Racer Report: Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
By Dani Ray
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
News from Murray State University
Distinguished Alumnus David Dill receives Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award by B’nai B’rith International
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University distinguished alumnus David Dill was recently awarded the prestigious Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award for his dedication to community service, excellence in leadership and outstanding philanthropic commitment to the healthcare community and beyond.
Dr. Jonathan Lyon uses work from San Diego Supercomputer Center to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters
By Dani Ray
Murray State University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Jonathan T. Lyon used his work with ACCESS allocations on Expanse at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters (ISSPIC XXI) in Berlin, Germany, in September.
Hutson School of Agriculture recognizes area FFA students for outstanding accomplishments
By Christy Watkins
The Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University recently honored high school students from the Purchase, Pennyrile and Green River regions as Murray State FFA All-Region Stars based on the students’ demonstrated leadership in FFA.
Dr. Rebecca Williams wins Kentucky Art Educators Association Higher Education Art Educator of the Year
By Ann Gosser
Dr. Rebecca Williams, associate professor of art and design and acting chair in the Department of Art and Design at Murray State University, has been awarded the 2023 Kentucky Art Educators Association (KyAEA) Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Award.
Murray State to celebrate holiday season with special events
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University will celebrate the holiday season with a pair of special events in December that are free and open to the public; the events include the Town & Gown Holiday Concert and the annual Holidays at Oakhurst.
More western Kentucky teachers now eligible to apply for scholarship for graduate study at MSU’s Madisonville campus
By Aviva Yasgur
Murray State University is pleased to announce that the Rogers Badgett Sr. Foundation Scholarship for Graduate Education will be expanding its eligibility to give access to scholarship support to more teachers in western Kentucky.
CAEP visits MSU’s College of Education and Human Services
By Claire Layne
Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) and teacher preparation programs in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology, the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, and the Hutson School of Agriculture received their final site visit report from the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) this year.
Family and friends of Leah Vandergriff establish scholarship for Speech-Language Pathology graduate students
By Aviva Yasgur
Murray State University has announced the establishment of the Leah Vandergriff Memorial Scholarship, funded by gifts to the Murray State University Foundation by Leah’s family and friends in her memory.
Department of Art & Design senior capstone exhibitions on display
By MSU Public Relations
The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for fall 2023.