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Attending MSU this fall? Sign up for student orientation.

Morehead State University's Student Orientation and Registration (SOAR) sessions provide incoming students with information and preparation for their first year of college. 

MSU offers SOAR sessions for new students, transfer students, Eagle Scholars (dual-credit) and students in the George M. Luckey Jr. Academic Honors Program. SOAR is offered in both in-person and virtual formats. Registration begins Jan. 21, 2022.  

Former MSU President Herb. Reinhard dies at age 91

The Morehead State University family mourns the passing of former MSU President Herb. F. Reinhard, who died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022.  

UPDATED SCHEDULE: MSU activities planned to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In honor of the Martin Luther King Day holiday, Morehead State University's Student Eagle Diversity Center (SEDC) and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) will sponsor a day of service and the annual MLK Unity Walk.

Young adult author Dr. Chea Parton to present about rural settings

A renowned scholar and writer of young adult (YA) fiction is giving a virtual talk on the importance of where a story takes place for MSU students on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at 4 p.m. via WebEx. 

MSU participates in CPE initiative to improve career skills and readiness

Morehead State University emphasizes career readiness to improve students' hands-on learning opportunities through programs like its new Level UP Program. MSU is participating in a new statewide initiative to ensure Kentucky college graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment upon graduation. 

MSU Delta Tau Delta chapter raises most money in chapter’s history for juvenile diabetes research 

The Zeta Zeta Chapter of Delta Tau Delta (DTD) at Morehead State University always organizes an annual effort to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). During the fall 2021 semester, members of DTD combine their efforts to make the largest donation to JDRF in the chapter's history, raising more than $5,000.  

MSU Foundation Scholarship remembers Menifee County native

The MSU Foundation has announced the establishment of the William Ray “Billy” Cornett Memorial Scholarship Endowment. This $25,000 endowment will provide annual scholarship funding to support incoming freshman who are residents of Menifee County.   

MSU partners with Intuitive Machines to develop lunar communications system

Morehead State's Space Science Center recently partnered with space services provider Intuitive Machines (IM) to validate a complete lunar communications solution with the NASA Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO).  

Morehead State’s Fall 2021 Dean’s List announced

Morehead State ranks among the Top 25 best public universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges 2022.” MSU is also recognized for Best Undergraduate Teaching, Best Colleges for Veterans and made the list of Best Value Schools.   
 

Learn more about MSU at first Open House event of 2022 

Morehead State University provides opportunities for students in the region, state and beyond through excellent academic programs, hands-on career skills and a commitment to student success. It is why MSU has been named a Top 25 institution in “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report for the past six years.      

Future Eagles can sign up now for MSU’s first Open House of 2022. MSU’s Office of Enrollment Services hosts an Open House event at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, in the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC).