Dr. Dorothy Sutton, Foundation Professor Emeritus of English at Eastern Kentucky University, has been named a “Kentucky Great Writer” by the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning.

The honor recognizes Sutton’s “notable literary achievements,” particularly her latest collection of poetry, “Backing into Mountains,” according to Jennifer Mattox, development director of the Center, located at 251 W. Second St. in Lexington.

Each quarter, the Center spotlights three writers. Joining Sutton as Great Writers on this occasion are Normandi Ellis and Steve Rhodes. The public is invited to a free workshop devoted to the trio and led by the Center’s resident writer, Leatha Kendrick, on Tuesday, Feb. 2, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Then, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, the Carnegie Center will host 15- to 20-minute readings by Sutton, Ellis and Rhodes at 7:30 p.m. The event, sponsored by LexArts and Wind Publications, is free and open to the public. Books will be sold for signing and refreshments will be served.

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For many years, Eastern Kentucky University has routinely fielded more student panelists at the National Collegiate Honors Conference than any other … That was true again Oct. 22-26 in San Antonio, Texas, where 30 students participated on panels and 22 more attended the conference. In fact, EKU’s participation represented approximately 6 percent of the national event, entitled “Crossing Frontiers.” The number would have been higher except for some last-minute family emergencies that kept a few students from attending. Also, 18 EKU faculty and staff joined the students, many participating on panels as well.

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Forbes.com: EKU among "America’s Best Colleges"

August 15, 2008

Eastern Kentucky University ranks among “America’s Best Colleges,” according to Forbes.com, the web site for the popular business magazine.

Of the 569 public and private colleges and universities recognized, EKU claimed the 428th spot, good for third among Kentucky’s public universities, trailing only Murray State University and the University of Louisville. Because there are more than 4,000 college campuses nationwide, the ranking essentially places Eastern among the top 10 percent of colleges and universities.

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