Eastern Kentucky University Employee Directory
Higher EducationKentucky, United States1001-5000 Employees
Eastern Kentucky University is a public higher education institution based in Richmond, Kentucky, offering a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs as well as professional degrees. Traced back to 1874 as Central University, the institution evolved through several forms before achieving university status in 1966 and awarding its first doctoral degree in 2010. EKU serves the region and Commonwealth by advancing education, scholarship, and workforce development. It is a mid-to-large public university with a history rooted in teacher education and an expanding portfolio across disciplines. In 2026 EKU announced a collaboration with Partners for Rural Impact and the Kentucky Rural Education Association to recognize Kentucky's Rural Teacher of the Year, signaling ongoing engagement with rural education initiatives.