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It’s a beautiful Saturday in our neck of the woods. 😍
Beginning today, Morehead State is proud to welcome 340 students to campus as we host the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) for the 16th year!
We are happy to have you here for summer!
ALT Aerial shot of Eagle Lake and the lush rolling hills of the Daniel Boone National Forest - the official Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program is overlaying the top of the image.
NEWS - For the 5th consecutive year, MSU has received national recognition as one of the Colleges of Distinction for 2026-27!
We’ve also received recognition for business, education, nursing, affordability, career development and military support. 🦅🌟➡️ bit.ly/4aAMOM1
ALT Aerial view of Morehead State University’s campus with a Colleges of Distinction badge on top of the image
We are excited to welcome Upward Bound students to campus as we celebrate the program’s 60th summer! Morehead State continues this six-decade legacy of opportunity by supporting and inspiring the next generation of college students from eastern KY. ⤵️bit.ly/3Sw1DJy
Morehead State University, ranked the #12 best public regional university in the South & named a College of Distinction in multiple categories, has announced its Dean’s List recipients for the spring 2026 semester! 🍃🌟
📜 To view the list: bit.ly/49G7Mc6#SOARHigher
We're proud of our little forested patch of the world.
From the rolling hills of eastern Kentucky to the communities that make this place special, today we celebrate the Commonwealth we call home.
🎉 Happy 234th Birthday, Kentucky! 🎂⛰️
#MoreheadState | #SOARHigher | #Kentucky
🤩🏗️🧱 With the rain finally cleared out, it’s the perfect time to show off some of the exciting new additions to campus as we welcome the #Classof2030 to SOAR this week!
Prefontaine Hall: Expected Completion Fall 2026
Science & Engineering Bldg: Expected Completion Summer 2027
ALT Two images combined into one - The top portion is the aerial construction of MSU’s Prefontaine Hall while the bottom portion is the aerial construction of the new Science & Engineering Building.
NEWS
Morehead State University is pleased to announce John “Dean Yo” Yarabeck as the new dean of students. He will begin his new role on June 1. 🦅
Read more about Yarabeck’s valuable experience in student affairs: bit.ly/4v90LbQ
ALT Portrait headshot of MSU’s new Dean of Students John Yarabeck
NEWS
@MSU_President Dr. Jay Morgan is receiving global recognition in a recent feature by @CEOMagazineGL, highlighting his leadership and the transformational momentum happening at MSU, especially the University’s campus revitalization efforts. 🦅🏗️➡️ - bit.ly/4vgCGjH
ALT Morehead State University President Dr. Jay Morgan standing in front of of MSU’s large Centennial Eagle sculpture and double layered stone base. A few campus buildings and trees are in the background.
Today, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. 🇺🇸
Wishing our Eagles and the Morehead community a safe #MemorialDay from Freedom Park. 💙
Offices are closed today. Regular hours resume Tuesday, May 26.
ALT A "Spirit of the American Doughboy" monument and several flags with the U.S. flag being the most prominent are located in front of the Rowan County Arts Center building
MSU is expanding the options offered in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. Options in Elem. Educ. and Special Educ., along with expanded certifications for Middle & Secondary Educ. start this fall. 🍎🎓
👉Read more: bit.ly/4nI68ME
ALT female teacher and female elementary student work on classwork at a table
Morehead State mourns the passing of Braden Nicholas Murry.
He was a sophomore majoring in business administration with a concentration in general mgmt and a brother of the Alpha Sigma Phi Eta Chi chapter.
More here: bit.ly/4wzcNNy
💙💛
NEWS
After celebrating Dr. Zargari’s retirement last week, we’re proud to share another honor: an existing scholarship fund at MSU has been named in his honor!
The renewable engineering scholarship will support future Eagles for years to come. 🦅⤵️ bit.ly/42BtxG3
Reflecting in the moment “I just did that.” 🥲
We are very PROUD of the #Classof2026 and excited to watch you soar to the next chapter.
#MoreheadState#SOARHigher
70° and all sun ~ not a bad way to end the semester! ☀️💙💛
We’ve got all your Spring Commencement info, including livestream links, here ➡️ bit.ly/4u0dH3F.
Looking forward to celebrating with everyone tomorrow!
#SOARHigher#Classof2026
ALT An aerial shot of Morehead State University’s campus with the main focus being on a large facility known as the Academic Athletic Center. The front of the building has large blue letters spelling out “Morehead State University” and “Home of the Eagles.” Several other university buildings are in the distance as well as the lush forested hills surrounding the the campus.
NEWS
.@MSUEagles has announced the naming of Prefontaine Park within the Athletic Complex.
The complex encompasses Sonny Allen Field and the University Softball Field — honors Andy Prefontaine (Class of ’71) for his extraordinary commitment to MSU.
➡️ bit.ly/4cVYuL5
ALT Aerial shot of MSU’s athletic portion campus showing off Sonny Allen Baseball Field and Phil Simms Stadium / Jacobs Field surrounded by the lush, green mountains of the Daniel Boone Natl Forest
Congratulations to Ryan Holderby and Marcella Maudi Batubenga for being selected as the student speakers for next weekend’s 🎓ceremonies!
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Academic-Athletic Center
10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Read more on our student speakers: bit.ly/3OZgkUi
ALT Headshot of Morehead State student Ryan Holderby
ALT Headshot of Morehead State student Marcella Maudi Batubenga
Foundation Scholarships Reminder
Eagles - sending you a reminder that there is still time to earn more scholarship support for the upcoming academic school year. The MSU Foundation scholarship application will remain open through June 15!
➡️ moreheadstate.edu/admissions…
ALT A sunny campus scene that is framed by “brick legs” of a bell tower. Students are walking by in front of a globe sculpture surrounded by flowers. Lush, green mountains are visible in the distance.
Good morning! It’s an exciting Wednesday because today marks our first SOAR (student orientation) session of the season!
We are excited to have you here with your loved ones. 🦅🎊
#SOARHigher#Classof2030
Morehead State students receive an average of over $8,800 in financial aid annually, and now it’s time to check for yours. 2026–27 financial aid and scholarship notifications are starting to go out!
Log in to your Self-Service account to view your offer: my.moreheadstate.edu