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Alumna
and Student team up on
Extreme Makeover-Home Edition
One
Murray State alumna and a current student are doing their part
this weekend by volunteering to help build a house in Owensboro,
KY., for the ABC-TV show "Extremem Makeover: Home Edition."
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National
Speakers Association Inducts
Phillip
Van Hooser as 2009-10 President
The
National
Speakers Association (NSA), the leading organization for professional
speakers, inducted Phillip Van Hooser, CSP, CPAE, of Princeton,
Ky., as 2009-10 president at the 2009 NSA Convention in Phoenix,
Ariz. FULL STORY
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Sullivan
named Distinguished Principal
Graves
County Central Elementary School Principal and Murray
State University alumna Stephanie Sullivan is Kentucky
’s 2009 National Distinguished Principal. The 2009 celebration
marks the 26 th year that the National Association of
Elementary School Principals and the U.S. Department of
Education have presented the prestigious award. FULL
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MSU
Alum holds Movie Auditions in Murray
A
Murray State alumnus with three short films already completed
is now embarking on an even more ambitious project, filming
a 30-minute short film for which she will be auditioning
actors this month. (Shannon McFarlin, henrycountian.com)
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Major
Gen. Mark Graham nominated for TIME 100
Major
Gen. Mark Graham, a 1977 Murray State University alumnus
and 2008 MSU Distinguished Alumnus, was recently nominated
for TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People by United
States Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. One of approximately
200 people nominated to this prestigious list, Graham
was selected for his efforts to reduce the increasing
suicide rate in the Army. FULL
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Production
Underway for Brown's Film 'Provinces of Night'
“Provinces
of Night,” a new movie starring, produced and adapted
for screen by Murray State alumnus W. Earl Brown, began
production on April 15 th in Wilmington , N.C. A project
three years in the making for Brown, the film is based
on the novel of the same name by acclaimed author William
Gay (“The Long Home,” “I Hate to See That Evening Sun
Go Down”). FULL
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Dill
named '09 Outstanding Accounting Alumnus
The
accounting honors society Beta Alpha Psi at Murray State
has selected David M. Dill for the 2009 Outstanding Accounting
Alumnus Award. This award is given to an alumnus
who has distinguished themselves in the field of accounting
and/or business and helped the college, department or
chapter in some significant way. FULL
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Alum
designs 'Angels and Demons' movie poster
Murray
State graduate and Elizabethtown, Ky., native Alex Griendling
was the principle designer of the movie poster for Ron
Howard’s film “Angels and Demons,” which opens in theatres
May 15. FULL STORY
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Dr.
Earl Jones Wins Oregon Vintner of the Year Award
Dr.
Earl Jones, Marshall County native and 1961 Murray State
University graduate, was recently presented with the Oregon
Vintner of the Year Award, known as ORVI. A 1990 MSU Distinguished
Alumnus recipient, Jones, along with his wife Hilda and
their children, are the founders, owners and operators
of Abacela Winery in Roseburg, Oregon . FULL
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History
Alumnus Dr. Richard Jobs Visits MSU
The
MSU History Department recently welcomed Dr. Richard Ivan
Jobs, 1991 and 1993 MSU graduate, to campus on March 24
for a special presentation titled, “A Time of Turmoil:
Youth, Travel, and Protest in 1968 Europe.” The presentation
focused on Jobs’ research with youth travel and protest
culture of 1968 Europe. FULL
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Huff
is known Nationwide for Custom Seals
For
more than 30 years, MSU alumnus Robert Huff of Memphis,
Tenn., has designed state seals and personalized House
and Senate seals for elected officials throughout the
U.S. Robert Huff Designs has created seals for
every county in Kentucky and all 50 states. FULL
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Theatre
Alums Tour Internationally with Cinderella
Brance
Cornelius and Jamey Jennings recently wrapped-up a 10-month
international tour of the Broadway Asia Entertainment
production of Cinderella. Cornelius played several
roles throughout the production and Jennings served as
the company manager. FULL STORY
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Moore
Named President of St. Louis NCBW
Daffney
Moore, a 1997 MSU alumna, was recently named president
of the St. Louis Metropolitan chapter of the National
Coalition of 100 Black Women (NCBW). Moore has been a
member of the NCBW since 2002 and has served and led various
committees since her inception. FULL
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Sigma
Pi Reunion Planned for July
The
Sigma Pi Fraternity recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary
at Murray State. At last year's summer reunion, the Sigma
Pi Alumni Club and active MSU chapter held a dinner at
the Regional Special Events Center to celebrate the chapter's
earliest members. FULL STORY
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Distinguished
Alunus Dr. Walter Bumphus
receives
National Leadership Award
Dr.
