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MSU announces 2025 Distinguished Service Awards recipients
Morehead State University has announced the recipients of the 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. The awards were presented at MSU's Fall...
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Craft Academy announces Class of 2027
The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics at Morehead State University is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2027.
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MSU faculty honored with international award for latest album
Dr. Stacy Baker and Dr. Gail Robertson receive the 2025 Mary Ann Craig Focus on Women Award for their album "Dreams, Dances, and...
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MSU Regents Honor Community Members, Discuss Campus Projects
Morehead State University's Board of Regents honored alumni, discussed campus construction plans, and approved policy updates during their...
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MSU Board Reviews Progress and Campus Transformation
During a Board of Regents meeting, board members received an overview of MSU's capital project facilities plans and current construction...
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MSU kicks off fall semester with Welcome Week+ events
Join Morehead State University for Welcome Week+, starting Aug. 14, with events for new and returning students to connect and engage on campus!
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MSU Board of Regents to meet August 8
The Morehead State University Board of Regents will meet on Aug. 8 to discuss key agenda items, including fundraising and university policies.
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MSU awarded $2 million grant for DCBS staff training
Morehead State University receives a $2M grant to enhance training for DCBS staff, improving public services for vulnerable families in Eastern...
Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies
MSU faculty named to national recognition list
Dr. Bernadette Barton, professor of sociology at Morehead State University, has been named among the “100 Women We Love, Class of 2025”...
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Darrell Smith named MSU Chief Information Officer
MSU has promoted Darrell Smith (Class of 1993) to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) for the University.
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"Hallelujah Anyway" exhibit opens at Kentucky Folk Art Center
Explore "Hallelujah Anyway: A Portrait of Kentucky," a photography exhibit by Michael Morris at the Kentucky Folk Art Center from Aug. 1...
Academic Excellence
Morehead State signs imaging sciences transfer partnership with Somerset Community College
Morehead State and Somerset Community College have partnered to offer local students a Bachelor's in Imaging Sciences via distance learning.
Alumni and Giving
Morehead State names ADUC ballrooms in memory of Dr. Sue Luckey
Morehead State University honors Dr. Sue Y. Luckey by naming the ADUC Ballrooms in her memory.
Alumni and Giving
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MSU alum sparks Matching Gift Challenge for MSPR
Morehead State Public Radio (MSPR) is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a $30,000 matching gift from MSU alum Dr. B. Gail Wilson (Class of...
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MSU's Virtual Graduate School Open House is July 24
Morehead State will host a Virtual Graduate School Open House from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 24.
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MSU hosts Rogers Scholars and Rogers Explorers
Morehead State once again hosted some of Kentucky's most promising high schoolers last month as it welcomed programs for Rogers Scholars and...
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Morehead State closed for Independence Day
Morehead State University will be closed on July 4 for Independence Day. Emergency contact available; regular hours resume July 7.
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MSU Executive Chef Brittani Ratcliff wins IFPA award
Chef Brittani Ratcliff of Morehead State University earned the prestigious 2025 Produce Excellence Award for her innovative culinary contributions.
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Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies
MSU July ceramics course still has open spots
Join Morehead State University's Summer Community Education Ceramics Course in July! Perfect for all skill levels. Register now for hands-on...
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Wayne Martin receives 2025 Founders Award
Morehead State's Board of Regents announced Wayne Martin (Class of 1968, 1972) is the recipient of the 2025 Founders Award for University...
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MSU to honor Phil Simms with stadium naming
Morehead State's 2025 Homecoming weekend from Oct. 16-18 will include naming its football stadium in honor of Super Bowl-winning quarterback...
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Board of Regents approves increasing scholarships & transforming campus
Morehead State University Board of Regents quarterly meeting on June 20 discusses key university matters including budgets, proposals, and reports.
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Morehead State University closed for Juneteenth
Morehead State University will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth.
Athletics
MSU Rifle receives grant for new scoring system
Morehead State University’s nationally ranked co-ed rifle team will receive funding for a new electronic scoring system.
Administration and Leadership
MSU Board of Regents to hold quarterly meeting June 20
Morehead State University Board of Regents quarterly meeting on June 20 discusses key university matters including budgets, proposals, and reports.
