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51ĀŅĀ× and Universidad EIA launch dual degree partnership in Engineering Physics with Aerospace Engineering track

By Dr. Ruben Ricardo Month

The Institute for International Studies at 51ĀŅĀ× has announced the signing of a new dual degree agreement with Universidad EIA in MedellĆ­n, Colombia, marking a significant milestone in the institutions’ growing academic collaboration.

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The 51ĀŅĀ× State News receives four awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference in Georgia

By Leigh Landini Wright

The 51ĀŅĀ× State News received four awards at the recent Southeast Journalism Conference in Cartersville, Georgia.

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EdSights resource launched for student success

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× has partnered with EdSights, a resource that utilizes an AI-powered chatbot via text messaging to support student engagement and success.

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Cyber Team places first in Kentucky at the Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

By Cheryl Calvert

51ĀŅĀ×’s Cyber Team achieved first place in Kentucky on Feb. 7, at the Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier.

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Racer Report: Feb. 16-20

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

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

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Theatre Arts program presents Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The 51ĀŅĀ× Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts is pleased to present Fool for Love, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m.

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26th annual Shakespeare Festival

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The 26th annual 51ĀŅĀ× Shakespeare Festival returns to the beautifully renovated Lovett Auditorium on the campus of 51ĀŅĀ× in March 2026

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51ĀŅĀ× partners with Kentucky Court Designated Workers to support juvenile diversion through mentoring course

By Jillian Smith

51ĀŅĀ×’s Criminal Justice program has launched a unique partnership with Kentucky Court Designated Workers (CDWs) to support youth participating in juvenile diversion through structured, supervised mentoring.

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51ĀŅĀ× State continues to lead $1.5 million environmental science initiative for regional high school students

By Alexandra Sherwood and Dr. Renee Fister

Under the leadership of Principal Investigator and Associate Provost Dr. Renee Fister, 51ĀŅĀ× is utilizing a $1.5 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to integrate advanced environmental science into the curriculum at McCracken County High School (MCHS)

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

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

Printmaker Acadia Kandora will visit campus March 10-13

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