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UPCOMING EVENTS
We hope you’ll join us as we kick off Homecoming Saturday with the 2026 COEHS Homecoming Breakfast before the parade and other festivities begin.
📅 Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8–9:30 a.m.
📍 Murray Middle School Cafeteria
This is a great opportunity for our COEHS community- including faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends, and families- to come together, reconnect, and start the day with good food and plenty of Racer spirit.
This year's Outstanding Alumni is Tim McGinnis! Stay tuned for a press release.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Need to reserve a room? Please use our new and improved room reservation form—special thanks to Missy and Cooper for making the update possible!
Faculty are invited to apply for these fast-paced, creative presentations to share and celebrate Research and Creative Activity across campus. In addition to all of CHFA, I am sending out emails to CHFA faculty that received tenure and/or promotion last year and faculty that were on sabbatical, encouraging them to apply.
Faculty can find more information about the symposium and the application here.
The application deadline is October 2, 2026, and presenters will be notified by November 2, 2026. The symposium will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2027, at 3:30 pm.
COEHS AI-Generated Content & Design Guidelines
As we continue to strengthen the COEHS brand and ensure our materials are professional and consistent, I wanted to share a few guidelines regarding AI-generated visuals and design requests.
AI-Generated Images & Graphics
Please do not use AI-generated images, illustrations or graphics in materials representing COEHS. This includes flyers, social media content, digital signage, event promotions, and other materials shared with students, faculty, staff, or the public.
AI can be a helpful tool for brainstorming and other behind-the-scenes work, but AI-generated visuals can create concerns about accuracy, quality, authenticity, and brand consistency. Whenever possible, I want our marketing materials to showcase the real people, programs, and experiences that make COEHS unique.
Please use original COEHS photos, University-approved photos and brand assets, appropriately licensed stock photography or professionally designed graphics that follow Murray State and COEHS branding.
Need Something Designed?
Please reach out! If you need a flyer, social media graphic, digital signage, event promotion, or another marketing piece, I’m more than happy to create something for you.
Please send requests at least 48 hours before you need the completed material. This gives me enough time to design the piece, send it to you for review, and make any needed changes. Larger or more involved projects may require additional time, so the more notice you can give me, the better!
When sending a request, please include as much information as you can — what you’re promoting, the necessary text and details, where the material will be used, and when you need it.
My goal is to make this process as easy as possible while ensuring the materials we put out are polished, professional, and something we can be proud to have representing COEHS.
As always, if you have questions or aren't sure what you need, feel free to reach out!
Thank you!
Jill
Get Involved with the 2026 Educators Rising Conference
Get Involved with the 2026 Educators Rising Conference
The Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) is preparing for the Murray State Regional Educators Rising Conference on November 19 from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. in the Curris Center. Last year, nearly 300 students from 22 high schools attended, and we hope to welcome even more future educators this year!
Faculty are invited to get involved by:
Hosting a program table during the browsing session from 8–9 a.m.
Presenting a 40-minute breakout session that inspires students to pursue careers in education.
Judging one of 17 student competitions showcasing students’ skills and creativity.
Educators Rising helps high school students explore the education profession and begin their journey toward becoming future teachers.
Interested in participating? Contact Ashley Bourke at abourke@murraystate.edu.
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.
In an effort to showcase the outstanding work of our College of Education and Human Services faculty, we will be highlighting recent presentations, publications, and other scholarly accomplishments.
Please use the Google form below to submit any recent professional accomplishments. Submissions will be featured on our COEHS bulletin board and shared on our social media platforms to celebrate and promote the impactful work happening across our college.
Thank you for helping us showcase the excellence within COEHS!
CLASSROOM UPDATES
Last week was certainly a busy one across COEHS! With not one, but two fire alarms disrupting classes throughout Alexander Hall, our students and faculty had to do a little adjusting along the way.
Our SLP graduate students made the most of one interruption by simply taking their lesson outside and continuing class in the fresh air.
It was a great example of our COEHS community staying flexible and making the most of every learning opportunity—no matter where the classroom happens to be!
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
College Highlight Game: COEHS
Saturday, September 26
The COEHS crew enjoyed spending some time at the President’s Tailgate before cheering on the Racers at tonight’s College Spotlight football game!
Madisonville Community College Regional Partnership Meeting
Monday, September 28
Dr. Samir Patel and Dr. Abbie Morris represented COEHS at the Madisonville Community College Regional Partnership Meeting.
Throughout the meeting, they connected with regional partners while participating in team-building activities and leadership analyses focused on collaboration and continued growth.
Madisonville Community College Regional Partnership Meeting
Tuesday, September 29
Dr. Abbie Morris joined students from the Graves County, Henderson County, and Union County Education Pathways programs for a day of learning and connection at Graves County High School.
Students stepped inside classrooms to observe educators in action, participated in roundtable discussions, and connected with others who share their interest in the field of education.
Town and Gown Community Innovation Breakfast
Wednesday, September 30
Dr. Jessica Pryor represented COEHS at Murray State’s Town & Gown Innovation Breakfast at the Calloway County Public Library.
Dr. Pryor presented “The Power of Experiential Learning in the Age of GenAI: Authentic Minds in a Digital World,” highlighting the value of meaningful, experiential learning in an increasingly AI-driven educational landscape.
The Town & Gown Innovation Breakfast brought together Murray State faculty and community partners to showcase expertise, innovation, and opportunities across the University while strengthening connections between campus and the broader community.
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Fall Semester - 2026
Student Picnic- August 27
Scholarship Banquet- September 22
Fall Break- October 8-9
Homecoming Breakfast and Tent City- October 17
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE
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