Morehead State University

Morehead State University (MSU) is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky. The university began as Morehead Normal School, which opened its doors in 1887. The Craft Academy for Excellence in Science and Mathematics, a two-year residential early college high school on the university's campus, was established in 2014.

For the university in Moorhead, Minnesota, see Minnesota State University Moorhead.

Morehead State University
Former name
Morehead Normal School (1887–1922)
Morehead State Normal School (1922–1926)
Morehead State Normal School and Teachers College (1926–1930)
Morehead State Teachers College (1930–1948)
Morehead State College (1948–1966)
MottoLux
Motto in English
Light
TypePublic university
Established1887
Academic affiliations
Space-grant
Endowment$71 million (2022)
PresidentJoseph A. (Jay) Morgan
Academic staff
405
Administrative staff
591
Students8,619 (Fall 2023)
Undergraduates8,059 (Fall 2023)
Postgraduates560 (Fall 2023)
Location
Morehead
,
Kentucky
,
United States

38.189°N 83.431°W / 38.189; -83.431
CampusRural 700 acres (2 km²)
ColorsBlue and Gold
   
NicknameEagles
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I FCS
OVC, Pioneer Football League
MascotBeaker
Websitewww.moreheadstate.edu
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