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Morehead State UniversityBrian Milam was recruited from Louisville Butler High School to play baseball at Morehead State – that started a journey that carried him into the living rooms across Kentucky as a sports anchor and reporter at WYMT and WKYT-TV. -
Morehead State UniversityFor Michelle Canning, the journey to Nashville started as a child in Massachusetts and then to one of the renowned schools of traditional music at Morehead State University. She is a musician, singer, songwriter and works for the Grand Ole Opry.
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Robin Webb’s path to public service is anything but ordinary — from working in the mining industry, to building a career as a lawyer and legal counsel, to serving in the Kentucky House of Representatives, and now as a Kentucky State Senator representing the 18th District. -
David Holton made history when he became Kentucky’s first blind judge – serving in the Jefferson District Court for 10 years.
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Willie Blair grew up playing little-league baseball in eastern Kentucky. From college ball as an Eagle to the bright lights and 12 seasons ofthemajor league, Blair talks about thehighs, the challenges and lessons that come from chasing a dream.
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Ted Docks is a two-time graduate of MSU and a former Eagle basketball player whose drive, discipline, and leadership have carried him across the country — and now to his newest role as Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Field Office.
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Drummer Pat Petrillo’s performances have been seen on major stages, television, Broadway, and countless recordings. His precision, creativity, and unmistakable feel have made him one of the most sought-after drummers in the business.
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Jon Wise, better known across Kentucky’s wrestling scene as JR Roc, is one of those unforgettable stories. While attending MSU, Jon stepped into the world of professional wrestling, carving out a career built on grit, charisma, and sheer determination.
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Mike Breeze’s creative journey has taken him from the classrooms of Morehead State University to directing theatre companies, writing and editing for print, and serving in ministry.
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On October 18, 2025, Morehead State football great Phil Simms – a NY Giant first round pick and Super Bowl XXI MVP, returned to campus where MSU honored him with the naming of Phil Simms Stadium.
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Jennifer Carter Malphrus serves as the Director of the Center for STEM+eXcellence, a role in which she oversees initiatives like SpaceTrek—a hands-on, residential summer program in space systems engineering designed to empower female students.
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Bill and Susette Redwine are a husband-and-wife team whose stories began right here at Morehead State as students and collectively totaled more than 70 years of service to MSU.