Faculty News

Dr. Brittany Wood

Political science professor named Murray State University Distinguished Mentor for 2026

By Dr. Amanda Joyce

In February, Dr. Brittany Wood, Murray State University assistant professor of political science was named the recipient of the 19th annual University Distinguished Mentor Award by an intercampus committee.

Read the full article

Dr. Oliver Beckers

Biology professor and researcher discovers and names new fly species

By Dani Ray

Dr. Oliver Beckers, Murray State University principal investigator and associate professor in the Department of Biological Sciences, has made quite the discovery: a new species of fly.

Read the full article

Meeyoun Park, Matthew Gianforte, and Gregory Sioles

Department of Music to host a pair of piano recitals March 6 and 8

By Dr. Matthew Gianforte

The Murray State University Department of Music is excited to present a pair of piano recitals during the first weekend of March.

Read the full article

Racer Report logo

Racer Report: Feb. 16-20

By MSU Public Relations

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of Feb. 16-20

Read the full article

Ed Rode

Instructor Ed Rode celebrated with exhibition at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC) and the Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business are proud to announce a major career milestone for Instructor Ed Rode.

Read the full article

© Murray State University Department of Web ManagementWe are Racers.