Duvall Free Professorship Endowment established
The MSU Foundation is honored to announce the establishment of the Duvall Free Professorship Endowment. Sydney L. Free and Michael D. Duvall (Class of 1975, 1978) created this fund to support future generations of professors.
Proud Eagle Michael Duvall began his accounting career at Deloitte after earning his bachelor's and master's degrees in accounting and business administration from Morehead State. Sydney Free, who holds bachelor's and master's degrees from Rice University, joined Duvall at Deloitte after her studies. The couple are both licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Texas.
Free is now retired after a successful accounting career. After five years with Deloitte, Duvall's career in accounting led him to service with many private and public companies, where he also developed an interest in science and technology development. Duvall is now a co-founder, chief executive officer (CEO), and chief financial officer (CFO) at Astaria Global, LLC. This company specializes in managing ortho-biologic products for equine veterinarians. In addition, Duvall is an inventor with a U.S. patent in science and technology, two pending patents in that field, and four pending patents related to the mathematics of sports analytics.
They designed the professorship to support faculty in the biomedical and veterinary sciences programs in the College of Science & Engineering at MSU. The fund aims to catalyze research, provoke thoughtful dialogue, and inspire collaboration among faculty and MSU students pursuing careers in veterinary medicine.
Thanks to their commitment, the fund will continue to grow over the next several years, ensuring a lasting impact for MSU professors who show exemplary service to their field.
"Professorships are a great way to recognize the outstanding work of our faculty here at MSU," said Allison Caudill (Class of 2005, 2009), vice president for University Advancement. "We are grateful for the generous commitment to the Duvall Free Professorship and how it will highlight and enhance continued learning and research."
For more information on this professorship or to create your own, contact MSU's Office of Alumni Relations & Development by calling 606-783-2033 or emailing giving@moreheadstate.edu.
