun 23, 2023

EKU launches new engineering manufacturer degree this fall

Beginning this fall, Eastern Kentucky University will become the 24th postsecondary institution in the country to offer a bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023