Morehead State@moreheadstate

Official X of Morehead State University 🏅 12th Public Regional U in the South 📒 Carnegie Research University 💙 16:1 Student-to Faculty Ratio #SOARHigher 🦅

 Morehead, KY
moreheadstate.edu
Joined August 2008
The hills we call home. You’ve made us proud. ⛰️💙🏆 @MSUEaglesMBB
MSU Men’s Baskerball players Riley Minix and Drew Thelwell, Minix is carrying the OVC Championship Title trophy with basketball net on it

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6 years later... it's still our favorite St. Patrick's Day memory.
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Go Eagles! Round 1 - Friday, March 19, 2021 🦅💙💛
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Coed @MSUEaglesCheer brings home National Championship 26! Congrats!! 💙💛💍
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#EaglesAlwaysSoar 💙💛🦅
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Kelly Wells says coming back to Morehead and Rowan County where his athletic career began is a dream come true. 💙💛 Today, the Morehead State Community welcomed new Athletic Director @CoachKellyWells (Class of ‘95) & his family. It’s a great day to be an 🦅! @MSUEagles
Photo of new MSU Athletic Director Kelly Wells speaking into microphone in front of large MSU themed banner

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Photo of new MSU Athletic Director Kelly Wells standing with family in front of MSU themed backdrop banner

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MSU is closed, 01-30-2019. All administrative offices are closed and classes are canceled due to weather.
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When you're a question on @Jeopardy 💯 #ProudEagle #OnceEagleAlwaysAnEagle
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Congratulations to our Coed Cheer Squad on their National Championship. This makes MSU’s total number of UCA National Titles to 45!
UCA@UCAupdates
20 Jan 2019
Congrats to the 2019 DI UCA National Champions from 🥁🥁🥁 @MSUEaglesCheer ! 🥇🏆#UCAnationals
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All-Girl @MSUEaglesCheer are National Champions again! #UCAnationals
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*UPDATE* MSU closed 01-16-18. All administrative offices are closed and classes will not meet.
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Happy Fall Break, Eagles! 🍁🍂
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MSU remembers 9/11. #NeverForget
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A Message to Eagles Everywhere: Be encouraged and resilient, creative and compassionate and remember: once you’re an Eagle, you’re always an Eagle and Eagles always SOAR.
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Joint statement from City of Morehead and Morehead State University
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Far above the rolling campus, resting in the dale...
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What a great group we have representing the Class of 2020!
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Congrats  to our Co-Ed Cheer Squad on their 28th National Championship
Morehead State Athletics@MSUEagles
19 Jan 2020
Another year, Another NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 🏆 for @MSUEaglesCheer!! Count ‘em now ➡️ 5️⃣ straight and 2️⃣8️⃣ overall #UCANationals titles for the Coed squad. Morehead State now owns 4️⃣7️⃣ cheer titles since the #DoanDynasty started in 1988.
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We’ve got those Eagle Eye Views
Chris Bailey
@Kentuckyweather
17 May 2018
Replying to @Kentuckyweather
I mean, come on @moreheadstate. #kywx
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Campus is covered in snow. Happy December! 💙💛❄️
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Morehead State University and President Jay Morgan are pleased to announce that Kelly Wells, a 19-year veteran of collegiate sports and 1995 graduate of MSU, has been selected to serve as director of athletics. 🦅 Read more: bit.ly/3CiNyEf @MSUEagles
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Singing this at the top of our lungs...
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Nothing beats an October sunrise.
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Final score 92 UK -67 MSU. Great hustle Eagles and we helped raise $448,200 for the #KyCaresClassic
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That Kentucky university is US. #SOARHigher
FOX 56 News (WDKY)@FOX56News
19 Apr 2024
NASA leaders are praising a Kentucky university after a recent lunar landing. Staff and students stepped in to help when things didn't go as planned. trib.al/k75OH2N
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When the moon peeks over those East Kentucky mountains… This shot. Incredible. 🤩🌖 Picture taken by MSU junior Emelia Harris 💯
Night scene of Morehead State University with a full moon peeking over the forested mountain ridge