Walter Bumphus, a 1992 Murray State University Distinguished
Alumnus Award recipient, was recently selected to receive
the 2009 National Leadership Award from the American Association
of Community Colleges (AACC). FULL
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Akridge
named Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University
Dr.
Jay
Akridge, a 1982 MSU alumnus, has been named the next Glenn
W. Sample Dean of Agriculture at Purdue University, taking
on a job that oversees academic, research, Extension and
regulatory service for Indiana and beyond. FULL
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Alumnus
Michael McKinney Establishes Agriculture
Scholarship
for Indiana Students
Michael
McKinney, 1969 agriculture alumnus of Murray State University
of Tampa, Fla., has recently established the Michael
McKinney “Hoosier Pride” Scholarship for Agriculture Studies
at MSU to assist students in the school of agriculture
residing in the neighboring state of Indiana . McKinney
is creating the scholarship in the memory of his parents,
Forrest and Elizabeth McKinney. FULL
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Garibay
Wins National Business Award
Bill
Garibay, 1988 MSU alumnus, was awarded with special recognition
the 2008 Hispanic Business Entrepreneur of the Year (EOY),
in the Green Company Category, at the Hispanic Business
Magazine EOY® Awards Gala on Thursday, November 6th, 2008
in Los Angeles. FULL STORY
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Sunday's
Hallmark Movie Front of the Class to Feature
Screenplay
by Alumnus Tom Rickman
The
Hallmark Hall of Fame movie Front of the Class,
airing this Sunday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. (CST) on CBS, will
feature the screenplay of Academy Award- nominated screenwriter
and Murray State University alumnus Tom Rickman. FULL
STORY
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Anne
Tobias Reflects on 52 Years of Teaching
For
52 years, Anne Shroat Tobias taught first grade in Garden
City, Mich. A 1954 Murray State alumna, Tobias recently
published her first children’s book in a series of books
based on her teaching experiences. FULL
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Dr.
Robert Gray Shares his American Dream
The
music of Dr. Robert Gray, 1956 Murray State alumnus of
Festus , Mo., is internationally known. Serving as band
director at Herculaneum High School in Festus from 1965
to 1990, a former prime minister of Ireland is among his
many admirers. FULL STORY
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Jenkins
Tells her Story of Survival
Missy
Jenkins Smith, 2004 MSU alumna, is sharing her story of
forgiveness. Survivor of the 1997 Heath High School Shooting
in West Paducah , Ky. , Missy was a 15-year-old sophomore
when classmate Michael Carneal opened fire on a before-school
prayer group. Left paralyzed from the chest down, she
has dedicated her life to helping troubled adolescents
like Michael. FULL STORY
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Dr.
Johny Russell to receive 2008 OAK Award
Murray
State University alumnus Dr. Johny B. Russell has been
named the 2008 recipient of the OAK Award by the Kentucky
Council on Postsecondary Education. Inaugurated in 1987
by the Kentucky Advocates for Higher Education, the OAK
Award rewards outstanding alumni from Kentucky colleges
and universities. FULL
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Capt.
