Campus News

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Murray State University’s Humanities+ Series Presents "Community as Classroom"

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) invites students, faculty and the public to the next installment of its Humanities+ Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, featuring a presentation by sociologist Dr. Alexandra Hendley.

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Murray State University’s Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership to host third annual College and Career Readiness Conference

By Dr. SG Carthell

Murray State University’s Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership will host its third annual College and Career Readiness Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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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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Murray State University recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 36th consecutive year of high rankings by the national college guide, which recently published its 2027 Best Colleges list.

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Murray State University Theatre Arts opens 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Theatre Arts Program will open its 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!, a production by Roz Mihalko and Donna Swift, directed by Murray State senior theatre major Samantha Brannigan.

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