Murray State University
Recent News About Murray State University
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English Professor named 2023 College English Teacher of the Year
Dr. Ray Horton, assistant professor in the Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University, has been named the 2023 College English Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts (KCTE/LA), a state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English.
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MSU to host multiple events throughout Black History Month and the spring semester
Murray State University and the Murray State University Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence are hosting multiple events for the campus and greater community to celebrate Black heritage throughout Black History Month in February as well as throughout the spring semester.
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Two Murray State students receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad this spring
Two Murray State students receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad this spring
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Greek life excels academically in fall 2022 semester
Murray State University Greek organizations showcased a successful fall 2022 academic semester based on the recently released grade report.
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Athletics launches the Dennis Jackson Leadership Program – Powered by Swift & Staley
Murray State Athletics officially launched the Dennis Jackson Leadership program, powered by Swift & Staley.
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Department of Art & Design kicks off the New Year with three exhibitions
The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce three exhibits displayed at the Clara M. Eagle Galleries and Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery on the sixth floor of the Doyle Price Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus.
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Racer Nation Orientation registration open for incoming freshmen and transfer students
Racer Nation Orientation registration open for incoming freshmen and transfer students
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MSU to host the McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility
Murray State University will host the McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium located on Murray State’s campus.
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Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service set for Monday, Jan. 16
Murray State University’s Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership, and Inclusive Excellence will host the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service on Monday, Jan. 16 at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott located at 1512 N. 12th Street in Murray, Kentucky.
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Dr. Tony Brannon to retire in January 2023
Murray State University Dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture Dr. Tony Brannon will leave behind a lasting legacy with more than 34 years of service to the institution while advancing teaching and learning, as well as leading numerous initiatives supporting agriculture at the local, regional, state and national levels.
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December 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List recipients announced
Murray State University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2022 semester.
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Justice Bill Cunningham awarded an honorary doctorate at Murray State University commencement
Retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham was awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University, receiving a Doctor of Laws as part of the fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.
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Nonprofit Leadership Studies program receives accreditation
The Nonprofit Leadership Studies program at Murray State University has been independently accredited for the first time in the program’s history.
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Political Science Professor Publishes The Roots of Engagement with Oxford University Press
Dr. Marc Polizzi, associate professor of Political Science at Murray State University, along with two co-authors, Dr. Moisés Arce, the Scott and Marjorie Cowen chair in Latin American Social Sciences and professor in the Department of Political Science at Tulane University, and Dr. Michael S. Hendricks, assistant professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Illinois State University, published The Roots of Engagement: Understanding Opposition and Support for Resource Extraction with Oxford University Press.
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The Dr. Jo Robertson Scholarship to support MSU Early Childhood Education students
The Dr. Jo Robertson Early Childhood Education Scholarship was established as an endowment by gifts to the Murray State University Foundation, Inc. (MSU Foundation) from family and friends of Dr. Jo Robertson as a way to memorialize her loving spirit and to assist students at Murray State University in obtaining an education to prepare them for a career in the field of early childhood education.
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MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY: Beta Alpha PSI Chapter Recognized As Superior Chapter
The Epsilon Nu Chapter of Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) at Murray State University has received international recognition as a Superior Chapter for the 32nd year in a row.
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MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY: Human Resource Management Students WIn Regional Competition
Murray State University’s Student Society for Human Resources Management chapter (SHRM) recently won the SHRM Regional Classic Student Case Competition in Bridgeport, West Virginia.
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Cost of college went up for all students at Murray State University
In-state tuition and fees rose 3 percent for 2018-19 at Murray State University, according to recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
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81 percent of applicants to Murray State University were admitted for fall 2018
At Murray State University, 85 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 60 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.
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Graduates earn 2,318 degrees, certificates from Murray State University
About 15.6 percent of the 2,318 degrees and certificates handed out by Murray State University in 2017-18 were to students in education programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.