Mark B. Lyles: Navy Dentist and Astronaut Hopeful
Capt.
Mark B. Lyles, 1978 and 1982 Murray State alumnus, Navy
dentist and scientist with 25 years of military experience,
was recently selected by the Navy as a finalist in NASA’s
search for a new astronaut. If chosen, Lyles will be the
first dentist-astronaut in NASA history. FULL
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2008
Alumna Lauren Moore Cheering for St. Louis Rams
Lauren
Moore, 2008 MSU alumna and former Racer Girl, was recently
selected as a St. Louis Rams Cheerleader. FULL
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Nominated by President Bush to IRS Oversight Board
Murray
State University alumnus Dick Anderson, executive director
of the Georgia Regional Transportation Authority, has been
nominated by President George W. Bush to be a member of
the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board for a five-year
term expiring Sept. 14, 2013. FULL
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Jack Rose Honored with 2008 William T. Nallia
Educational
Leadership Award
Dr.
Jack Rose, professor and former dean of the MSU College
of Education, is the 2008 recipient of the Kentucky Association
of School Administrators’ William T. Nallia Award. The Kentucky
Association of School Administrators (KASA) presented the
award to Rose July 17, at its 39 th Annual Conference in
Louisville . FULL STORY |
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Wilson
Brings SNL's "Mr. Bill" to MasterCard Commercial
Art
director and 1967 Murray State University alumnus Jim
Wilson is part of the team bringing Saturday Night Live's
(SNL) “Mr. Bill” back to television. The clay animated
figure who repeatedly suffered comedic abuse yelling “Oh
Nooo!” is the latest star of the long running MasterCard
“Priceless” campaign.
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Dr.
Jerry Sue Thornton Establishes Minority Scholarship at MSU
Dr.
Jerry Sue Thornton, Murray State University alumna and president
of Cuyahoga Community College in Cleveland , is paving the
way for future MSU minority students. Thornton recently
established the Jerry Sue Thornton and John Barlow Pritchett
Minority Scholarship in memory of her late brother.
John or “Buddy” as he was known, died suddenly of a brain
aneurism while attending Murray State in 1970. FULL
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Quisenberry
to Referee Olympic Soccer in Beijing
Kermit
Quisenberry , 1993 and 1995 Murray State University alumnus,
has been selected to officiate men’s soccer at the 2008 Olympics
in Beijing . Quisenberry is one of six FIFA ( International
Federation of Association Football ) soccer referees
from the United States officiating in the 2008 Olympic Games.
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Watson
to appear in Alan Jackson’s “Good Time” Video
When
Alan Jackson’s new music video “Good Time” debuts on CMT (Country
Music Television) later this month, Murray ’s own Amy Watson
will be on the scene. Reporter/anchor for News Channel 5 in
Nashville, Tenn., Watson portrays a news reporter in the upcoming
video. FULL STORY |
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95-Year-Old
Ruth Wiman Tucker Returns for '58 Reunion
It’s
a safe bet that the graduates who return for the Class of
1958 reunion at Murray State in May won’t remember having
Ruth Wiman Tucker as one of their teachers. That’s
because the silver-haired senior is one of their classmates.
The
Mayfield resident, who just celebrated her 95 th birthday,
enrolled at Murray State Teacher’s
College four days after graduating from high school in 1930.
“I paid $20 a month for room and board,” she said. “Can you
believe it?”
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Works
of MSU Alum Edward Craig Morris at Waterfield
The
scholarly works of Dr. Edward Craig Morris (1939-2006), Murray
State College alumnus and 1958 graduate of Murray Training
School , is now available at Waterfield Library. The collection
was made possible by generous donations from the American
Museum of Natural History and classmates of the Murray Training
School . FULL STORY |
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Tom
and Theo Tuck Establish Ag Endowment at MSU
Tom
and Theo Tuck of Murray are sharing their love of horse riding
and equine studies with Murray State University . Alumni of
MSU, the Tucks have generously established several endowed
scholarships and funds within the MSU School of Agriculture
benefiting students in the areas of equine and rodeo studies.
