EKU

A Kentucky University is Breaking Barriers with Free Textbooks

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木曜日, 4月 25, 2024
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RICHMOND, Ky., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Ky., April 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) made a groundbreaking announcement in April 2023, expanding its free textbook initiative and saving students a staggering $43 million.
  • Students are empowered to pursue degrees based on their passions and talents, not on the price tag of textbooks.
  • McFaddin said EKU’s emphasis on affordability through programs like EKU BookSmart has helped the university reach these milestones.
  • With programs like EKU BookSmart leading the way, EKU is breaking barriers to higher education and paving the path for student success nationwide.

Revolutionizing Financial Aid

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024
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The FAFSA adds federal loan and need-based aid to students’ financial aid packages.

Key Points: 
  • The FAFSA adds federal loan and need-based aid to students’ financial aid packages.
  • “There are certain types of guaranteed financial aid federally that are offered through FAFSA regardless of a student's financial need,” said Zac Lewis, EKU’s director of central student services.
  • Even if students do not intend to use the financial aid awarded when completing the FAFSA, it can provide students with additional financial resources, such as grants, loans or scholarships.
  • The Student Aid Index (SAI) is used as a means to measure financial aid, instead of the Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

EKU Pre-Med Student Aspires to Serve Eastern Kentucky Community

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金曜日, 3月 1, 2024
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House Bill 407 passed the Kentucky House of Representatives 91-0 on February 15 and now awaits a vote by the Kentucky Senate.

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  • House Bill 407 passed the Kentucky House of Representatives 91-0 on February 15 and now awaits a vote by the Kentucky Senate.
  • Today, only 17% of primary care physicians practice in rural areas of the state, according to the Kentucky Physician Report.
  • After completing her education, Jones’ hope is to return to Barbourville to work, because she wants to serve the people of her Eastern Kentucky community.
  • Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered, comprehensive regional university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship serving approximately 15,000 students.

EKU Launches Feasibility Study for a College of Osteopathic Medicine

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火曜日, 1月 23, 2024
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Richmond, KY, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking vendors to complete a feasibility study to analyze if a public College of Osteopathic Medicine is needed in the Commonwealth.

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  • Richmond, KY, Jan. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is seeking vendors to complete a feasibility study to analyze if a public College of Osteopathic Medicine is needed in the Commonwealth.
  • The American Osteopathic Association describes the practice of osteopathic medicine as considering the whole person: mind, body and spirit.
  • The initiation of the feasibility study marks the first step in comprehending both the imperative need for the program and EKU's capacity to deliver an exceptional Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
  • To initiate the feasibility study, EKU has issued a request for proposal (RFP), seeking to identify an agency that can complete the analysis and make a recommendation.

FleetPride Announces 2023 Supplier Award Winners

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月曜日, 3月 13, 2023
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IRVING, Texas, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc., announced the winners of its supplier awards during its recent 2023 Supplier Summit at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Resort in Grapevine, Texas.

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  • IRVING, Texas, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc., announced the winners of its supplier awards during its recent 2023 Supplier Summit at the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Resort in Grapevine, Texas.
  • Ten suppliers received various awards for their contributions, collaboration, and focus on supporting the FleetPride customer:
    The Long Haul Award: MAT Holdings and Grote both received this award.
  • The Severe Service Award: This award was presented to Phillips Industries for their ongoing support of FleetPride's National Accounts, Regional Accounts, and local customers.
  • The Off-Highway Award: Manufacturers' representative NA Williams received this award for consistently bringing new and innovative ideas to FleetPride on behalf of their suppliers.

Barnes & Noble Education and Eastern Kentucky University to Expand First Day® Complete Program with bartleby® Digital Study Tools to Enhance Student Success

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火曜日, 8月 23, 2022
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Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has expanded its First Day Complete program for undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), to include bartleby digital study and writing tools for the entire student population.

Key Points: 
  • Barnes & Noble College (BNC), a Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) company and leading solutions provider for the education industry, today announced that it has expanded its First Day Complete program for undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), to include bartleby digital study and writing tools for the entire student population.
  • Bartleby products and services are designed to improve student success and outcomes, offering pathways for learning that fit the schedules and demands of today's students.
  • Notably, this is our second First Day Complete program that now includes bartleby study tools.
  • Barnes & Noble College, a Barnes & Noble Education company, currently operates more than 770 campus stores nationwide.