Morehead State University - College Histories | Digitized Collections

Collection contains published histories and newspaper articles of significant events at Morehead Normal School, Morehead State Normal School, Morehead State Teachers College, Morehead State College and Morehead State University from from 1887 to the present.

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Morehead State Students to Play Key Role in NASA Mission

Spectrum News

Article published on July 22, 2019 by Spectrum News on Morehead State University students working with NASA to design a Lunar satellite.
Morehead State named a top 20 public university in South

The Lane Report

Article published on September 9, 2019 by The Lane Report on Morehead State University being named in the top 20 public universities in the South.
Ex-Morehead State employee charged in $167,000 scam

Lexington Herald-Leader and Mike Stunson

Article published in the Lexington Herald Leader on October 25, 2019 by Mike Stunson. Discusses fraud and forgery charges placed on a Morehead State faculty member.
Wildcats never trail, Clobber Morehead State 79-54

Lexington Herald-Leader and Josh Moore

Article published in the Lexington Herald-Leader on November 22, 2019 on Morehead State vs. University of Kentucky women's basketball game.
Historical Morehead State University

Rowan County Historical Society.

A collection of manuscripts and publications on the history of Morehead State University by the Rowan County Historical Society.
Morehead State University planning to reopen normally for fall semester

WYMT TV (Hazard, Ky.)

Article published on May 7, 2020 by WYMT on Morehead State University reopening for the fall semester after COVID_19.
Winton Woods High School Graduate sent Racist Email

WCPO Cincinnati. and Kristen Swilley

Article published on June 22, 2020 by WCPO in Cincinnati regarding a racist email sent to a prospective student by a volunteer working for Morehead State University.
Racist Chain Email

WCPO Cincinnati. and Kristen Swilley

Article published on June 23, 2020 by WCPO Cincinnati on a racist chain email sent by a Morehead State University volunteer to a prospective student.
Morehead State University athletes test positive for COVID-19

WYMT TV (Hazard, Ky.)

Article published on August 6, 2020 by WYMT on Morehead State University athletes testing positive for COVID-19.
Another 12 cases of COVID-19 linked to Morehead State University

WYMT TV (Hazard, Ky.)

Article published on August 23, 2020 by WYMT on the number of COVID-19 cases at Morehead State University.
Morehead State basketball gearing up for first trip to NCAA Tournament since 2011

WLKY TV (Louisville, KY.)

Article published on March 8, 2021 by WLKY on Morehead State University's basketball team making the NCAA tournament.
‘We’re going to the Big Dance!’: Family of Morehead State’s head coach talk journey to NCAA Tournament

WYMT TV (Hazard, Ky.)

Article published on March 18, 2021 by WMKY on the Morehead State University's basketball team going to the NCAA Tournament.
2022-06-22 Selected Data From University Enrollment From 1923-2020

David Ace and Christian Wright

Enrollment data from 1923-2020 for Morehead State University, compiled from various sources by David Ace, charts and supplemental data formatting by Christian Wright.
Spotlight on Morehead: Studying space at Morehead State University

WLEX TV (Lexington, Ky.)

Article published on August 10, 2022 by WLEX on space science students at Morehead State University.
Morehead State students impacted by EKY flooding back on campus

WKYT (Lexington, Ky.)

Article published on September 1, 2022 by WKYT on Eastern Kentucky students returning to the campus of Morehead State University after the floods.
A Chronological History of Morehead State University and Preceding Institutions

David Ace and Christian Wright

A an in-depth chronological timeline of Morehead State University, and its predecessors, from 1887 to 2023 by David Ace and Christian Wright published in 2023 to celebrate the Centennial of the college.
Morehead State University cheerleading program brings home 3 national titles

WKYT (Lexington, Ky.)

Article on the Morehead State University cheerleading squad winning three national titles.
Morehead State University hit by cyber-attack

WMKY Radio (Morehead, Ky.)

Article on the cyber-attack on Morehead State University computer systems on July 13, 2023 from Morehead State Public Radio.
MSU Officials provide IT update following cyberattack

WMKY Radio (Morehead, Ky.)

Article published on July 20, 2023 by WMKY on Morehead State University's cyber-attack.
Morehead State University declines to provide further details on July cyberattack

Lexington Herald-Leader

Article published on August 4, 2023 by the Lexington Herald-Leader on the cyber-attack on Morehead State University.
Some data may have been compromised in Morehead State cyberattack

Lexington Herald-Leader

Article published on August 15, 2023 by the Lexington Herald-Leader on the cyber-attack on Morehead State University.
Dust settles on MSU cyberattack, officials tout new security and user interface

WMKY Radio (Morehead, Ky.)

Article on the cyber-attack experienced by Morehead State University on computer systems on August 16, 2023 by Morehead State Public Radio.
Academic pathway: Spain Road pays homage to formidable educator who led UNM, APS

Albuquerque Journal (Albuquerque, NM) and Elaine D. Briseño

An article published in Albuquerque Journal on a road named for Charles R. Spain in Albuquerque, New Mexico by Elaine D. Briseño on October 6, 2024.
Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching: Elective Classification for Community Engagement 2026 Re-Classification

Andrew Sexton

A report published by the Morehead State University Carnegie Committee that applied for reclassification by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for the campus' community engagement program in 2025.