Additionally, the Tucks have named the MSU School of Agriculture
the benefactor of a charitable remainder annuity trust, totaling
their gifts to the MSU School of Agriculture to $2.2 million.
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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.
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MSU
Alum Accepts Position at Augusta National Golf Club
When
the PGA Tour Master’s Tournament airs live on CBS and ESPN
April 7-13, from Augusta National Golf Club, be on the lookout
for Murray State University alumnus Justin Sims. Sims, who
graduated in 2005 with a bachelor of science degree in horticulture,
recently accepted a position with Augusta as second assistant
superintendent. FULL STORY |
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MSU
Alumnus Elizabeth Fields joins CBS4 News in Rock Island, Ill.
Elizabeth
Fields, 2007 Murray State University alumna, is the newest
addition to the CBS Channel 4 Quad Cities news team in Rock
Island, Ill. As a student at MSU, Fields anchored, reported
and produced for MSU’s campus operated television station
TV-11 and the weekly television series RoundAbout Murray.
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2008
All Campus Sing is a World-Wide Success
The
50 th Annual All Campus Sing at Murray State University was
the largest and most successful to date. Sponsored by the Sigma
Alpha Iota (SAI) music fraternity, the MSU Alumni Association
and the MSU Department of Music, 23 student groups participated
in this special 50 th anniversary reunion competition. The MSU
Alumni Association provided $2,400 in cash awards.
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Kraemer
is named MSU 2008 Distinguished Professor
Dr.
David Kraemer, Murray State University professor of Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH), has been selected as the 2008 Distinguished
Professor by the MSU Alumni Association. Jim Carter, MSU vice
president of institutional advancement and executive director
of the alumni association, presented Kraemer with the award.
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Class
of 1958 Returns to Murray State
Several
members of the Murray State University class of 1958 will
return to MSU for Alumni Reunion Weekend, May 8-10, for an
assortment of activities honoring their 50-year reunion. FULL
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Graham
and Cayce to receive MSU’s
2008
Distinguished Alumnus Award
The
Murray State University Alumni Association has selected 1977
MSU graduate Maj. Gen. Mark Graham and 1978 MSU graduate Col.
Lyle Cayce to receive the 2008 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
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2008
Distinguished Researcher and Emerging Scholar Announced
The
Murray State University Alumni Association is proud to announce
the 2008 Distinguished Researcher Dr. Duane Bolin, MSU professor
of history, and the 2008 Emerging Scholar Dr. Robin Zhang,
MSU assistant professor of geoscience. FULL
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Chemistry Award Named for Hussung
Dr.
Karl Hussung, former Murray State University chemistry professor,
will long be remembered for the standards of excellence he
set in his classroom. The Dr. Karl F. Hussung Outstanding
Professor in Chemistry Award was established as a special
tribute to Hussung by his former student Jesse D. Jones of
Baton Rouge , La. Jones, a 1964 MSU alumnus and native of
Marshall County , says Hussung’s classroom guidance helped
him and other students acquire the resourcefulness needed
to lead successful lives. FULL STORY |
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Crider
to join Lyric Opera of Chicago
Corey
Crider, a 1999 Murray State University graduate, was recently
selected to join the Lyric Opera of Chicago. Crider was previously
with the Florida Grand Opera in Miami. FULL
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Maj.
Gen. Mark Graham commanding Fort Carson
Maj.
Gen. Mark A. Graham, a 1977 Murray State University alumnus,
is now commanding general of the Division West, First Army
and Fort Carson, Colo. The change of command ceremony was
held at Fort Carson ’s Manhart Field Sept. 14, when retiring
Maj. Gen. Robert W. Mixon, Jr. transferred command to Graham.
