Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) recognized graduates from its six academic colleges during Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies held on May 10 at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.
“EKU graduates embody the spirit of excellence and perseverance. They leave our university not just with a degree, but with the skills, values and determination to make meaningful contributions to society,” said EKU President David McFaddin. “I am confident that each of our graduates will make a positive impact in their communities, the Commonwealth and beyond.”
Local Spring 2024 EKU graduates and their majors include:
- Kalyssa Michelle Barwick of Gray – Elementary Education Teaching
- Caitlin L. Bowman of Corbin – General Studies
- Jeremy Carl Bowman of Corbin – Social Work
- Breanna Bunch of Corbin – School Librarian
- Mackenzie Raye Chandler of Williamsburg – Special Education
- Jessie Danielle Croley of Williamsburg – Criminal Justice
- Sammi Ann Croley of Williamsburg – Child and Family Studies
- Saxon J. Crawford of Corbin – Computer Science
- Isaac R. Cain of Rockholds – Psychology
- Sarah Elizabeth Draper of Williamsburg – School Librarian
- Kayla Bethany Goodin of Williamsburg – Psychology
- Taylor Lauren Holcomb of Corbin – Nursing
- Keely Jane Hoover of Corbin – Social Work
- Mandy Rae Lockhart of Corbin – Nursing
- Kaylee Madison Lundy of Corbin – Elementary Education Teaching
- Kinzie Jade McAuliffe of Corbin – English
- Rhonda Sue McQueen of Corbin – Psychology
- Christian Wade Meadows of Gray – Psychology
- Hailey Denae Mills of Corbin – General Studies
- Olivia Kaytlin Ooten of Lily – Music
- Bohdi David Owens of Corbin – Psychology
- Karen Denise Owens of Corbin – General Studies
- Logan Dale Owens of Green Road – Management
- Moriah Janae Parker of Corbin – Communication Studies
- Kerissa Jade Parsons of Rockholds – Elementary Education Teaching
- Logan Lee Partin of Corbin – Computer Science
- Lori Michelle Partin of Williamsburg – Elementary Education Teaching
- Tyeler Pennington of Corbin – Communication Disorders
- Jordan Blake Phipps of Gray – Accounting
- Dylan Jeffery Prewitt of Corbin – Accounting
- Crystal Cherene Shepherd of Corbin – Social Work
- Matt Matthew Smith of Keavy – Psychology
- Jake Thomas Steely of Corbin – Exercise & Sport Science
- Herschel Leon Strickland of Corbin – General Studies
- Shaylee Brooke Carolyn Taylor-Warren of Corbin – Elementary Education Teaching
- Savannah Makay Wilson of Corbin – Finance
Out of EKU’s class of Spring 2024, 39 percent are the first in their families to attain a higher education degree. The degree programs with the most graduates included psychology, nursing, criminal justice, aviation and occupational science.
