Campus News

2026 Commonwealth Honors Academy participants

2026 Commonwealth Honors Academy welcomes 94 scholars

By Dr. Laura Sullivan-Beckers

This year’s Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) at Murray State University has welcomed 94 scholars among nearly 300 applicants. Scholars represent a total of seven states: Kentucky, Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi and Ohio.

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A Parkinson’s disease group meets for speech therapy services

Center for Communication Disorders receives special designation

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University's Center for Communication Disorders has been designated as Kentucky's official SPEAK OUT! Therapy & Research Center by Parkinson Voice Project, positioning the University as a regional leader in speech therapy services, research and clinical education for individuals living with Parkinson's disease and Parkinson's Plus syndromes.

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Murray State recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its recent “Best Colleges 2026” rankings.

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Coach Brady with scholarship recipients.

Coach Mark Brady Scholarship supports future educators

By Jillian Smith

Two Murray High School graduates pursuing careers in education have been selected as recipients of the Coach Mark Brady Scholarship, a scholarship established to support local students as they prepare to become the next generation of teachers.

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Dr. T.J. Martinson

Two Murray State faculty publish novels this spring

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Two faculty members in the Department of English and Philosophy from Murray State University have had new novels released.

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