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Morgan leads a tour of Prefontaine Hall
A walkthrough of the nearly completed Prefontaine Hall was hosted on Wednesday evening by Dr. Jay Morgan, Morehead State’s president. Morgan was accompanied by Kim Oatman, the associate vice president for construction and CFOO at MSU, as they walked a group of Student Government Association members through the building to let them see the rooms that would be available for students in the Fall 2026 semester.
Construction, renovation at MSU grows to $350M
MOREHEAD Construction and renovations on Morehead State University’s campus are continuing to push the university into a new era. A $350 million renovation project is currently ongoing throughout MSU’s campus, in which several existing buildings will be renovated or demolished, and new structures aimed at enhancing the quality of housing and education will be constructed. kAm%96 EH@ >@DE C646?E AC@;64ED[ !C67@?E2:?6 w2== 2?5 E96 $4:6?46 2?5 t?8:?66C:?8 3F:=5:?8[ 2C6 ?62C 4@>A=6E:@? 3FE 4@?DECF4E:@?
On campus renovations are ramping up
Construction on Morehead State University’s campus is continuing to push the university into a new era. A $350 million renovation project is currently ongoing throughout MSU’s campus, in which several existing buildings will be renovated or demolished, and new structures aimed at enhancing the quality of housing and education will be constructed.
New bike path boosts safety and tourism
Morehead is looking to drive tourism by investing in walkability. The East Main Gap Connector phase of the bike and pedestrian improvement project was completed and celebrated with a ribbon cutting which took place near the Academic-Athletic Center on November 13. The project connected East Main Street between Lee Cemetery Road and Petit Avenue, this area was previously greenspace on the side of US Highway 60 but now includes a walkable path.
KFAC is making big steps with their latest exhibit
Cryptids helped the Kentucky Folk Art Center creep back into the spotlight. The closing reception for the ‘Folk Lore, Folk Tales & Folk Art’ exhibit took place at the KFAC on Tuesday and featured a lecture from Dr. Royal Berglee, a self-proclaimed bigfoot expert and Morehead State global studies professor, as well as an awards ceremony. The reception provided an opportunity for people in the surrounding region to learn more about the KFAC and the works inside.
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Members of the crowd discuss the contents of Dr. Royal Berglee's lecture at the Folk Lore, Folk Tales, & Folk Art closing reception, Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the Kentucky Folk Art Center in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Donavan Crowder | The Trail Blazer
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Jourdyn Graham (99) and Dillon Schoborough (10) take down the Davidson running back at the game against Davidson at Phil Simms Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Donavan Crowder | The Trail Blazer
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KJ Hardesty (54) lifts the Davidson running back in the air during a tackle at the game against Davidson at Phil Simms Stadium on November 1, 2025 in Morehead, Ky. Photo by Donavan Crowder | The Trail Blazer
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An exhibit captures the commonwealth
A Kentucky artist has been capturing Kentucky through his lens for over a decade. “Hallelujah Anyway: A Portrait of Kentucky”, a photography exhibit by Louisville native Micheal Morris, features images that center around Morris’ life and the connections he has made with people. “He will leave really early in the mornings and just drive somewhere, and on the way just stop and start shooting,” said Tammy Stone, the administrative coordinator at the Kentucky Folk Art Center.
25 years of storytelling at Cave Run Lake
MOREHEAD Stories sounded across the waters of Cave Run Lake. The Cave Run Storytelling Festival has concluded its 25th year of theatrics, as the annual event took place Friday and Saturday at the Twin Knobs Recreation Area. It also featured an open mic event, ghost stories and seven nationally known storytellers. kAmz:> (6:E<2>A[ 2 DE@CJE6==6C 7C@> |@F?E '6C?@?[ ~9:@[ D2:5 DE@CJE6==:?8 :D >@C6 E92? 2?
Storytelling Festival celebrates 25 years
Stories sounded off across the waters of Cave Run Lake. The Cave Run Storytelling Festival has concluded their 25 year of theatrics, the annual event took place Friday and Saturday at the Twin Knobs Recreation Area and featured an open mic event, ghost stories and seven nationally known storytellers. Kim Weitkamp, a storyteller from Mt. Vernon, Ohio, said that storytelling is more than an artform because everyone is a storyteller.
NIL works for Morehead State athlete
One student athlete at Morehead State is taking full advantage of his Name, Image and Likeness rights. Brody Perkins, a redshirt sophomore tight end on Morehead State’s football team, has a deal with The Longhairs, a company whose goal is “To inspire confidence, develop masculinity and foster community among guys growing their hair.” Perkins reached out to the company after he watched YouTube videos as a way of learning how to care for his own hair.
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