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to receive Honorary Doctorate from MSU
Johny
Russell of Murray, a 1948 and 1950 Murray State University
alumnus, will soon receive an Honorary Doctorate of Science
degree from MSU. A retired nuclear physicist for the Boeing
Company, he has enjoyed a life and career out of this world.
Russell engineered and developed components for milestones
in American air and space travel such as the B-1 Lancer
Bomber, the Saturn V Launch Vehicle and the original Lunar
Roving Vehicle, better known as the Moon Buggy. FULL
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MSU
Alumnus Appointed President and COO of Kirkbride Bible Co.
Michael
B. Gage, a 1995 Murray State University alumnus, has been
appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Kirkbride
Bible Co.effective
Sept. 1, 2007. In this capacity Michael will continue to serve
the company as production and purchasing manager, as well
as the company graphic arts designer. Michael will be responsible
for managing all of Kirkbride’s business operations. FULL
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MSU
Alumnus Named Swisher/ Sunbelt Southeastern Farmer of the
Year
Grant
Norwood, a 2000 and 2001 Murray State University alumnus of
Paris, Tenn., was selected as the 2007 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt
Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year for Tennessee. He was
selected by judges from the University of Tennessee Extension
Service. FULL STORY |
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Sean
Finnegan named CEO of OMD
Sean
Finnegan, a 1993 Murray State University alumnus, was recently
appointed as CEO of Omnicom Media Group Digital, a new unit
within the group that oversees of Omnicom media entities.
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Shanklin
Elected as Grand National President of Sigma Phi Epsilon
Dr.
Stephen Shanklin, a 1971 alumnus of Murray State University
and charter member of the Kentucky Epsilon chapter of Sigma
Phi Epsilon, was elected Grand National President of the
fraternity at the 2007 Grand Chapter Conclave in Atlanta.
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MSU
Alumni represent Nashville ’s “Best of the Bar”
The
August 16 issue of the Nashville Business Journal will
feature Nashville’s “Best of the Bar” award winners,
an elite collection of attorneys in the Nashville area selected
by fellow Nashville attorneys. Included in this special publication
are three Murray State University alumni, Michael Peek, Jonathan
Rose and Michael Yopp. FULL STORY |
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Murray
State
Alumni To Be Teledyne Brown Engineering President
MSU
graduate Rex Geveden, a 2004 Distinguished Alumnus of the
University, has been named president of Teledyne Brown Engineering
in Huntsville, Ala.
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Murray
State
Alumni Soar with Rocky Top Rocket
Twenty-seven
teams from across the U.S. gathered Saturday, June 23, in
Nashville to launch their homemade human-powered flying machines
off the end of a 30-foot high ramp on the Cumberland River
at the Red Bull “Flugtag,” meaning “Flying Day” in German.
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MSU
Alumna and Raiderette Meena Shams
Meena
Shams, a 1997 alumna of Murray State University , is proud to be
an Oakland Raiderette. A former MSU cheerleader, Shams has carried
her undying Racer spirit to this elite professional squad. FULL
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Distinguished Researcher
Dr.
Bommanna Loganathan
Dr.
Bommanna Loganathan, associate professor of chemistry at Murray
State University, was selected as the 2007 Distinguished Researcher
by the MSU Alumni Association. Loganathan, originally from Mettupalayam,
South India, came to MSU in the spring of 1997 as a postdoctoral
research associate. FULL
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2007
MSU Distinguished Professor
Dr.
Bonnie McNeely
Dr.
Bonnie McNeely, associate professor of management at Murray State
University, was selected by the MSU Alumni Association as the 2007
Distinguished Professor. Jim Carter, MSU vice president of institutional
advancement and executive director of the alumni association, presented
McNeely with the award. FULL STORY |
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MSU
Alumnus takes part in Stem Cell Research
Michael
Howard, a 1991 Murray State University biology alumnus, is
actively involved with stem cell research at the Washington
University School of Medicine in St. Louis. FULL
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Outstanding
MSU Agriculture Alumnus gives Senate Testimony
Dr.
