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Drs. Neil V. Weber, Maeve McCarthy, & Ed Thome

Dr. Ed Thome named recipient of 2025-26 Neil Weber Award for Excellence in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering & Technology

By Angela Guyton

51ĀŅĀ× proudly announces that Dr. Ed Thome, associate professor and former chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department, has been awarded the prestigious 2025-2026 Neil Weber Award for Excellence in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology (JCSET)

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Dr. Jackson and Gillis Bridges

51ĀŅĀ× receives gift from the Bridges family

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× has received a gift from the Bridges family that provides a significant historical and genealogical account of the west Kentucky region, specifically Trigg County.

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Cinema International program ready for another exciting season

By Katy Taylor

51ĀŅĀ×’s Cinema International program is excited to announce another season of films that support the University’s educational mission.

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Emery Vickery

Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management reports third consecutive year of record enrollment

By Dr. Michael Ramage

51ĀŅĀ×’s statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management (CNM) continues to set new benchmarks

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Kara Dowdy

Alumna honored as Kentucky Department of Education award recipient

By Jillian Smith

51ĀŅĀ× College of Education and Human Services alumna Kara Dowdy has been named a recipient of the 2026 Kentucky Teacher Achievement Award.

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Dr. Narayan Chandra Paul

Breathitt Veterinary Center announces new director

By Dr. Rafaela De Negri

The Breathitt Veterinary Center at 51ĀŅĀ× is excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Narayan Chandra Paul as its new director.

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51ĀŅĀ× recognized nationally as a ā€˜Best Bang for the Buck’ by Washington Monthly

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× has once again been highlighted as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly as the University is recognized in the publication’s ā€œBest Bang for the Buckā€ South region category for 2025.

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Katy Hancock and Chris Wooldridge

New criminal justice concentration for MBA coming in spring 2026

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× is excited to offer a new criminal justice concentration within its Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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Evy Poumpouras

Former Secret Service Special Agent Evy Poumpouras to speak at 51ĀŅĀ×

By Aviva Yasgur

51ĀŅĀ× welcomes former Secret Service Special Agent and Interrogator Evy Poumpouras for an engaging program focused on leadership on Thursday, Sept. 25, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Lovett Auditorium.

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Dr. Tim Todd

Dr. Tim Todd to return to position as tenured faculty member

By 51ĀŅĀ× Public Relations

51ĀŅĀ× Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Tim Todd will be returning to his position as a tenured faculty member in the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business, effective Nov. 1, 2025.

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