The state colleges formerly designated as Eastern Kentucky State College, Morehead State College, Murray State College, Western Kentucky State College, Northern Kentucky State College, and Kentucky State College may be known and recognized as Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Western Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University, and Kentucky State University.
State universities recognized -- Names
KRS § 164.290, under STATE UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES -- COUNCIL ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION -- HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE.
KRS § 164.290