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🌱 Why Morehead State just earned another big national distinction

Morehead, Kentucky Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Morehead! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Morehead State just earned another big national distinction
  • Thinking about nuclear medicine? Know MSU’s strict program requirements first
  • When Louisville hosts Morehead State in 2026, what’s at stake?

Also on today's calendar: EKY Ecosystem Convening.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Sunday: Humid with a t-storm in spots, with a high of 78 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Morehead State named one of top regional schools (the-messenger.com) — Morehead residents can take pride that Morehead State University has again been named a national College of Distinction for 2026-27, its fifth time earning the honor. The recognition highlights MSU’s strengths in hands-on learning, student-faculty relationships, affordability, and support for areas like business, education, nursing, career development, and military students.
   

2. Nuclear Medicine Technology, BS (moreheadstate.edu) — If you’re in or near Morehead and interested in advanced imaging careers, Morehead State’s 13‑month Nuclear Medicine Technology program offers classroom and clinical training with PET and SPECT systems. The piece explains selective admission, the extra requirements beyond general MSU admission, and how ARRT ethics reviews can affect eligibility for certification and program entry.
   

3. Everything we know about Louisville basketball's 2026-27 schedule (on3.com subscription) — Louisville’s 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule now includes a November 7 home game against Morehead State, giving local fans another chance to see their hometown university on a big stage. The Cardinals also open with Chattanooga and have challenging ACC and neutral-site matchups lined up, but exact conference dates are still to come.
   

4. Team Kentucky (ky.gov) — Morehead workers at Commonwealth Cooperage are among over 7,400 Kentuckians set to receive new state-supported job training through the Bluegrass State Skills Corp. Gov. Andy Beshear’s announcement highlights millions in training funds and tax credits aimed at upgrading skills across manufacturing, health care, and other industries, including a specific allocation benefiting employees in Morehead.
   

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  • Sunset - Mastronardi Produce posted a job opening for Hilo Driver (Forklift) Shipping 12:30pm - 10pm in Morehead. Apply here.
  • Hut American Group, LLC posted a job opening for Team Member in Morehead. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Morehead here.

Ok Morehead! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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