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Racer Report: Oct. 20-24

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 Oct. 20-24.

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Gregory Scott Cook, ā€œNo, Where?ā€

Department of Art & Design and University Galleries set to host annual Holiday Art Auction on Nov. 14

By Ann Gosser

The 51ĀŅĀ× State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to host the 2025 annual Holiday Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 14

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51ĀŅĀ× to host Racer Day event on November 15

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

Geared toward prospective students and families, event will provide helpful information from recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid, scholarships, housing and more

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Nurse Anesthesia Program achieves 94% first-time pass rate and 100% overall pass rate on board exams

By Dani Ray

51ĀŅĀ×’s Nurse Anesthesia Program recently achieved a 94% first-time pass rate on board exams with a 100% overall pass rate.

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Helen LaFrance

Helen LaFrance’s art at 51ĀŅĀ×: a celebration of memory, faith and community

By Dr. Jeff McLaughlin

The Paducah Historical Preservation Group, Inc. (PHPG) proudly announces the opening of ā€œThe Life and Art of Helen LaFrance: A Vision in Memory and Spirit,ā€

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Rooks Russell and Brea Sona rehearsing for The Balcony Scene

Theatre Arts Department set to perform ā€œThe Balcony Sceneā€ Oct. 23-26

By Brent Menchinger

The 51ĀŅĀ× Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts will perform ā€œThe Balcony Scene,ā€ a play by Will Calhoun at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23-25 and 2:30 p.m. Oct. 26 on the third floor of the Wilson Hall Studio Theatre.

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a sample of the art pieces on exhibit

Department of Art & Design hosts senior exhibitions

By Ann Gosser

The 51ĀŅĀ× Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for Fall 2025.

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Greek Life celebrates accolades, fall recruitment

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× Greek Life recently received a multitude of accolades across its various fraternity and sorority chapters.

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Don Gonyea

McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility returns to Lovett Auditorium on Oct. 22

By Aviva Yasgur

The McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility will bring award-winning National Public Radio (NPR) National Political Correspondent Don Gonyea to the stage of Lovett Auditorium on 51ĀŅĀ× State’s campus on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

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Dr. Esther Malm

Humanities+ Series focuses on ā€œThe Science of a Super Lifeā€

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

51ĀŅĀ×’s Humanities+ Series continues on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall Room 208 with a presentation on ā€œThe Science of a Super Life: Applying Longevity Principles for Successā€

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