Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It maintains regional campuses in Corbin, Danville, and Manchester, and centers in Fort Knox, Lancaster, and Somerset.
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