December 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List recipients announced
By Murray State Public Relations
Murray State University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2022 semester
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Justice Bill Cunningham awarded an honorary doctorate at Murray State University commencement
By Shawn Touney
Retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham was awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University, receiving a Doctor of Laws as part of the fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.
Mary Ford Holland posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate at Murray State University commencement
By Shawn Touney
Mary Ford Holland was posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University as part of the fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center. Holland received a Doctor of Education, with the degree accepted by Elnora Ford, Holland’s niece and longtime caretaker.
Asia Burnett named WKMS Station Manager
By Shawn Touney
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business and Academic Affairs at Murray State University (MSU), as well as MSU’s listener-supported public radio station, WKMS, is proud to announce Ms. Asia Burnett as the new WKMS Station Manager, effective January 1, 2023.
Nonprofit Leadership Studies program receives accreditation
By Kyle Johnson
The Nonprofit Leadership Studies program at Murray State University has been independently accredited for the first time in the program’s history.
Murray State University celebrates commencement
By Shawn Touney
As part of its centennial year in 2022, Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall/winter 2022 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.
Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University will host the Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
Kay R. Hays Staff Professional Development Fund to support Murray State University staff leadership and professional goals
By Alex Pologruto
The Kay R. Hays Staff Professional Development Fund was established by gifts to the Murray State University Foundation, Inc. (MSU Foundation) to support professional development for Murray State University staff
History Professor elected Chair of the Kentucky Humanities Council Board of Director
By Alex Pologruto
Dr. Brian Clardy, associate professor of History at Murray State University, has been unanimously elected the next Chair of the Kentucky Humanities Council (KHC) Board of Directors. Clardy was first appointed to the KHC and the Kentucky Oral History Commission by Governor Andy Beshear in 2020. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the KHC Board to Judge Charles W. Boteler of Louisville, and chair of the Kentucky Oral History Commission.
Student places in National Language Competition
By Carrie Jerrell
Ashley Pizzolato, a senior Japanese major and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) minor from Donaldson, Arkansas, recently won the Silver Award in the College Division II category of Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement (J.LIVE) Talk, a national Japanese language speech competition.