Racer Day event on March 25
By ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Public Relations
Geared toward prospective students and families, event will provide helpful information from recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid, scholarships, housing and more
News from ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University
Alumnus and former Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe appointed as member of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence
By ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Public Relations
The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has appointed ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University alumnus and former Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe to its statewide membership.
College of Education and Human Services announces 41st annual Harry M. Sparks Distinguished Lecture Series
By Jillian Smith
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s College of Education and Human Services will host the 41st annual Harry M. Sparks Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 28.
School of Engineering hosts E-Day 2026, largest in program history
By Annie Dail
ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s School of Engineering hosted nearly 700 students from 24 high schools for Engineering Day 2026, a series of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-centered challenges under the direction of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State faculty and staff.
Biology professor and researcher discovers and names new fly species
By Dani Ray
Dr. Oliver Beckers, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has made quite the discovery: a new species of fly.
Political science professor named ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Distinguished Mentor for 2026
By Dr. Amanda Joyce
In February, Dr. Brittany Wood, ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University assistant professor of political science was named the recipient of the 19th annual University Distinguished Mentor Award by an intercampus committee.
City of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Kentucky named nominee for Best Small College Town in USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
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The city of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ, Kentucky, home of ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University, has once again been nominated for Best Small College Town in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards
Calloway County Public Library and ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University’s Department of History celebrate Women’s History Month
By Dr. Carrie Jerrell
The Calloway County Public Library and the ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Department of History will continue their joint lecture series on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.
Department of Music to host a pair of piano recitals March 6 and 8
By Dr. Matthew Gianforte
The ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Department of Music is excited to present a pair of piano recitals during the first weekend of March.
Model United Nations Team wins big at Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis
By ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ Public Relations
The ºìÐÓ¶ÌÊÓƵ State University Model United Nations (UN) Team took home four awards at the Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 18-21.