EKU Alumni & Friends

10/16/2026

Take a look! Our Fall 2026 EKU Magazine is out now! 📖

What do The Michael's COO, an interior designer and a medical equipment pioneer all have in common? They’re all grads featured in the Fall '26 edition of the Magazine! You can now get the latest on these and more exciting stories from every corner of campus and beyond. Browse through the latest edition now in the link below! 📖🖌

🔗: https://issuu.com/easternkentuckyu/docs/eku_magazine_fall_2026_

10/15/2026

Join us next Friday night, October 23, on Water Street right after the 6 p.m. Homecoming Parade, for the Homecoming Block Party! We're celebrating Homecoming weekend with an exciting night in downtown Richmond, including the highly anticipated reopening of The Family Dog, live music from Honey Child, and food/beverage trucks!

10/09/2026

Hear directly from our Student Philanthropy Ambassador, Rylyn, about this year’s Homecoming events - get the details and plan your EKU Homecoming 2026! ❤️

10/08/2026

Today is DAF Day! If you have a Donor-Advised Fund, today is a great day to recommend a grant to Eastern Kentucky University and create opportunities for our students. Links in the comments! 👇

10/07/2026

Its time! Please scan the QR code or click here https://buff.ly/ZBekEmJ to RSVP for this year's homecoming and 50Th Anniversary celebration of FPSET and AFST! We hope you will join us to reconnect with your program, current and past faculty, alumni, and current students.

10/07/2026

Help stock a future teacher's classroom with your support of the Classroom In A Box Campaign.
—>See comments for the link to more details!

10/06/2026

Lace up those shoes and register today for the 49th Annual Homecoming 5K on Saturday, October 24. Registration includes a t-shirt, race bib, and medal. A special EKU student rate is also available. Visit mycampusrec.eku.edu and click "Special Events" to register 👟

10/01/2026

It's October, which means it's Socktober on the Campus Beautiful! Visit go.eku.edu/Socktober to learn how your gift to EKU this month can help students and score you a pair of cozy EKU socks.

09/29/2026

The long-awaited reveal… of our Homecoming 2026 Sweatshirt design! Remember EKU Homecoming 2026 by picking up one of our limited-edition sweatshirts for only $30! You can pick up orders at the EKU Homecoming Block Party or have them shipped. To order, click Register on the main Homecoming page, select the events you’re attending, and add your sweatshirt as an add-on at the end! Link in the comments! ⬇️

06/25/2026

Join us July 16 from 5-9 PM for a night of food, fun, and friendly competition!

📍 Location update: Because the historic Elmwood Mansion is undergoing roof repairs to further protect the property, we’ve moved to Powell Corner North—right by the mural (perfect for team photos 📸).

⏰ Trivia starts at 6:30 PM
👥 Teams of up to 8
🍔 Food trucks on-site:

Bert's Speakcheezy
Comete Alguito
Mix-It-Sodas
Slope and Fog
Kona Ice
Chenault Vineyards
Dreaming Creek Brewery

Planning to join us? Pre-registration isn’t required, but it definitely helps us plan ahead! 👇
https://www.givecampus.com/schools/EasternKentuckyUniversity/events/eku-trivia-night