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51ĀŅĀ×’s economic impact is highlighted in recent report

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

Updated study shares that University generates more than $633 million in economic output activity for the Commonwealth

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Alumni Association celebrates 10 Golden Horseshoe Award winners

By Carrie McGinnis

51ĀŅĀ× Alumni Association (51ĀŅĀ×AA) honored 10 alumni on Sept. 20 at the Golden Horseshoe Luncheon.

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51ĀŅĀ× recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 34th consecutive year and earns #1 ā€œBest Value Schoolā€ designation in the South region

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 34th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by the national college guide.

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Racer Report

By Dani Ray

The latest 51ĀŅĀ× Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of Sept. 16-20.

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Statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management reports enrollment boom, announces new Industrial Cybersecurity Certificate program

By Dani Ray

51ĀŅĀ×’s statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management (CNM) has experienced an 84 percent enrollment growth rate in its bachelor’s degree program in just three short years.

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51ĀŅĀ× recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2024-2025 rankings

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2024-2025 ā€œBest Collegesā€ rankings.

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51ĀŅĀ× holds ribbon cutting for DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 for the official opening of the DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena inside the Curris Center.

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Author Jennifer Haigh named as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer’s Residency

By Carrie Jerrell

The Department of English and Philosophy at 51ĀŅĀ× is pleased to announce acclaimed author Jennifer Haigh as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer in Residency.

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McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility returns to Lovett Auditorium on Sept. 19

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

The McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility will bring noted KET Public Affairs Director Renee Shaw to the stage of Lovett Auditorium on 51ĀŅĀ× State’s campus on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

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51ĀŅĀ× recognized by Niche, student reviews in numerous categories

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

University ranks as the top public regional comprehensive university in Kentucky

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