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College of Education and Human Services announces 41st annual Harry M. Sparks Distinguished Lecture Series

By Jillian Smith

51ĀŅĀ×’s College of Education and Human Services will host the 41st annual Harry M. Sparks Distinguished Lecture Series on Tuesday, April 28.

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students participating in Eday 2026

School of Engineering hosts E-Day 2026, largest in program history

By Annie Dail

51ĀŅĀ×’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 51ĀŅĀ× State faculty and staff.

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Dr. Brittany Wood

Political science professor named 51ĀŅĀ× Distinguished Mentor for 2026

By Dr. Amanda Joyce

In February, Dr. Brittany Wood, 51ĀŅĀ× assistant professor of political science was named the recipient of the 19th annual University Distinguished Mentor Award by an intercampus committee.

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Dr. Oliver Beckers

Biology professor and researcher discovers and names new fly species

By Dani Ray

Dr. Oliver Beckers, 51ĀŅĀ× principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has made quite the discovery: a new species of fly.

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Calloway County Public Library and 51ĀŅĀ×’s Department of History celebrate Women’s History Month

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Calloway County Public Library and the 51ĀŅĀ× Department of History will continue their joint lecture series on Sunday, March 8 at 2 p.m.

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City of 51ĀŅĀ×, Kentucky named nominee for Best Small College Town in USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

The city of 51ĀŅĀ×, Kentucky, home of 51ĀŅĀ×, has once again been nominated for Best Small College Town in the USA TODAY 10 Best Readers' Choice Awards

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Department of Music to host a pair of piano recitals March 6 and 8

By Dr. Matthew Gianforte

The 51ĀŅĀ× Department of Music is excited to present a pair of piano recitals during the first weekend of March.

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Model United Nations Team wins big at Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

The 51ĀŅĀ× Model United Nations (UN) Team took home four awards at the Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis, Missouri, on Feb. 18-21.

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Humanities+ Series focuses on the shifting landscapes of western Kentucky

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

51ĀŅĀ× State’s Humanities+ Series continues on Thursday, March 5 at 4 p.m.

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51ĀŅĀ× hosts CyberShield Community Outreach event to help protect seniors from online scams

By Dr. Faris Sahawneh

The Cybersecurity Program and the School of Engineering at 51ĀŅĀ× will host a free community event, CyberShield Community Outreach, on April 16 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at the Curris Center Theater.

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