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MSU music professor Dr. Michele Paise is KMEA University Teacher of the Year 

Dr. Michele Paynter Paise, assistant professor of music education at Morehead State University and director of The Kodály Institute of Kentucky, was is Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) District 8's 2021-22 University Teacher of the Year. Paise was among several teachers nominated for the award and was elected by regional KMEA representatives.  

MSU alumnus Willie Carver named Kentucky Teacher of the Year 

Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. (Class of 2006, 2009), French and English teacher at Montgomery County High School and a dual-credit French and English instructor through MSU's Eagle Scholars program, was recently awarded one of the state's highest honors in his field after being named the 2022 Kentucky Teacher of the Year.  

MSU mourns the death of Professor of Marketing Dr. Michelle Kunz

The Morehead State community mourns the loss of Dr. Michelle Kunz, professor of marketing, who died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021, at her residence in Mt. Sterling.

Northeast Kentucky small business awards slated for Sept. 9

The 23rd Annual Northeast Kentucky Small Business Awards Breakfast will be held at the Boyd County Convention and Arts Center Thursday, Sept. 9.

Diversity and inclusion training offered to MSU community

In observance of the University’s mission statement, Morehead State is offering workshops to students, faculty and staff intended to promote diversity of people and ideas.

Organization registration is open for MSU’s Fall Career and Internship Fair 

Morehead State University’s Fall Career and Internship Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, in the Adron Doran University Center (ADUC). 

Employers and graduate programs can register for this in-person event to recruit students and alumni for opportunities within their company or organization. Masks and facial coverings are required.  

MSU to host Open House for Diverse Students 

Morehead State University takes pride in being a “light to the mountains” while fostering a campus atmosphere of inclusivity and cultural enrichment. MSU will celebrate the diversity of its campus and the region through an Open House for Diverse Students. The event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Adron Doran University Center.  

Fleming County High School Eagle Scholars visit Morehead State 

Eagle Scholar students from Fleming County High School visited Morehead State University's campus, Tuesday, Sept. 7. They had a tour of campus and met with MSU admissions staff and students.  

More than 50 high schools and area technology centers offered MSU Eagle Scholars classes last fall with nearly 2,500 high school students participating in the program.   

Morehead State closed for Labor Day

In observance of the Labor Day holiday, Morehead State will be closed Monday, Sept. 6.

MSU to host events commemorating the 20th anniversary of 9/11 

Morehead State University will honor the historical significance and the lives lost during the terrorist attack on the U.S. that took place on Sept. 11, 2001 (9/11), at a 9/11 20th Anniversary Event. The commemoration is from 1 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, in Room 325 of the Adron Doran University Center.