News from Murray State University

DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena

Murray State University holds ribbon cutting for DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 for the official opening of the DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena inside the Curris Center.

Read the full article

Jennifer Haigh

Author Jennifer Haigh named as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer’s Residency

By Carrie Jerrell

The Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University is pleased to announce acclaimed author Jennifer Haigh as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer in Residency.

Read the full article

Racer One statue

Board of Regents Retreat and Meeting - Live Stream

By Shawn Touney

Live stream of the Board of Regents retreat on September 12 at 9 a.m. and Board of Regents meeting on September 13 at 8:30 a.m.

Read the full article

Doc McGaughey

McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility returns to Lovett Auditorium on Sept. 19

By MSU Public Relations

The McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility will bring noted KET Public Affairs Director Renee Shaw to the stage of Lovett Auditorium on Murray State’s campus on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Read the full article

students using hammock hooks on campus

MSU recognized by Niche, student reviews in numerous categories

By MSU Public Relations

University ranks as the top public regional comprehensive university in Kentucky

Read the full article

Faculty Hall

Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy experiences welcome growth

By Dani Ray

In the eight years since enrollment began in 2016, the Murray State University College of Humanities and Fine Arts’ Doctor of Arts (DA) in English Pedagogy program has grown from just 23 students to 117 currently enrolled.

Read the full article

Murray State brick archway at sunset

MSU recognized by Wall Street Journal in “Best Colleges in the United States” rankings

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University has been recognized as part of the “Best Colleges in the United States” list by the Wall Street Journal in the publication’s 2025 rankings.

Read the full article

Photo of a print made by Stephanie Alaniz

Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series

By Ann Gosser

The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to host Stephanie Alaniz as the Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking on Tuesday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 13.

Read the full article

collage of photos from Food exhibit in Wrather

MSU to host Kentucky Food Tasting Festival in conjunction with Smithsonian FOOD Exhibit

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University Libraries, in collaboration with Racer Dining by Sodexo, is excited to announce the Kentucky Food Tasting Festival,

Read the full article

clock tower

Murray State University recognized nationally as a ‘Best Bang for the Buck’ by Washington Monthly

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has once again been highlighted as a best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly as the University is recognized in the publication’s “Best Bang for the Buck” South region category.

Read the full article

© Murray State University Department of Web ManagementWe are Racers.