Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream
By MSU Public Relations
Live stream of the meeting on August 11 at 8 a.m.
News from Murray State University
Department of History hosts the 2026 Sid Easley Lecture
By Aviva Yasgur
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Department of History at Murray State University will host Dr. Emily Sneff for this year’s Sid Easley Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. in Wrather Auditorium.
New exhibit opens at Murray State University’s Department of Art & Design’s Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery
By Ann Gosser
The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present a new solo exhibition. Contemporary Icons featuring work by artist Lee Lanier will be on view in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery Aug. 19 through Sept. 14.
Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year
By Jillian Smith
Dr. Donna K. Crouch, director of Career and Technical Education and assistant professor at Murray State University, has been named the 2026 Kentucky Career and Technical Education Teacher Educator of the Year by the Kentucky Association for Career and Technical Education.
Murray State’s Humanities+ Series returns with an engaging event calendar for fall 2026
By Dr. Carrie Jerrell
The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University is pleased to announce its fall 2026 event lineup in the Humanities+ Series.
Mr. Leon Owens and Dr. Robbie Fitch re-appointed to Murray State University Board of Regents, Cesar Villeda begins as Student Regent
By MSU Public Relations
Mr. Leon Owens and Dr. Robbie Fitch have been re-appointed for six-year terms to the Murray State University Board of Regents by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear.
Dr. Ben Littlepage named chair of Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System Board of Trustees
By Jillian Smith
Dr. Ben Littlepage, professor in the Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling at Murray State University, has been elected chair of the Board of Trustees for the Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Kentucky (TRS), placing him at the helm of one of the nation's strongest public pension systems serving Kentucky's public educators.
Murray State University endowed professor becomes editor-in-chief of two international journals with launch of new STEM education journal
By MSU Public Relations
Dr. Christopher Craig, Tom W. Hutchens Endowed Professor of Management at Murray State University, recently became the editor-in-chief of two international journals with the recent launch of STEM Education, Teaching and Learning (SETL), a new international, peer-reviewed journal published by Emerald Publishing that advances rigorous, evidence-based scholarship focused on improving STEM teaching and learning.
Susan E. Bauernfeind Recreation and Wellness Center refresh
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University will celebrate the completion of the Susan E. Bauernfeind Recreation and Wellness Center interior refresh project with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Aug. 17, at 5:30 p.m. in front of the facility, which is located at 1000 Racer Drive.
Record generosity creates transformational opportunities for Murray State University students
By MSU Public Relations
The Murray State University Office of Development reports more than $7.6 million in new documented commitments for future support and a record $13.9 million in cash gifts received from nearly 3,500 individual donors. More than $2.7 million of those gifts will directly support students through scholarships, helping make a Murray State education more affordable and accessible.