Alumni News

Donna Herndon holding a Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor award

Donna Herndon to serve as Murray State University Homecoming 2026 Parade Grand Marshal

By Carrie McGinnis

The Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) is proud to announce 1964 alumna and former Murray State Alumni Affairs Director Donna Herndon as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade.

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The second graduating class of Murray State's Cybersecurity Analyst certificate program.

Murray State University celebrates continued success with second Cybersecurity Analyst graduating class

By Cheryl Calvert

The Murray State University Cyber Education and Research Center is proud to announce the graduation of the second cohort from the Cybersecurity Analyst certificate program.

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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.

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Bonnie Higginson’s legacy opens the world to Murray State students

By Jillian Smith

Higginson's legacy opens the world to Murray State students through the Bonnie and Cliff Higginson Study Abroad Scholarship.

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Murray State University alumna Bridgett Sentmore turns a calling to serve into a career protecting children

By Jillian Smith

For Bridgett Sentmore, a career in law has never been about titles—it has always been about protecting those who need an advocate most.

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