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Several Murray State University employees set to earn degrees at spring commencement

By Dani Ray

In May, several Murray State employees are set to walk across the commencement stage with their degrees, and Murray State University could not be prouder of their success.

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Captain Zachary Smith

Capt. Zachary Smith named as new Murray State University ROTC program director

By MSU Public Relations

U.S. Army Cadet Command has named Capt. Zachary Smith as the new program director for Murray State University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).

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Dr. Brian Bourke

Dr. Brian Bourke named College of Education and Human Services 2026 Outstanding Creative Research and Activity Award recipient

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) has named Dr. Brian Bourke, professor of educational studies, leadership and counseling, as this year's recipient of the Outstanding Creative Research and Activity Award.

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clockwise from top left: Cintia Segovia Figueroa, Sourav Chatterjee, Ph.D., Christopher A. Craig, Ph.D., and Oliver M. Beckers, Ph.D.

Murray State University and Alumni Association name 2026 faculty research award recipients

By AJ Boston

Three faculty members have been recognized by the Murray State University Alumni Association for exceptional contributions to research and scholarship.

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Megan Smetana

College of Education and Human Services names Megan Smetana 2026 Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award recipient

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services has named Megan Smetana as the recipient of the 2026 Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award

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