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UPCOMING EVENTS
Join us for the 41st Harry M. Sparks Distinguished Lecture Series as we welcome Dr. Kerry Magro.
Dr. Magro is a autistic professional speaker, author and consultant to Netflix Love on the Spectrum U.S.
PRESS RELEASES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Do you know a staff member who goes the extra mile to support students, faculty and colleagues? Nominations are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Staff Support Award!
Help us recognize those who make a meaningful difference in our College community by submitting a nomination today.
Nominations are due Wednesday, April 15.
✨ Celebrate the educators who make a difference every day! ✨
Submit your nominations for Outstanding Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School and High School Educators by Friday, April 3.
Award recipients will be honored at the Sparks Lecture on Tuesday, April 28.
Nominate an inspiring educator and help us recognize excellence in teaching!
FACULTY UPDATE
Congratulations to Dr. Jamie Mahoney on recieving the 2026 Council for Exceptional Children Outstanding Student Chapter Advisor Award recipient!
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!
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!
STUDENT UPDATES
Please congratulate these students on being accepted into the 2026-2027 PDS Program!
Vannessa Adams- Middle School Math
Peyton Belcher- Ag
Brylie Brands- Middle School English
Haleigh Cline- Middle School English and Science
Addeline Conger- Elementary
Madison Curry- Elementary
Emma Duggan- Middle School Math and English
Emma English- Middle School Social Studies
Grant Godwin- Middle School Social Studies
Gabe Gunter- HPE
Olivia Hargis- Art
Gracie Harned- Elementary
Cadin Hawkins- Middle School Social Studies
Cordia Hood- Elementary
Addison Jermome- Elementary
Haddie Kelso- Elementary
Althea Lafrance- Middle School Science and Social Studies
Zoe Long- Elementary
Kaya Martinez- HPE
Sydnee Perdue (Page)- Elementary
Robin Potts- Middle School Science
Elyse Quinn- Middle School Science and English
Gracie Sayre- IECE
Rylee Tanner- AG
Reagan True- Elementary
Halle Williams- Elementary
STUDENT ORGANIZATION UPDATES
Alpha Upsilon Alpha Literacy Honors Society met last week and helped judge the KET Young Writers Statewide Contest! KET traveled to MSU to introduce AUA members to the KET resources and gave us directions on how to judge.
Murray State FCS majors attended the KY FCCLA State Leadership Conference in Louisville March 24th-27th. Students took part in a variety of competitions and leadership activities. Five students competed in 3 STAR Event categories and all earned gold medals.
Lacie Laws won a seat on the State Executive Council serving as the first post-secondary officer in the history of the organization. She will serve as Parliamentarian for the 2026-2027 school year. Other students judged competitive events. We had a recruitment booth at the conference and made valuable connections with several students interested in the field.
We had 2 students pledged MSU in the Say Yes to FCS signing ceremony.
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK
Pilot Academy
Monday, March 30
Dean Whaley visited Hickman, Kentucky to attend Fulton County High School’s Pilot Academy Appreciation Luncheon—celebrating a program that’s expanding opportunities for students and strengthening pathways to higher education.
Made possible through generous donor support, the Pilot Academy empowers FCHS juniors and seniors to get a head start on their futures by earning dual-credit through WKCTC and Murray State University.
High School Visit: Madisonville North Hopkins High School
Friday, March 20
Dual credit education students from Madisonville North Hopkins High School, led by Teacher/Educators Rising sponsor Carrie Durban, recently connected with our team for a “Why Teach” presentation led by Kem Cothran, K-12 Placement Liaison for COEHS.
First-Gen 5K
Saturday, March 28
Dr. Kim Vigil and HPE students participated in the First-Gen 5K on Saturday, March 28.
Congrats to Dr. Vigil on her time of 19:32!
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
COEHS CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
Spring Semester - 2026
January 12- Spring Term Begins
January 19- Campus Closed
March 4- First Half Semester Ends
March 5- Second Half Semester Begins
March 16-20- Spring Break
March 25- Racer Day
April 21- RNO
April 22- Spring Senior Breakfast
April 25- RNO
April 28- Sparks Lecture
May 9- Spring Commencement (in Racer Arena due to CFSB Renovation)
June 4- RNO
June 6- RNO
June 16- RNO
June 18- RNO
July 8- RNO
August 4- RNO
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