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Murray State University earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School designation

By MSU Public Relations

Military Friendly® has awarded Murray State University with the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School gold-level designation and ranking as a top 10 university in the large school category.

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Dr. Douglas Hester

Humanities+ Series welcomes alumnus for final lecture on the creative arts for restoration and resilience

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State’s Humanities+ Program concludes its 2025-26 event series on Thursday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall, room 208 with a guest lecture by Murray State alumnus Dr. Douglas Hester, ‘19

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College of Education and Human Services calls for nominations for outstanding educators ahead of annual Sparks Lecture

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) will host its annual Sparks Lecture on Tuesday, April 28 in the Alexander Hall Auditorium, room 240.

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Dr. Amy McCann

Humanities+ Series workshop focuses on the gamification of skill acquisition

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State’s Humanities+ Series continues on April 2 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall, room 208 with the pedagogy workshop, "Making it Stick(er): The Gamification of Skill Acquisition and Team Building" with Dr. Amy McCann

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E. Josiah Kenty

Graduate E. Josiah Kenty named 2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus

By Jillian Smith

E. Josiah Kenty, a 2020 graduate of Murray State University with a degree in criminal justice, has been honored with the University’s 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

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FNB Bank of Mayfield has announced their continued commitment to Murray State University through the establishment of the FNB Bank Fund for Excellence to support the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.

FNB Bank of Mayfield establishes fund

By Office of Development

FNB Bank of Mayfield has announced their continued commitment to Murray State University through the establishment of the FNB Bank Fund for Excellence to support the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business.

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Mock Trial Team competes in St. Louis

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s Mock Trial Team recently competed at the American Mock Trial Association Regional Tournament in St. Louis, Missouri, at Washington University of St. Louis on Feb. 28 -March 1.

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Dr. Paul Twigg

Dr. Paul Twigg named Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs

By MSU Public Relations

Dr. Paul Twigg has been named Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Murray State University.

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Sara Morgan

College of Education and Human Services alumna recognized in America’s Favorite Teacher national competition

By Jillian Smith

Sara Morgan, a 2025 elementary education alumna and graduate of Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services, has been recognized on a national stage through a nomination for the America’s Favorite Teacher competition.

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Dr. Ron K. Patterson

Inauguration for Murray State University President Dr. Ron K. Patterson to take place in April

By MSU Public Relations

Campus and broader community are invited to attend multiple events that will take place April 13-14, including the investiture ceremony on April 14

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