Jeffrey Armstrong, a 1981 Murray State University graduate and 2003
MSU Outstanding Agriculture Alumnus, on March 7 testified before
the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry,
in relation to the CREATE-21 proposal at the “Investing in Our Nation’s
Future through Agricultural Research” hearing. Armstrong, dean of
the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Michigan State
University , testified on behalf of the Board of Agriculture Assembly
as acting chair. FULL STORY |
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2007
MSU Distinguished Alumnus Recipients
The
Murray State University Alumni Association has selected three
graduates to receive the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
The recipients are Dr. W. Dwight Armstrong ’71, Judge Jerry
Brown ’54, and Kris Robbins ’81, ’83. Each of these distinguished
alumni exemplifies determination and enduring Racer spirit.
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MSUAA
Connects Alumni through
Online Social Network
 The
Murray State University Alumnin Association recently launched
The Murray State Circle, a new social network offered exclusively
to MSU alumni. The network will provide an online forum where
MSU's 55,000-plus alumni can build and maintain personal and
professional connections with other alums. FULL
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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. FULL STORY |
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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. FULL STORY |
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Nashville’s
Best Honor Murray State Alumnus Jerry Crutchfield
Lee
Greenwood joined Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, and famed
song writers Ed Bruce and Rob Crosby, for a concert Wed.,
Jan. 31, on the campus of Murray State University , to benefit
the Jerry D. Crutchfield Scholarship Fund for MSU students.
An
evening filled with songs and stories, these four talented
artists honored Crutchfield with an anthology of music unique
to each of their careers. FULL STORY |
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MSU
Alumnus Jerry Crutchfield Returning to Alma
Mater
for Scholarship Concert
A
life-long attraction to music paid off for Paducah native Jerry
Crutchfield who has spent the last 50-plus years living his dream.
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MSU
Alumnus Named to Virginia’s Legal Elite
Terry
Clark, a 1981 Murray State University alumnus and Murray native,
was recently recognized by Virginia Business Magazine and the Virginia
Bar Association as one of Virginia’s Legal Elite of 2006. FULL
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Watson is Welcomed in Nashville
Amy
Watson, a 1989 Murray State University alumnus, has been welcomed
with open arms as the newest member of the News Channel 5 news team
in Nashville, Tenn. FULL STORY
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“All
My Children” Star Chrishell Stause Debuts at MSU
“All
My Children” star Chrishell Stause was the featured speaker at an
open forum Nov. 27 in the Johnson Theatre on Murray State University
’s campus. FULL STORY |
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Don
Kennedy Returns to MSU for Art Exhibition
Murray
State University graduate Don Kennedy, ’56, ’58, returned to MSU
in October for an exhibition of his watercolor paintings in the
Clara M. Eagle Art Gallery in the Fine Arts building on MSU’s campus.
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Alumnus Appointed by UK College of Agriculture
Bob
Perry , a 1982 graduate of Murray State University , was recently
appointed as Food Systems Coordinator of a one-year pilot project
at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. FULL
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Alumnus Susan Dunman’s Audiobook
Reviews
Go International
Audiobook
reviews by Murray native Susan Dunman, a 1976 and 1988 graduate
of Murray State University , can now be heard online at www.audiofilemagazine.com
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 MSU
Alumnus Sean Finnegan Receives Recognition
Sean
Finnegan a 1993 Murray State graduate and U.S. Director for OMD
Digital Advertising in New York , received numerous awards and honors
in 2006 for his outstanding contributions to advertising. FULL
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| Man
of Many Faces
Murray
State graduate Joseph Routon Jr., an accomplished portrait artist
from
Paris , Tenn. , is living the American dream. FULL
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MSU
Alumnus On Set Dresser on NBC
"Las Vegas" Show
C.J.
