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Hometown: Jackson, MO

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – ’98, Bachelors in Advertising; ’01, Masters in Organizational Communication and Leadership; â€™17, Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Studies

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The culture of the campus community and the people that work here.

My favorite place on campus: Wow, if I only could choose one, I would choose the Quad. I love just walking around that side of campus.

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Attend an athletic event or stop in at one of the many local eateries!

Advice for future Racers: Come visit campus so you can get a glimpse of all the great things taking place on campus. From the new facilities to outstanding academic programs to a vibrant student life—there is something here for you. I would love to take some time and introduce you to the "finest place we know."

Hometown: Louisville, KY

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – ’09, Bachelors in Electronic Media; â€™11, Masters in College Student Personnel

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The family atmosphere that’s found on campus. That and the ice cream in the dining hall!

My favorite place on campus: The Wellness Center. It’s a great place to meet other students while getting into shape.

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Play the amazing golf courses in the area.

Advice for future Racers: Be active and get involved. There are so many chances to try new things and meet new people. Take advantage of them!

Hometown: Yateley, England

Degree(s) Earned: Barton College, NC – ’00, Bachelors in Physical Education K-12 Teaching; Middle Tennessee State University, TN – ’02, Masters in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Safety; Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – Currently completing an Ed.D. in P-20 and Community Leadership

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: Family atmosphere

My favorite place on campus: Â鶹´«Ã½ State Arboretum at Pullen Farm

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Watching my son and his teammates play soccer at Bee Creek Soccer Fields

Advice for future Racers: Understand that everyone is here to help you…just reach out!

Hometown: Owensboro, KY

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University- '99, Bachelor's in Marketing

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: It truly is a home away from home.

My favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus: The CFSB Center for the great sports atmosphere and the Quad because our campus is so beautiful.

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Enjoy Miller Memorial Golf Course or some of the great local eateries.

Advice for future Racers: Get out there and get involved. You will get so much out of Â鶹´«Ã½ State and make memories that last a lifetime.

Hometown: Jeffersonville, IN

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – ’21, Bachelors in Business Administration

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The basketball games.

My favorite place on campus: The Quad

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Shop at Walmart

Advice for future Racers: Get involved and meet new people.

Hometown: Savannah, TN

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – ’04, Bachelor in Criminal Justice; ’12, Masters in Organizational Communication and Leaderships; â€™18, Masters in Human Development and Leadership

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The feeling of home that is established here by the faculty, staff and the students.

My favorite place on campus: Pogue Library

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Watch movies at Cheri Theatre or hang out with my friends and get Dairy Queen when it’s open.

Advice for future Racers: Come into college with an open mind, ready for new adventures and ready to do things outside of your comfort zone.

Hometown: Â鶹´«Ã½, KY

Degree(s) Earned: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University – ’91, Bachelors in Business/Fashion Merchandising

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The friendly students, faculty and staff. The campus is beautiful, also!

My favorite place on campus: The soccer field and the Curris Center

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Go to the lake to fish, boat and kayak and spend time with family and friends. I also love eating at our locally-owned restaurants!

Advice for future Racers: Get involved, and participate in everything "Racer Life" has to offer you.

Hometown: Â鶹´«Ã½, KY

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: Welcoming atmosphere

My favorite place on campus: Pogue Library

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Boating in LBL

Advice for future Racers: Make the most of your time here!

Hometown: Kirksey, KY

Degree(s) Earned and Year: ’22, Bachelor of Science in Organization Communication & Nonprofit Leadership Studies

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: I love Â鶹´«Ã½'s Homecoming Parade! It's something I went to every year growing up and it was even more special to get to be in the parade as a student.

My favorite place on campus: Wilson Hall

My favorite thing to do off-campus:  It's so much fun to drive to Belew's to get milkshakes & explore Land Between the Lakes!

Advice for future Racers: Don't be afraid to reach out to people & make new friends!

Hometown: Steeleville, IL

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - '99 Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science Middle/Secondary Education, '01 Master of Arts in Secondary Education

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: Its southern charm and the friendliness of the professors, students and community!

My favorite place on campus: The Quad! This is where my husband and I spent a part of our first date, and where he proposed 1 year later!

My favorite thing to do off-campus: You can usually find my family chasing a ball ... golf, volleyball, basketball!

Advice for future Racers: When you arrive on campus, get involved! Make the most of every moment ... make new friends, build relationships with your professors, get involved in whatever you are passionate about and embrace all that Â鶹´«Ã½ State has to offer!

Hometown: Brownsville, TN

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - '22 Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The supportive community.

My favorite place on campus: CFSB Center

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Trying out new foods at the local restaurants.

Advice for future Racers: Get involved! Enjoy everything that Â鶹´«Ã½ State can offer you, but don't forget to stay focused on class too!

Hometown: Williamsburg, KY

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - '23 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The tight-knit community that the town and university has. Along with the accessibility students have to faculty and staff.

My favorite place on campus: Carr Hall

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Going to Burrito Shack and the Cheri Theatre.

Advice for future Racers: Find a student organization that you best fit in with!

Hometown: Wilmore, KY

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - ’23 Bachelor of Science in Public and Community Health

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The friendly community for students on and off campus.

My favorite place on campus: Clark Residential College

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Catch a movie at the Cheri Theatre or watch a game.

Advice for future Racers: Don’t go home every weekend, get involved and take advantage of what Â鶹´«Ã½ State has to offer!

Hometown: St. Jacob, IL

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - ’24, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The amazing and friendly community.

My favorite place on campus: The Thoroughbred Room

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Hike at Land Between the Lakes

Advice for future Racers: Push yourself out of your comfort zone because that's the only way for your comfort zone to grow!

Hometown: Â鶹´«Ã½, KY

Degree(s) Earned and Year: Â鶹´«Ã½ State University - ’11, Career and Technical Education - Business and Marketing

My favorite thing about Â鶹´«Ã½ State: The family atmosphere and friendliness of the community.

My favorite place on campus: Roy Stewart Stadium, I grew up watching football games here as a child and now get to enjoy games each fall with my own kids.

My favorite thing to do off-campus: Spend time with my family at the lake and enjoy all of the delicious local and regional restaurants.

Advice for future Racers: Get involved early and don't be afraid to put yourself out there.