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ThisGSPLife: Scholars

Photograph by Michael Frazier MURRAY, JOHNSON THEATRE (GSPost) – On Thursday, July 16, 2026, Scholars had the opportunity to attend the third session of “This GSP Life”. In this final edition, GSP scholars were able to impart their words of wisdom, advice, personal anecdotes, or stories about their time in the program. It allowed a…
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What does Lizzo Mean to You?
Photo by Michael Frazier Over the past weeks of the program, scholars have had the opportunity to exist and experiment in various locations. Some hangout spots have risen to higher popularity. The Inter Mural fields allow scholars to exercise their athletic capabilities and work in a team. Curris Center (the best AC on campus) provides…
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Focus area spotlight: International Relations
On Tuesday, July 15, reporters from the GSPost were able to witness an interesting take on the study of International Relations. Scholars from the International Relations focus area met with the Cultural Anthropology focus area to play a soccer match. The International Relations focus area is led by Lauren Hines, an educator at Murray High…
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In the Spotlight: Showcase Week Three
Due to the volume of performances in this showcase, scholars who already performed were not featured, along with scholars who participated multiple times during the third showcase. We appreciate and recognize the effort that these performers dedicated to perfecting their acts and apologize about the inconvenience. Each act was incredibly moving, and this was a…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Music Theory & Performance
Music is all around you. In your car rides with your best friends, concerts, even in your favorite restaurants. Tana Fields, a GSP instructor of Music Theory and Performance, has taught and covered almost every music-related subject in her 20+ years of collegiate teaching. However, this class was not just learning more about music and…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Historical Analysis
This Tuesday, July 15, journalists from the GSPost visited the Historical Analysis focus area. The scholars in the class had each researched a time period they were interested in, and created a doll inspired by the American Girl Doll brand. The overarching purpose of this project, according to teacher Hayden Osborne, is to analyze history…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Film Studies
This Tuesday, July 14, reporters from the GSPost visited the Film Studies focus area. The class discussed topics such as different movie genres and kinds of shots. Clay’s film studies class met in Faculty Hall Rm 503. They began class with an activity to start their project for the week. The Scholars were split into…
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Michael Adams: Think more Local

Photograph by Rocco Lucas On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Scholars attended their third convocation, hosted by KY Secretary of State, Michael Adams. Michael Adams is a NKU 93’ GSP Alumni and Kentucky’s 86th Secretary of State. He graduated from McCracken County Public Schools, became a first generation college student, and attended Harvard University on low-income…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Forensic Science
MURRAY, FH (GSPost) – On Wednesday, July 15, the forensic science focus area viewed a speech about DNA’s crucial role in forensic science, and conducted a simulation of Gel Electrophoresis for a case study. The class started with a whole-group discussion, and writing a Thank You letter for guest speaker Jim, who came to GSPMurray…
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Focus Area Spotlight: Philosophy
Philosophy: A Stoic Summer On Wednesday, July 15th, the philosophy class was ready to consider the world through a philosophical approach. Led by their instructor Sarah Beach, the class participated in a variety of activities aimed at becoming more mindful and comfortable with silence. The class began in the Franklin classroom with some mindful meditation…

