Morehead State University

Morehead State University is a public university in Morehead, Kentucky, United States. The university began as Morehead Normal School, which opened its doors in 1887. The Craft Academy for... Wikipedia

  • 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)
  • Motto:  Lux
  • Motto (English):  Light
  • Type:  Public university
  • Established:  1887
  • Academic affiliations:  Space-grant
  • Endowment:  $71 million (2022)
  • President:  Joseph A. (Jay) Morgan
  • Academic staff:  405
  • Administrative staff:  591
  • Students:  8,791 (fall 2024)
  • Undergraduates:  8,258 (fall 2024)
  • Postgraduates:  533 (fall 2024)
  • Campus:  Rural 700 acres (2 km 2)
  • Colors:  Blue and Gold
  • Mascot:  Beaker
  • Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I FCS, OVC, Pioneer Football League
  • Website:  www.moreheadstate.edu
  • Data source:  DuckDuckGo