{ "title": "Academic Excellence", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/academic-excellence.html", "language": "en-us", "description": "${post.metadata.description}", "pubDate": "Thu, 1 May 2025 03:02:57 EDT", "generator": "Cascade CMS", "posts": [ { "title": "MSU earns Carnegie College & University research status", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/04/msu-earns-carnegie-research-college-university-research-status.html", "description": "Morehead State University has gained national recognition for its focus on undergraduate research, earning a place in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Learning as one of the Research Colleges and Universities for 2025. This new designation acknowledges a broader range of institutions engaging in impactful research, and MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan notes it reflects the university's strong and growing commitment to research and development. Students at MSU are encouraged to participate in research alongside faculty, starting as early as their first year.", "pubDate": "Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/news-thumbnail-student-sci-lab-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Research and Sponsored Programs", "Featured", "Academic Excellence", "Student Success" ] } , { "title": "Eagles showcase research at Celebration of Student Scholarship", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/04/eagles-showcase-research-at-celebration-of-student-scholarship.html", "description": "Morehead State University recently celebrated its 20th Annual Celebration of Student Scholarship, showcasing the academic research and creative work of over 300 students, supported by more than 80 faculty mentors. The event featured 80 poster displays and 50 oral presentations, highlighting a range of topics from social sciences to engineering, with several students receiving accolades for their contributions. This year's increased participation necessitated a change in venue for the awards ceremony, emphasizing the event's growth and importance in fostering student engagement in research endeavors.", "pubDate": "Fri, 18 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2025/thumbnail-news-celebration-of-student-scholarship-2025-540x430.webp", "category": [ "College of Science and Engineering", "Academic Excellence", "Craft Academy", "College of Business and Technology", "College of Education", "Student Success", "Featured", "Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies", "Student Activities" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State achieves College of Distinction status for 2024-25", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/04/msu-achieves-college-of-distinction-status.html", "description": "Morehead State University (MSU) has been named a 2024-25 College of Distinction, recognizing its commitment to providing an exceptional undergraduate education through hands-on learning and strong student-faculty relationships. This prestigious honor highlights MSU's focus on various fields including business, education, and nursing, as well as its affordability and support for military students. MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan emphasizes the university's ongoing advancements in quality and student success, with the institution also ranking #14 among top regional public universities in the South according to U.S. News & World Report.", "pubDate": "Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2025/thumbnail-news-eagle-statue-sunburst-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Featured", "Student Success", "College of Science and Engineering", "Affordability and Value", "College of Education", "Academic Excellence", "College of Business and Technology", "College of Science", "Center for Career Development and Experiential Education" ] } , { "title": "MSU Online provides flexible, affordable learning", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/04/msu-online-provides-flexible-affordable-learning.html", "description": "Morehead State University has launched MSU Online, offering a variety of fully online degree programs and certificates to enhance accessibility and affordability for students. With competitive tuition rates and a commitment to academic excellence, MSU Online provides flexible learning opportunities supported by dedicated resources for student success. This initiative aims to empower students from the region and beyond in achieving their educational goals.", "pubDate": "Tue, 1 Apr 2025 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2025/thumbnail-news-msu-online-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Student Success", "Academic Excellence", "Featured" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State starts 3rd annual march to service initiative", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/03/march-to-service-engaged-eagles.html", "description": "Join Morehead State University students in the March to Service, enhancing community engagement and building vital career skills through hands-on projects.", "pubDate": "Fri, 7 Mar 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-march-to-service-classroom-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "Center for Career Development and Experiential Education", "Student Success", "Featured" ] } , { "title": "MSU Faculty & students research campus vaping, energy drink uses", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/02/msu-faculty-students-research-campus-vaping-energy-drink-uses.html", "description": "Morehead State University researchers study vaping and energy drink consumption among students, aiming to raise awareness and inform future health initiatives.", "pubDate": "Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2025/02/news-thumbnail-vaping-research-feature.webp", "category": [ "College of Science and Engineering", "Academic Excellence", "Featured" ] } , { "title": "Fall 2024 Dean's List released ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2025/01/fall-2024-deans-list-released.html", "description": "Morehead State University has been ranked #14 among the best public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report, marking its ninth consecutive year in the Top 25 and 21st year as a top-ranked institution. The Fall 2024 Dean's List is now available, showcasing students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5 or higher while completing 12 undergraduate credits.", "pubDate": "Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-small-eagle-bell-tower-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Featured", "Student Success", "Academic Excellence" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State celebrates graduates at Fall 2024 Commencement ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/12/msu-holds-fall-2024-commencement.html", "description": "On December 14, Morehead State University celebrated the graduation of nearly 500 students across various colleges, including the Caudill College of Arts and the Volgenau College of Education. The ceremony featured the conferral of an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to Aristofan Cedeño and included a speech by Kaylee Whitaker, who emphasized the importance of resilience and the support from loved ones in their educational journeys.", "pubDate": "Mon, 