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Morehead State recognized as one of Abound’s 2022 Best Colleges for Adults 

Morehead State University is a high-value option for students pursuing a college education at any age, and it now has national recognition to prove it.  

Abound, a guidance and resource website for adults seeking a college degree, has recognized MSU as one of its 2022 Best Colleges for Adults. The list highlighted institutions from 40 states and MSU was one of only four schools in Kentucky to receive this recognition.   

Spring commencement recognizes newest graduates 

Morehead State University honored nearly 1,000 graduates at ceremonies on May 14 inside the Academic-Athletic Center.   

The graduates celebrated their academic accomplishments with family, friends, loved ones and the MSU community. It included congratulations from MSU President Dr. Jay Morgan. Provost Dr. Antony Norman welcomed graduates into the MSU Alumni Association.   

Craft Academy graduation held May 14 

The graduation ceremony for the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Class of 2022 was held Saturday, May 14. There were 53 graduates.    

Alumni Ammons and Payne collaborate at MIT

Morehead State Alumni Kristen Ammons (Class of 2020) and Cadence Payne (Class of 2017) took different paths to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), but now the two are collaborating on research at the prestigious school.  

MSU Sigma Phi Epsilon chapter celebrates 50th anniversary 

Members of the Kentucky Zeta Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon (Sig Ep) fraternity at Morehead State University came together to celebrate their 50^th anniversary on April 22 and 23.   

MSU special education program part of Kentucky LEADS Academy 

Students in Morehead State University's Director of Special Education certification program will have the opportunity to participate in the Kentucky Department of Education's (KDE) third cohort of the Kentucky Leading, Educating, Advocating for Directors of Special Education (LEADS) Academy.   

MSU is one of three institutions involved with the LEADS Academy, including Western Kentucky University and Murray State University. The Academy is possible through collaboration with the KDE, Kentucky's Part C Early Intervention Services and the Kentucky Parent Training and Information Center.  

McGinnis wins National Merit Scholarship

Duncan McGinnis, a senior at the Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, has been named a National Merit finalist.

Craft Academy students win Entrepreneurial Coal Lands Redevelopment Competition

A team of students from the Craft Academy at Morehead State won top honors at the annual Entrepreneurial Coal Lands Redevelopment Program (ECLRP) proposal competition.

Andy Prefontaine receives Doctor of Humane Letters at 2022 Spring Commencement 

Morehead State University will award alumnus and long-time MSU supporter Andy Prefontaine an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at MSU’s upcoming 2022 Spring Commencement Ceremony in recognition of his humanitarian and philanthropic contributions to society, both in the United States and internationally. 

Craft Academy graduation ceremony is May 14 

The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Class of 2022 will hold a graduation ceremony for its Class of 2022 on Saturday, May 14, at 4 p.m. at the Academic-Athletic Center (AAC). Doors will be open at 3:15 p.m., and there will be a reception immediately following the ceremony at the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC).