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Inside Look

First-Year Leader Earns Trow Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta

Erika Viva-Ramos, a junior criminal justice and social justice major from Louisville, dreams of positively impacting her community through public service. Nearing the finish line of her degree, her dedication has begun to pay off; she recently earned the prestigious Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship from honor society Alpha Lambda Delta.

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Outstanding First-Year Student Awards - Spring 2020

This year's Outstanding First-Year Student Awards were held virtually on April 30, 2020.

View a recording of the ceremony and a special message from EKU President David McFaddin.

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First-Year Courses Outstanding Instructor Awards - Fall 2019

“If just one person knows a student’s name, the evidence shows that student’s chances of staying in college increases dramatically,” said Starr Wentzel, Director of the Office of First-Year Courses and Learning Communities at its annual Outstanding Instructor Awards ceremony.

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QEP Spotlight: Starr Wentzel

This installment in the QEP Spotlight series features Starr Wentzel, Director of First-Year Courses and Learning Communities at EKU.

EKU ALD Chapter wins the "Delta Gold" Award

A letter from Eileen Merberg, the Executive Director of Alpha Lambda Delta, The National Honor Society for First-Year Success ...

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ALD Members Visit GSD Course to Provide Final Exam Tips

Sometimes, the best way to help first-semester students succeed is to give them an opportunity to hear from their peers.

Recently, Alpha Lambda Delta members Bekah McKinley and Madi Campbell visited a GSD 101 class to help students get ready for finals. Their presentation covered the following topics: