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Morehead State students participate in Model U.N. Conference
Morehead State University students participated in the 44th Annual Model United Nations Conference held Nov. 2-4 at the University of Louisville. Sponsored by the Indiana Consortium of International Programs, the event brought students from six universities in Kentucky and Indiana to simulate the United Nations Security Council. Students who attended include: • Carter Abshire (senior…
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Dr. Tathagata Ray receives NSF grant for wind energy research
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University’s Dr. Tathagata Ray, assistant professor of Construction and Civil Engineering Technology, was recently awarded a grant from the Kentucky National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) to support his research project exploring ways to mitigate roof damage caused by high winds. High winds flowing over roofs…
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Appalachian Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair Dec. 2
Downtown Morehead Inc. and the Kentucky Folk Art Center (KFAC) present the 37th Annual Appalachian Holiday Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Laughlin Health Building. More than 100 juried artisans will be at the event, offering a variety of handcrafted wood items, ceramics, homemade baked goods,…
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Dials inducted into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi
MOREHEAD — James Dials of Inez was recently initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Morehead State University. Dials is among approximately 25,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation…
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Morehead State Alumni Association welcomes new board members
Dials named to MSU Alumni Association Board MOREHEAD — Inez native Blake Dials was among eight new Morehead State University Alumni Association Board of Directors representatives installed Sept. 16. Dials, of the Class of 2017, is a GOLD alum (graduate of the last decade) with a bachelor’s degree in business administration/finance. He is based in…
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NASA administrator Bill Nelson speaks at MSU
MOREHEAD — NASA Administrator Bill Nelson was the keynote speaker Friday at the inaugural Appalachian Space Technology and Research Advancements Conference (ASTRA-CON). Rep. Hal Rogers (R-KY) introduced Nelson and announced that he requested nearly $10 million in funding for MSU satellite tracking operations in the next federal budget. Rogers said it is important to support…
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James shines on the greens and radars of college scouts
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOREHEAD — Martin County High School senior Jake James competed in the Rowan County Eagle Trace Invitational tournament Sept. 2 at the Eagle Trace Golf Course in Morehead. James shot a respectable 2 over par 74, securing a spot inside the top 20 in a field of 174 skilled golfers across the…
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Morehead State University’s Craft Academy expansion to welcome more students
MOREHEAD — In a significant boost to higher education, Morehead State University’s Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics is set to grow exponentially, thanks to both the Kentucky General Assembly and the continued support from Dr. Joe Craft and Ambassador Kelly Craft. MSU President Jay Morgan expressed his gratitude: “We are very appreciative…
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Former Commonwealth’s Attorney arrested by FBI on bribery, public corruption charges
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT MOREHEAD — The former Commonwealth’s Attorney for Bath, Menifee, Montgomery and Rowan counties was arrested Friday by the FBI at his home in Morehead. Ronnie Goldy’s arrest follows a federal indictment last week on fraud and public corruption charges. The indictment charges the former prosecutor with six counts each of honest services…
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Wells appointed MSU athletics director
MOREHEAD — Morehead State University has appointed Kelly Wells, a 19-year collegiate sports veteran and an MSU alumnus, as its new director of athletics. MSU President Jay Morgan made the announcement and lauded Wells’ extensive and successful track record in athletics. Wells, a native of Morehead, has spent the last 17 years at the University…
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