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2008

April 2, 2008
Gyndel E. Garnett Scholarship for Graves Co. Students Established at MSU
The youngest of 13 children of the late George and Fannie Garnett, he attended elementary and secondary schools in Graves County and Mayfield. MORE

2007

December 28, 2007
Hill Family Agriculture Scholarship and Fund for Excellence Established at MSU
Murray State University is proud to announce the Hill Family Agriculture Scholarship and the Hill Family Student Development Fund for Excellence. MORE

November 19, 2007
Dr. C.C. Lowry Pre-Medical Scholarship Fund Established at MSU
Murray State University pre-medical students will continue to benefit from the legacy of the late Dr. C.C. Lowry. Beloved physician of the Murray and Calloway County community for 52 years, it was Dr. Lowry's wish, along with his wife Betty, to establish the Conie Crittenden Lowry Pre-medical Scholarship Fund. MORE

October 19, 2007
Dr. Hal and Jane Seaton Establish Fund for Excellence in International Education
Dr. Hal and Jane Seaton of Athens, Ga., have recently pledged $100,000 to establish the Dr. Hal and Jane Seaton Fund for Excellence in International Education at Murray State University. MORE

September 30, 2005 to September 25, 2007
Jesse L. Jones Family
A new Murray State University landmark, the Jesse L. Jones Family Clock Tower, was made possible by the support of private donors, but primarily a major gift from MSU alumnus Jesse D. Jones. MORE

August 31, 2007
The Power of a Bequest: MSU Receives A Generous Gift for Scholarships
Murray State University has received one of its largest single gifts to date benefiting Illinois students. MSU alumnus the late Jeffrey Clarke of Pecatonica, Ill., established the Jeffrey J. and Sallie Clarke Endowed Scholarship in memory of his late wife, Sallie, and out of his love for MSU. MORE

July 18, 2007
Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II
Harry L. Crisp II and the late Rosemary Berkel Crisp, devoted supporters of Murray State University and the surrounding communities, through their generous gifts have funded the Rosemary and Harry L. Crisp II Soccer Complex at MSU. MORE

March 26, 2007
Donor Spotlight: Benson D. Blackie
Benson D. Blackie of Benton, Ky., friend and generous supporter of Murray State University, knows the value of an international education. MORE

2006

December 28, 2006
Geoscience Research and Field Study Fund is Established at MSU
Dr. Peter Whaley, retired professor of geosciences at Murray State University, and Robert Hulse, a 1971 MSU geology alumnus, have together established the Dr. Peter W. Whaley and Robert C. Hulse Fund for Excellence in Research Presentation and Field Trips in Geosciences. MORE

December 11, 2006
Higginson Study Abroad Scholarship Established
Dr. Bonnie and Cliff Higginson of Murray, out of their genuine love and appreciation of Murray State University, have recently established the Bonnie and Cliff Higginson Study Abroad Scholarship for MSU education students. MORE

November 30, 2006
William W. and Helen E. Roberts Nursing Scholarship Established
The late William "Bill" Roberts of Murray, in honor of his late wife Helen Roberts, wished to establish the William W. and Helen E. Roberts Nursing Scholarship for Murray State University nursing students. Helen, a retired nurse and volunteer of Murray Calloway County Hospital, and Bill, former employee of McKeel Equipment Co., deeply cherished the Murray community. In turn, they desired to give back to the community that brought many blessings to their lives. MORE

November 17, 2006
Miller Endowment will establish Entrepreneurial Studies at MSU
Drs. Roberta, '62, and Don Miller of Richmond, Va., through their generous gifts, have enabled Murray State University to establish a chair for entrepreneurial studies in the college of business and public affairs. MORE

September 19, 2006
Cole Nursing Scholarship at MSU
Recipients of the Dr. Ruth E. Cole Honorary Nursing Scholarship at Murray State University know the significance of the award and the name it holds. MORE

April 24, 2006
Murray State University Honors William "Bill" Cherry
On Friday, April 21, Murray State University honored one of the most recognized names in agricultural circles throughout the region. From that day forward, a familiar university icon bears a new name as the MSU board of regents and interim president, Dr. Kern Alexander, officially designated the West Kentucky Livestock and Exposition Center as the Wm. "Bill" Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center. MORE

April 20, 2006
Dedication Held for Jesse L. Jones Clock Tower
A special groundbreaking ceremony was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, at Murray State University in the science complex area at Murray State University for the Jesse L. Jones Clock Tower. MORE

Past Donors

December 31, 2004
Arthur J. Bauernfeind
The generous gifts of Murray State University graduate Arthur J. Bauernfeind enabled the completion of the Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center, one of the university's greatest structural enhancements in many years. MORE