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WELCOME BACK!
We hope everyone has a great start to the fall 2025 semester!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us on Thursday, August 28 for the annual COEHS student picnic!
This is a great opportunity to connect with first time freshman and returning students.
🎉 Join the Celebration! 🎉
HPE Marks 100 Years with events all semester long.
September 6: Pickleball Tournament
October 19-20: PE Professional Development & KY Shape Future Professionals Conference
November 1: Homecoming Parade and Tent City
PRESS RELEASES
Will Vierling, a junior criminal justice major, Matthew Parenteau, a graduate student in human development and leadership and Luke Mistone, a junior health and physical education major.
Pictured left to right: Dr. Don Robertson, Ashley Ireland, Peggy Whaley, Penny Perkins, Dr. Kristen Whipple, Dr. Jessica Pryor, Marshall Hayes, Jenifer Hart (virtual), Dr. Alaina Steele, Kayla Powell, Dr. Abbigail Morris, Dr. Ben Littlepage and Dr. David Whaley.
FACULTY UPDATES
Dr. Samir Patel, and Dr. Abbie Morris, joined the Hopkins County Teach Together PD session to connect with teachers about graduate opportunities in the College of Education & Human Services.
Dr. Donna Crouch, Dr. Eric Batts, and Blake Kennedy (UAS Coordinator, Hutson School of Agriculture) took center stage at the KACTE AI & Emerging Tech Training—sharing bold, tech-forward strategies to grow and enhance CTE programs.
🎤 With over 175 attendees across two packed sessions, they’re helping lead the way in bringing AI and emerging technologies into today’s classrooms.
Over 25 current or former MSU graduate students in the Library Media Program attended the Kentucky Association of School Librarians Summer Refresher in Louisville on July 15th.
Terri Grief presented two sessions at the refresher. Librarians from Grant County to Hickman County attended.
PROGRAM UPDATES
The HPE program is celebrating it's centennial year- a legacy built on hands-on learning, student opportunities, and shaping future educators and professionals in the field.
WHAT YOU MISSED THIS SUMMER!
SPOL Planning
Friday, August 15
COEHS Program coordinators gathered for the inaugural SPOL planning where the Office of Institutional Effectiveness provided insight on how to successfully submit reports.
Kentucky Center for School Safety (KCSS) and CHA
Friday, June 13
CHA students helped KCSS pack emergency supply backpacks, which were distributed to teachers across the state.
Partner and Connect Grant
Wednesday, July 30
The College of Education and Human Services, in partnership with the Western Kentucky Educational Cooperative (WKEC), welcomed the newest cohort of Partner and Connect students! Launched in 2023, this impactful grant program is helping shape the next generation of school counselors—bringing vital support to districts that need it most
KASA Conference
July 23-25
TQI represented the College at the KASA conference, where they connected with school leaders from all over the state.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are excited to offer faculty and staff the opportunity to update their professional headshots! Whether you need a new photo for your university profile, website, or any other professional purpose, we’ve made it easy for you to schedule a session.
How to Schedule Your Appointment:
Simply use the online appointment calendar to select a time that works best for you! An email follow-up will be sent after an appointment is made.
Using technology like AI or virtual reality in the classroom?
Is your class working on a super cool project?
Schedule a time for me to stop by and grab photos (or video) of your students using technology to enhance their learning.
You can also schedule a time for me to grab photos of group work, class projects, etc.
If you already have photos, feel free to submit them here using the photo folder link!
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2025
August 21-First Gen Meet and Greet
August 28-Student Picnic
August 29- Board of Regents Meeting
September 1- University Closed
September 5-7- Family Weekend
October 8- First Half of the Semester Ends
October 9-10- Fall Break
October 13- Second Half Begins
October 31-November 1- Homecoming Weekend
November 5- First Gen Celebration
November 15- Racer Day
November 18- Senior Breakfast
November 26-28- Thanksgiving Break
December 12- Board of Regents Meeting
December 13- Commencement
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