Pyles, a 1996 Murray State University electronic media graduate,
is already working 10 to 12 hour days on the “Las Vegas” Montecito
Resort and Casino set with the cast shooting scenes for the show’s
fall episodes. FULL STORY |
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Anna
McHargue, M.D. Named the
2006
MSU Distinguished Alumnus Recipient
Retired
Col. Anna McHargue, M.D., a U.S. Air Force former commander and
flight surgeon, will be honored as the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus
Award recipient during Murray State University Alumni Reunion Weekend
activities held May 11-13.
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Dr.
Charles and Marlene Johnson Outstanding
Music Faculty Award
Dr.
Charles L. Johnson and his wife, Jane Marlene Rann Johnson will
be joining over 40 class members in the 1956 class of Murray State
University to celebrate 50-year reunion activities May 11-13. FULL
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Murray
State University 2006 Distinguished
Researcher Selected
Dr. Ramesh
Gupta will receive the 2006 Distinguished Researcher award from
the
Murray State University Alumni Association.
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Murray
State University 2006 Distinguished
Professor Award Presented
Dr. Celia
Wall, associate professor in the Murray State University department
of journalism and mass communications, has been named the 2006 Distinguished
Professor.
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Murray
State University Pre-Med Student Interns with 1998 MSU Distinguished
Alumnus Recipient
Richard
Blalock II was able to enhance his pre-med skills while at Murray
State through a summer internship with Dr. Eddie McFarland, a 1978
graduate who is vice chairman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery,
and professor, Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery,
at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore.
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 MSU
Alumnus Dr. Don Tharpe, president and CEO of the Congressional Black
Caucus named MSU Distinguished Alumnus Recipient
Dr. Don Tharpe ’74 ’75, president
and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, will be honored
during Murray State University’s December Commencement exercises
as the 2005 Distinguished Alumnus recipient.
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Past
Alumni News.... |
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CLASS
OF 1956 MEMBERS RECALL TIME AT ALMA MATER
CLASS
OF 1956 RETURNS TO MSU FOR REUNION ACTIVITIES
WEDDING
CHALLENGE
MSU
ALUMNUS RECEIVES HONORS FOR HURRICANE KATRINA EFFORT
MSU
COUPLE RETURNS TO HANG THEIR SHOES ON HISTORIC MSU TREE
MSU
ALUMNUS PROTECTING OUR COUNTRY
MSU
ALUMNUS AUDITIONS FOR THE METROPOLITAN OPERA NATIONAL COUNCIL
TWO
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI BEHIND SCENES AT COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
MSU
ALUMNA APPOINTED TO THE NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD FOR THE WALT DISNEY
COLLEGE PROGRAM
WILLIAMS
SELECTED FOR INDUCTION INTO JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT BUSINESS HALL OF
FAME
MSU
ALUMNA ON ZICAM COMMERCIAL
MSU
GRADUATE AUTHOR OF "WILLIE'S WAY: 6 SECRETS FOR WOOING, WOWING,
AND WINNING CUSTOMERS AND THEIR LOYALTY"
MSU
ALUMNUS TOM RICKMAN SPEAKS AT THE MSU CONVOCATION
NASA
DISCOVERY LAUNCH
MSU
ALUMNUS TOM RICKMAN WILL SPEAK AT OPENING CONVOCATION
MURRAY
STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE TO DEBUT ON ABC’s “ALL MY CHILDREN”
W.
EARL BROWN COMES HOME TO HIS ALMA MATER
MURRAY
STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REAPS BENEFITS WITH U.S. BANK
AFFINITY CARD PROGRAM
GRADUATES
OF MURRAY STATE CAN BE ELIGIBLE TO PURCHASE MEMBERSHIPS IN THE STUDENT
RECREATION AND WELLNESS CENTER
RIDDLE
COLLECTION TO BE DISPLAYED AT WRATHER MUSEUM |
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