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Congrats to Homecoming Queen Nekko Beal and King Donovan Cyrus
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Exciting update from @MSUEagles: With Virginia's loss tonight, Morehead State Men's Basketball now is tied for the nation's LONGEST D1 home winning streak at 18 games! 😮🔥 Go Eagles! 🦅 #SOARHigher #EagleNation
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“Morehead State is love.” One Eagle Family 💙💛❤️💛💙 🕯 Stephen ‘Breck’, Grayson & Christian
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Message from President Jay Morgan: MSU continues our commitment to the Commonwealth with no increases in tuition and fees this year and a discount for graduate courses in education. We're also offering online summer and fall courses in a variety of formats.
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Morehead State named a top 20 public university in the South bit.ly/2lZKkkW
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No one does fall quite like Morehead State. Nearing 𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙠 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙨 ❤️🧡💛
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Yes, we agree that we have the most beautiful campus in the Commonwealth.
Jeff West@jeffywest
16 Aug 2017
After being on Eastern Kentucky University's campus all morning I'd have to say Morehead State campus is much more beautiful
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Congrats to @MSUEaglesCheer National Champs again! #41
UCA@UCAupdates
15 Jan 2017
Your Coed DI National Champions are the Eagles from @MSUEaglesCheer! #UCAnationals
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MSU ranked safest campus in Kentucky - bit.ly/2QHKrNY
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Let’s hope Spring is right around the corner... however this snow sure looks good on campus. ❄️☃️
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Where the Bluegrass meets 🤝 the oldest mountain range in America 💙⛰ The foothills we love and the forest we call home Happy #EarthDay.
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Campus on August 31 vs. Campus on September 1. No matter the season we can all agree that Morehead State’s campus is the best.
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An Eagles Victory! Final score 31-24
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Morehead State is proud to have Ashton Feldhaus (@CoachFeldhaus) serve as the new Women’s Basketball head coach! 🦅 We are looking forward to having you continue your success as an Eagle! @MSUEagles @MSUEaglesWBB #𝗦𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 | #𝗚𝗼𝗘𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗲𝘀
Morehead State Athletic Director Kelly Wells standing with the MSU WBB new Head Coach Ashton Feldhaus — the two individuals are holding a jersey together that says “Feldhaus” and a large number ”1”

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Faculty & Staff kicking off the Spring 2019 semester by trying out our new ADUC dining locations after Convocation.
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Happy First Day of Classes Eagles!
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The ADUC expansion will provide students, alumni and the community a place to meet, study, eat, learn and simply build community here at MSU. Today the opportunity for tours was available, with ADUC fully opening in January 2019.
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Can your mascot take on the ropes course? #FlyBeakerFly
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53. 👏 National. 👏 Titles. 👏
UCA@UCAupdates
15 Jan 2023
Morehead State University is on fire! 🔥🔥🔥 #UCAnationals
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Happy New Year from Morehead State
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It’s Eagle Football Time!!!! Let’s go MSU!!!
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INCREDIBLE NIGHT.
Morehead State Athletics@MSUEagles
10 Mar 2024
OVC CHAMPS! @msueaglesmbb punches the first @MarchMadnessMBB ticket! #SoarHigher
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Morehead named #3 in list of best college towns in America to start your career by Business Insider - bit.ly/2NPBZhd
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The only university in the state of Kentucky with a lake on campus 😌
Brian Milam@BrianMilamKHSAA
22 Aug 2021
It’s just the best picture I’ve ever taken… @MSUEagles @News_MSU @MSU_President @APhilpottWKYT @WKYT @Kentuckyweather @WLKYChris
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It's Blue and Gold Friday and Game Day! Follow @MSUEagles for details about tonight's game! Share your pics in your Blue and Gold MSU gear. 💙💛🦅 #EaglesAlwaysSoar
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📍Jayne Stadium One of our most famous Eagles was on campus this past week! @PhilSimmsQB - The former star QB and Super Bowl XXI MVP hosted a football camp mentoring young athletes helping them improve their skills and elevate their game. 🦅🗽 @MSUEagles @MSU_AlumniAssn
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Today we honor and observe #PatriotDay, a national day of service and remembrance. 20 years -- Always remember.
Photo of Adron Doran University Center (ADUC) with USA flags placed throughout the lawn to honor and remember. 9/11 20th Anniversary.

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𝙂𝙊 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝘿! Honored. Anxious. Excited! 🏟️ 3:10 p.m. EDT 📺 truTV We are proud of you, @MSUEaglesMBB ! Make our Blue and Gold shine bright! 💫
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“Hey Baby”- A Band and Cheer favorite every game at Morehead State
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Welcoming back our Blue and Gold!! Congratulations to @CoachPSpradlin and the @MSUEaglesMBB team for bringing home the regular season title. We aren't done yet! 💙💛
Photo of Morehead State basketball fans clapping and cheering for Head Coach Preston Spradlin

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What a win! Eagles 34- Dayton 28
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We are forever grateful for your years at Morehead State. Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle 💙💛💙💛
Morehead State Athletics@MSUEagles
29 Mar 2024
.@MSUEaglesMBB head coach Preston Spradlin has resigned his position to accept another head coaching position. Coach and his staff created a winning culture with 4 straight 20+ win seasons and 4 total OVC championships. Thank you coach! Story: bit.ly/3TW4YzW
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Today's perfect to take a walk on campus and enjoy the beautiful fall weather.
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Eagles win! Morehead State 86- Marshall 83 #OneTownOneTeam
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We like to call this view “Far Above the Rolling Campus...”
Chris Bailey
@Kentuckyweather
15 Feb 2018
Our new @wkyt First Alert SKYCAM in Morehead gives us a 360 view of the city and the gorgeous campus of @moreheadstate. Check it out. #kywx
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When your campus is literally an emoji < 🌄 > Stunning scene captured by one of our Eagles, Shianne Smith. #MoreheadState #Sunset #Appalachia
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Not even a week and we are missing our Eagles.
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Important MSU coronavirus planning communication scheduled for Thursday, March 12 at 10 a.m. - operational procedures, evaluation of travel, and planning for short-term online instruction. Students and employees should check official email.
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🏈🟦🟨🦅
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Eagle Lake — We love it. #MoreheadState 🌲 #EagleLake
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What a day! Thank you @GovAndyBeshear for recognizing @MSUEaglesCheer for their 5️⃣3️⃣ national titles and cheering on Eagle basketball in Johnson Arena! 💙💛 #MoreheadState #SOARHigher #EagleEmpire #DoanDynasty
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KY Governor Andy Beshear with Morehead State Cheer

