Be Bold Campaign
About the Be Bold Campaign
The Be Bold: Forever Blue and Gold Centennial campaign will strive to reach $100 million of support for the University. $50 million will be directed toward student access including new scholarship endowments and enhancing the traditions of a Murray State total college experience. Another $50 million will be raised to support academic excellence and the strategic modernization of campus facilities, with a focus on new funding prioritizing teaching and learning, restoring original campus buildings, creating new green spaces, and investing in athletics programs and facilities.
To make a gift to the University and help support the Be Bold: Forever Blue & Gold Centennial Campaign, call the Murray State Office of Development at 270.809.3001 or give online. All gifts across the University will count in the campaign.
National Campaign Council
National Campaign Chair
David Dill, '90
BCOB, MSUF BOT, Nashville, TN
Dr. Jesse D. Jones, '64
Baton Rouge, LA
Honorary Be Bold Campaign Co-Chair
Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton '69, '71
Moreland Hill, OH
Honorary Be Bold Campaign Co-Chair
Dr. Gene Wells Ray, '60
Rancho Sante Fe, CA
Honorary Be Bold Campaign Co-Chair
Dr. Don Tharpe, '74
Chair, Board of Regents
Ex Officio Member
Leon Owens, '14
Vice Chair, Board of Regents
Ex Officio Member
Tommy Draffen Jr., '87
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
National Campaign Council
Lana Porter, '65, '72
Eola, IL
National Campaign Council
Harold G. Doran, Jr., '75
Murray, KY
National Campaign Council
Kathy Harris, '80
Nashville, TN
National Campaign Council
Scotty Crump, '75
Frisco, TX
National Campaign Council
Col. Lucretia McClenney, '72
Alexandria, VA
National Campaign Council
Mike Fraser, '82
Prospect, KY
National Campaign Council
Carrie Brown, '88
Burbank, CA
National Campaign Council
Doug E. Lawson, '93
Henderson, KY
National Campaign Council
Nikki Key Murphy, '02
Brookhaven, GA
National Campaign Council
Derek J. Somerville, '98
Murray, KY
National Campaign Council
Jessica Reed, '05
Benton, KY
National Campaign Council
Camisha P. Duffy, '96, '98
Staff Representative
National Campaign Council
David Balthrop
Faculty Representative
National Campaign Council
Ellie McGowan
President, Student Government Association
National Campaign Council
Student Access and Support
Student Access and Support: Addressing the financial need of tomorrow’s Murray State students.
- The Be Bold Campaign will enhance access to education, reinforcing the Murray State Promise, a commitment made by Murray State University to ensure no students are turned away for financial reasons.
- Priorities include: student scholarship endowments, need-based scholarships across all Murray State campuses, the creation of global awareness, the enhancement of education abroad opportunities, continued support for the newly-dedicated National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza and the Murray State Women’s Philanthropy society and support for the the thriving tradition of a Murray State total college experience.
Academic Excellence
Academic Excellence - Advancing Knowledge to Benefit Society
- High-quality academic programs have been the foundation of our history and will continue to lead Murray State University through the next century
- Priorities include: investment in teaching and learning, prioritizing all of the University’s
strategic plan components through funding campus enhancements and improving the quality
of life for our region.
Strategic Modernization of Campus Facilities
Strategic Modernization of Campus Facilities: Renewing our historic campus
- A beautiful and modern campus is a point of pride an essential part of a Murray State total college experience.
- The University is investing more than $60 million to renovate and restore our historic
campus buildings which showcase Murray State’s offerings of cultural, educational
and historical programming and experiences for all audiences.
Racer Athletics
Racer Athletics: The Be Bold campaign will transform the student athlete experience and position our sports programs to compete for and win championships. This will be the first-ever comprehensive athletics campaign, impacting every aspect of our sports program at Murray State through these three initiatives:
- People - We will secure direct resources and support for all student athletes.
- Places - We will modernize and enhance our facilities to foster growth and strengthen engagement through a premier fan experience.
- Programs - We will secure funds to invest in our teams, strength and conditioning,
academic support and our life and career readiness skill development.
INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CAMPAIGN?
Contact the Office of Development at 270.809.3001.