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Sam Morrill is new news director at MSPR

Sam Morrill (Class of 2016) is the new news director at Morehead State Public Radio (MSPR).

MSU Open House events are Sept. 30 and Nov. 11 

Future Eagles can learn more about Morehead State at Open House at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in ADUC.

MSU soars as a Top 20 Public University Again  

Morehead State University has now spent two decades as one of the top public universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report.

Meet MSU Day comes to Somerset on Sept. 26  

Morehead State University's Meet MSU Day in Somerset takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.

NASA administrator Bill Nelson speaks at MSU

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson was the keynote speaker at the inaugural Appalachian Space Technology and Research Advancements Conference...

Students get beneficial experience through Education Abroad  

Morehead State students gain cultural and academic experience through MSU’s Education Abroad program.  

NASA administrator kicks off 2023 McBrayer Lecture Series

NASA Administrator Bill Nelson will kick off Morehead State’s McBrayer Presidential Lecture Series this year with his keynote address at the...

Dr. Amy Staton named director of MSU's veterinary technology programs

Dr. Amy Staton (Class of 2003, 2004, and 2013), associate professor of veterinary technology, has been named as the new program director of the...

Craft Family Doubles Down on Craft Academy at Morehead State 

Morehead State University's Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is growing to new heights through increased support from...

MSU at Mt. Sterling celebrates 20th anniversary 

MSU at Mt. Sterling celebrates its 20th anniversary with a special celebration that takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7.

Morehead State nursing program seeks reaccreditation

Morehead State University is seeking continuing national accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for its MSN...

Pre-med student gains hospital career experience in Italy

Dr. Jen O’Keefe elected to Fellows of the Geological Society of America

Dr. Jen O’Keefe, professor of earth systems science at Morehead State, has been elected to the Fellows of the Geological Society of America...

Dr. Janet Ratliff named to Leadership Kentucky Class of 2023

Dr. Janet Ratliff (Class of 1991, 1992), associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at Morehead State, has been inducted into the...

Dr. González-Espada participates in Air Force fellowship program

Dr. Wilson González-Espada, professor of physics and science education at Morehead State, was selected to participate in the 2023 Summer...

Center for STEM+eXcellence to host Robot Gladiator Melee competition

The Center for STEM+eXcellence at Morehead State will host a Robot Gladiator League Melee competition Friday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at...

Ahmad Zargari named dean of the College of Science

Dr. Ahmad Zargari has been named the new dean of Morehead State’s College of Science.

MSU releases Presidential Community Engaged Eagles

MSU named more than 350 students to its inaugural Presidential Community Engaged Eagles.

Dr. Ben Malphrus makes list of admired leaders

Dr. Ben Malphrus, executive director of Morehead State’s Space Science Center and professor of space science at Morehead State, has been...

MSU students get experience for surveying careers  

MSU students in the construction and civil engineering program can hone their skills and graduate ready for jobs in surveying.

Dalton Curtis awarded Gary LaFleur Memorial Scholarship 

The MSU Foundation announced Dalton Curtis is the first recipient of the Dr. Gary LaFleur Memorial Scholarship.

MSU earns 2023-24 Colleges of Distinction recognition

Morehead State University was designated a College of Distinction in 2023-24 in multiple categories.  

Morehead State welcomes Governor’s Scholar students to campus for 13th year

Morehead State University welcomed 341 students representing 89 Kentucky counties to campus Sunday, June 24, for the Governor’s Scholars...

MSU earns national ranking for teacher preparation

The National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) gave MSU's elementary education program an "A" grade in its new report.

Computer science professor wins IMPACT Award

Dr. Sherif Rashad, professor of computer science, was a winner at the Kentucky Commercialization Ventures (KCV) Innovative Mobile, Public Health,...