EKU sets up online donation fund to preserve marching band after budget cuts Photo: Eastern Kentucky University - WKYT News Staff |

Eastern Kentucky University is looking for outside donations to keep the Marching Colonels. This comes days after budget cuts led to the university wiping out funding for the marching band in favor of a voluntary pep band operated outside the university's School of Music. The controversial decision led to a backlash from students and alumni, and now the university is exploring new options to preserve the Marching Colonels. The university has launched a campaign to fund the marching band, which has a goal of raising $250,000 in 50 days. http://www.wkyt.com/content/news/EKU-sets-up-online-donation-fund-to-preserve-marching-band-after-budget-cuts-479563453.html