Eastern Kentucky University
About
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), affectionately known as "The Campus Beautiful" in Richmond, Kentucky, is highly regarded for its career-focused education, boasting top-tier programs in nursing, criminal justice, and the state’s only four-year aviation degree. On campus, students enjoy a vibrant, supportive community with over 200 student organizations, active NCAA Division I sports, and a welcoming atmosphere that emphasizes mentorship and hands-on learning. What truly sets EKU apart is its dedicated commitment to affordability, highlighted by the revolutionary EKU BookSmart program—which provides free textbooks to all degree-seeking undergraduate students—and its consistent national ranking as a premier military-friendly university.
Wikipedia:Eastern Kentucky University is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. It also maintains branch campuses in Corbin, Hazard, and Manchester and offers over 40 online undergraduate and graduate options.
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