Morehead State students recognized for community service
More than 100 students were named to Morehead State University's Spring 2026 Presidential Community Engaged Eagles list, recognizing their commitment to serving others through community and civic engagement.
Throughout the semester, students participated in service projects that connected classroom learning with real community needs. Working with schools, nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, and community partners, students used the knowledge and skills they gained at MSU to make a difference both on campus and beyond.
Projects included teaching CPR and basic lifesaving skills to fellow students, supporting family literacy nights, mentoring elementary students, helping with educational outreach programs, and serving as judges for middle school entrepreneurship competitions. Students also participated in study abroad experiences focused on youth engagement, community development, food insecurity, and cultural understanding.
Student reflections showed how these experiences helped them grow both personally and professionally. Nursing students gained confidence in teaching life-saving skills to others. Future teachers learned how to engage students and build meaningful relationships with children and families. Business students strengthened their communication and leadership skills while encouraging young entrepreneurs. Across all projects, students often identified teamwork, communication, leadership, problem-solving, and adaptability as important skills they developed through service— competencies that align closely with the Council on Postsecondary Education’s Kentucky Graduate Profile.
"What I appreciate most about these reflections is that they show students beginning to see themselves as contributors to their communities," said Andrew Sexton (Class of 2020, 2022), coordinator of service learning at MSU. "Regardless of the service project they were involved in, students recognized that their knowledge, talents, and experiences can be used to help others. Those moments of connection often leave a lasting impression and help students better understand both their future careers and their responsibilities as citizens."
To be named to the Presidential Community Engaged Eagles list, students must participate in a qualifying service experience and complete a reflection about what they learned. Reflection helps students connect their experiences to their academic studies, future careers, and responsibilities as active citizens.
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For more information about the Presidential Community Engaged Eagles list, contact Sexton at 606-783-5493 or servicelearning@moreheadstate.edu.
To learn more about MSU's Center for Career Development and Experiential Education, email careerservices@moreheadstate.edu or call 606-783-2233.
