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Lydia White

51ĀŅĀ× student selected for St. Jude clinical program

By Jillian Smith

51ĀŅĀ×’s Lydia White, a second-year speech-language pathology student from 51ĀŅĀ×, Kentucky, has been selected for the prestigious St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital clinical program.

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Dr. Jesse D. Jones, with wife Deborah

51ĀŅĀ× mourns the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× is mourning the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones, a cherished alumnus and devoted benefactor of the institution who passed away on Aug. 7.

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C. Rose Smith

Galleries kicks off fall season with ā€œThe Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibitionā€

By Ann Gosser

C. Rose Smith, juror for the exhibition will present a free, public talk at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11

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Haypeep design

Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series

By Ann Gosser

Printmaker Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will visit campus on September 9-11

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photos Tobacco Seasonal Worker and Ice Storm

Two faculty members’ works to be on display in ā€œShifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentuckyā€

By Department of Art & Design

The exhibition ā€œShifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentuckyā€ will be on display at the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on 51ĀŅĀ×’s campus, from Aug. 19- Sept. 17.

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Dr. Rafaela Negri

Faculty member appointed vice president of global veterinary pathology foundation

By Dr. Rafaela De Negri

Dr. Rafaela De Negri, veterinary pathologist and faculty member at 51ĀŅĀ×’s Breathitt Veterinary Center, has been named vice president of organizational operations for the Davis-Thompson Foundation, an internationally respected nonprofit leader in veterinary pathology education.

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Blair Bushart Gray, David Meinschein, and Samantha Rudolph

Leadership 51ĀŅĀ× 2025-2026 class includes several Racers

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

This year’s Leadership 51ĀŅĀ× Class of 2025-2026 includes two 51ĀŅĀ× staff members, as well as a member of the 51ĀŅĀ× Board of Regents.

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Frank X Walker

Author Frank X Walker to visit 51ĀŅĀ× as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Department of English and Philosophy at 51ĀŅĀ× is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Frank X Walker as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency.

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Dr. Donna Crouch

Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year

By Jillian Smith

Dr. Donna Crouch, director of 51ĀŅĀ×’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, is the recipient of the Postsecondary Professional of the Year award for the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE).

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Luke Mistone, Matthew Parenteau, and Will Vierling

College of Education and Human Services students help lead Racers to College World Series

By Jillian Smith

The 51ĀŅĀ× State Baseball team made history during the 2024–2025 season with its first-ever appearance in the College World Series, and three students from the 51ĀŅĀ× College of Education and Human Services were right there on the field, helping lead the way

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