16 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-fall-commencement-2024-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Student Success", "Featured", "Academic Excellence" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State 2024 Fall Commencement is Dec. 14 ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/12/morehead-state-2024-fall-commencement-is-dec-14.html", "description": "Morehead State University has announced its 2024 Fall Commencement, scheduled for December 14 at 10:30 a.m. in the Academic-Athletic Center. Kaylee Whitaker, an accomplished student from Whitesburg, will serve as the student speaker, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Middle Grades Mathematics and English Language Arts/Linguistics. The university will also honor Director Emeritus Aristfanes Cedeño with a Doctor of Humane Letters and host events like the Lavender Graduation and Rites of Passage ceremony the week leading up to commencement.", "pubDate": "Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-graduation-cap-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Student Features", "Academic Excellence", "Student Success", "Featured" ] } , { "title": "MSU instructor receives prestigious veterinary dentistry award", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/11/instructor-wins-dentist-award.html", "description": "Off the heels of a #1 state-ranking program, the Morehead State University Department of Agricultural Sciences can add another accolade to its shelf.", "pubDate": "Thu, 7 Nov 2024 00:00:00 EST", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/04/news-thumb-vet-tech.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "College of Science and Engineering" ] } , { "title": "Craft Academy ranked as a top high school STEM program nationwide ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/10/craft-academy-ranked-nationally-as-high-school-stem-program.html", "description": "Study.com ranked the Craft Academy #6 on its Top 30 High School STEM Programs list for 2024.", "pubDate": "Wed, 2 Oct 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2023/08/news-thumb-craft-oh.webp", "category": [ "Featured", "Student Success", "Craft Academy", "Academic Excellence" ] } , { "title": "'Inscape' accepting submissions for 2025 issue ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/09/inscape-submissions.html", "description": ""Inscape," Morehead State University's juried literary and visual art journal, is accepting submissions in three categories.", "pubDate": "Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2023/04/news-thumb-inscape.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "Featured", "Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies", "Student Success" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State SOARS again, earns highest ever university ranking ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/09/msu-earns-highest-university-ranking-in-history.html", "description": "MSU captures the #14 position among all top public regional universities in the South in U.S. News and World Report – the highest ranking in the University's history. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-eagle-statue-clouds-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Featured", "Student Success", "Academic Excellence" ] } , { "title": "Appalachian Future Educators continue to Soar at MSU ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/09/appalachian-future-educators-continue-to-soar-at-msu.html", "description": "The Appalachian Future Educators (AFE) program continues to enhance the pipeline of qualified educators and educational leaders returning to MSU's historical service region. ", "pubDate": "Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2023/02/thumbnail-news-coe-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "College of Education", "Featured", "Regional Responsiveness" ] } , { "title": "ASTRA-CON 2024 takes place Sept. 19-21 ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/09/astra-con-2024-takes-place-sept-19-21.html", "description": "MSU's second annual Appalachian Space Technology & Research Advancement Conference (ASTRA-CON) is Sept. 19-21, at the Space Science Center. ", "pubDate": "Tue, 10 Sep 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-satellite-landscape-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "College of Science and Engineering", "Featured", "Student Activities" ] } , { "title": "Craft Academy announces Class of 2026 ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/07/craft-academy-announces-class-of-2026.html", "description": "The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science & Mathematics at Morehead State University is proud to announce the members of the Class of 2026. ", "pubDate": "Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2023/thumbnail-news-mountain-haze540x430.webp", "category": [ "Craft Academy", "Academic Excellence", "Featured" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State renews KY research partnership ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/07/morehead-state-renews-ky-research-partnership.html", "description": "The Kentucky IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (KY INBRE) recently received a renewal grant award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling more than $20 million over the next five years.", "pubDate": "Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/news-thumbnail-student-sci-lab-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Student Success", "Research and Sponsored Programs", "Academic Excellence", "Featured", "College of Science and Engineering" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State named one of Kentucky’s best for online master’s programs ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/07/msu-named-one-of-states-best-for-online-programs.html", "description": "Online Masters Colleges (OMC) named Morehead State to its list of the Top Online Master’s Programs in Kentucky. ", "pubDate": "Wed, 3 Jul 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/2024/thumbnail-news-fafsa-workshop-540x430.webp", "category": [ "Featured", "Caudill College of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies", "Academic Excellence", "College of Education", "Student Success" ] } , { "title": "Morehead State's Radiologic Science Spring 2024 cohort earns 100% pass rate on credentialing exam ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/06/radiologic-science-cohort-earns-100-pass-rate-on-credentialing-exam.html", "description": "", "pubDate": "Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/news-thumb-cher-interior.webp", "category": [ "Academic Excellence", "Student Success", "Featured", "College of Science and Engineering" ] } , { "title": "Dr. Anindita Paul researches new ways to energize rechargeable batteries ", "link": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/2024/06/dr-anindita-paul-researches-new-ways-to-energize-rechargeable-batteries.html", "description": "", "pubDate": "Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 EDT", "author": "", "image": "https://www.moreheadstate.edu/news/_files/images/news-thumbnail-lab-microscopes.webp", "category": [ "College of Science and Engineering", "Academic Excellence", "Research and Sponsored Programs", "Student Success" ] } ] }