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With a heavy heart, we share this news with all of you: Our beloved Roy Kidd passed away today at the age of 91. EKU is forever grateful for his service to our students. As we mourn, please join us in sending well wishes to his wife and children. Rest in Peace, Coach Roy Kidd 🏈
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Happy Birthday to Kentucky's own Abraham Lincoln! Lincoln was born 209 years ago in Hodgenville, Kentucky.
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Yes. 💍❤️ Justin Bowman (Math and Physics major ‘20) proposed to Holly Blades (Psychology major with an ASL Minor ‘20) following the #EKUHC2018 5k this morning! #ForeverColonels #EKUPeople
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The #EKU Pedway got an upgrade for #WorldHealthDay. Along with green as a sign of compassion for #COVID19 there is a beating heart at the center to represent the lifeline provided by healthcare workers. Thank you for your commitment to care for others! #TeamKentucky #TogetherKy
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#EKU senior Ashley Lawrence has made national headlines for making a difference. She and her mom are making windowed medical masks for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. Way to go, Ashley! #EKUEverywhere #EKUPeople
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EKU Richmond: Due to weather conditions, All EKU campuses and Model Lab School are closed and classes cancelled.
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For Fall 2021, textbooks will be free for #EKU undergraduate students! 📚
Learn more at go.eku.edu/books21
#EKUAdvantage #FutureColonel #EKU25
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We offer our deepest sympathy to the family, fellow officers, and community for the loss of Officer Daniel Ellis.
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151 Pokémon. 36 hours. 1 #EKU student. This is what a weekend looks like on the #CampusBeautiful. @wyliecaudill
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EKU’s presidential search committee today voted unanimously to recommend that the presidential search process be permanently suspended, and interim president Dr. David McFaddin be appointed president. More info at stories.eku.edu/people/presi…
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#EKU Board of Regents approves 0% tuition increase for 2018-19 academic year.
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#EKU recently stopped by to see a very special legend to make sure he was the first to know about a surprise that’s been in the works. Be on the lookout…😉
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We honor and recognize all our fellow Kentuckians in the fight against #COVID19 with the @EKU Pedway glowing green tonight. #TogetherKy #TeamKentucky #EKUeverywhere
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#EKU has been named ‘One of America’s Top Colleges’ for 9 consecutive years by Forbes. #GoBigE #FutureColonel
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That's a lot of new Colonels — almost 2,500! We hope you enjoyed the first night of fun and tradition at #BigEWelcome. There's more to come! #EKU23
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New @EKUStudentPrez Eyouel MeKonnen is #EKU's first international student to be elected to the position. He's the first Black president in 40 years. Find out what motivates him. #EKUPeople @EKU_SGA
stories.eku.edu/people/mekon…
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We’re turning 145! On this day in 1874, Central University, the precursor to #EKU, was founded!
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Dr. David McFaddin is EKU’s 14th president, and the third graduate to ascend to the presidency. Congratulations and best of luck to you, Mr. President! @ekupresident
stories.eku.edu/events/mcfad…
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Check out this beautiful stained glass, gifted to #EKU by Chi Omega to celebrate its 50th anniversary on campus. Drop by Powell Student Center and admire it for yourself! #EKUPlaces
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It’s lights up on a newly improved Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum today. We’ll see you tonight, #ColonelNation! 🏀🏆 #EKU #GoBigE @EKUSports @EKUHoops
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of EKU’s favorite son. And what an accomplished life he lived. If you cannot join us in person this afternoon, please enjoy these snapshots of our beloved Coach Kidd throughout the years. Well done, Coach 🤍🏈
go.eku.edu/coachkidd
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An iconic #CampusBeautiful landmark is officially back in action! Baptist Health Arena at Alumni Coliseum will temporarily reopen for the '25 season & spring commencement. We can’t wait to fully open this space up to our community! 🏀🎉 @EKUSports
🔗: eku.edu/news/baptist-health-…
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The #CampusBeautiful transformed into a winter wonderland full of campus cheer during Winterfest! ❄️🎄🐪⛸🧤🎼 #EKU
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GoBigE!!
Terrific cap to an exciting day @EKUStories
Making one big ol’ E at Roy Kidd Stadium
@EKUSports @EKUFootball @EKUAdmissions #BigEWelcome #GoBigE
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Please check your EKU email for an important update on the COVID-19 response plan & schedule changes beginning March 16, 2020. For additional information and updates visit and bookmark go.eku.edu/covid19.
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Sure, it’s cold on the #CampusBeautiful, but at least our welcome is warm! Hope you had a great winter break, Colonels! Now go show Spring 2018 who’s boss! #EKU
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