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Happy Blue and Gold Friday, Eagles! We're seeing some gold on campus - fall is here! 🍁🍂
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Congrats @MSUEaglesBsball
Morehead State Athletics@MSUEagles
27 May 2018
OVC Champions!!
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5-0 at home! The Jason Woodman Era ⚡️
Morehead State Athletics@MSUEagles
2 Nov 2024
Another stellar defensive effort and a great day offensively too leads @MSUEaglesFB to a resounding 21-7 victory over St. Thomas. Eagles now 5-0 at home, 6-3 overall & 4-1 in @PFLNews, guaranteeing at least .500 record. @CarterCravens 196 yds, 3 TDS; @JMcCall9_20 9 tkls, INT
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How it started: How it's going:
On left 1970 Eagle mascot image, on right 2020 "Beaker" Eagle mascot

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The Class of 2021. Once an Eagle. Always an Eagle.
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It’s all wings on deck when it comes to move-in
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Move-In 2019 has officially started. Welcome to campus Class of 2023!
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MSU sport management program ranked in top 25 nationally - bit.ly/3nqd69b
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MSU is closed on 01-17-18. All administrative offices are closed and classes will not meet. Some student services will be open, check email for details. Please remain alert for weather issues and visit moreheadstate.edu or MSPR 90.3 FM for updates.

SOAR Higher

Morehead State consistently ranks among the best public regional universities in the south, recognized for strengths in space science, music, and much more.

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MSU ranked by College Consensus as one of Best Colleges and Universities in Kentucky bit.ly/2wsBhe6
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MSU will be closed both Thursday, Feb. 19 and Friday, Feb. 20
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MSU to become first Seizure Smart University in KY bit.ly/2VPhoZY
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Morehead State University Faculty and Staff share encouraging thoughts for students. #TeamKentucky #TogetherKY

Encouraging messages from Morehead State Faculty and Staff

MSU faculty and staff share encouraging thoughts for students. #TeamKentucky #TogetherKY

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Anyone remember St. Patrick's Day from 2011? We sure do! #MarchMadness
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Morehead State welcomes new Women's Basketball Head Coach Cayla Petree. #GoEagles! 🦅
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August in Eastern Kentucky — See you 🔜 Eagles! #MoreheadState #EagleLake
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Thank you Mrs. Morgan and Ella for passing out treats to our students finishing finals this week.
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All Girl @MSUCHEER is National Champs again! Congrats on # 9!
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#NeverForget
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10 Reasons Morehead State University should be your new dream school goo.gl/oA5qwp

10 Reasons Morehead State University should be your new dream school

10 Reasons Morehead State University should be your new dream school

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Eastern Kentucky Mornings 🌤️🌫️ 📍Jayne Stadium Join us next Thursday (8/31) to cheer on @MSUEaglesFB as they take on WV State at 6 p.m. Happy Friday, Eagle Nation!
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Happy Holidays from Morehead State. We hope your days have been Merry & Bright!
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Here we go! 🔹〽️🔹〽️🔹〽️ OVC CHAMPIONSHIP Ford Center @MSUEaglesMBB 🦅 vs Little Rock 8 p.m. ET | ESPN2 Let’s show up and support Coach P and team ~ ready to cheer in our 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙂𝙤𝙡𝙙!
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𝗚𝗢 𝗘𝗔𝗚𝗟𝗘𝗦! 🦅🦅🦅‼️‼️‼️💙🤩💙
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JIMMY KNOWS. 🦅
NCAA March Madness
@MarchMadnessMBB
20 Mar 2024
.@jimmyfallon’s bracket! #MarchMadness Miss. State > UNC 🔮 Samford > Kansas 👀 Morehead State 👉 Elite 8 😤 UConn 👉 National Champions 🏆
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🦅-eye view before classes start tomorrow 134 years — the tradition continues.. #MoreheadState | #SpringSemester
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Due to our website being overwhelmed with traffic. Here is the campus update about campus operations from March 13 through April 3.
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#NeverForget
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Final from Jayne Stadium. Morehead State 56- Kentucky Christian 14.
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So that is what all of the buzz is about
Chris Bailey
@Kentuckyweather
3 Jul 2019
Clouds over the campus of @moreheadstate appear to have a little 'sting' to them. #kywx
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