News from Murray State University

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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.

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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.

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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,

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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.

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Admission for fall 2025 and 2025-26 academic year is open

By MSU Public Relations

Students interested in becoming a Racer are encouraged to visit admissions.murraystate.edu

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Great Beginnings freshman class 2024

Murray State University welcomes one of its largest freshman classes in history

By MSU Public Relations

University’s preliminary enrollment is the largest since 2016

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Don H. Doyle

Department of History hosts Civil War historian for annual Sid Easley Lecture

By Aviva Yasgur

The Department of History at Murray State University is pleased to host Civil War historian Don H. Doyle, University of South Carolina Professor Emeritus of History, for the seventh annual Sid Easley Lecture on Monday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. in Wrather Auditorium.

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Department of Art & Design kicks off the school year with two exhibitions

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce two exhibit openings

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NASA astronaut Joan Higginbotham

Retired NASA Astronaut Joan Higginbotham to speak at Murray State University

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University welcomes retired NASA Astronaut and trailblazing electrical engineer Joan Higginbotham for “Commanding the Unknown: Leadership and Stress Management from Space to Earth"

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Chef Sara Bradley

Murray State University to host Chef Sara Bradley for interactive discussion

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University and the University Libraries are excited to announce a special evening with Chef Sara Bradley, a western Kentucky native and renowned chef, on Monday, August 26, at 7 p.m.

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