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College of Education and Human Services faculty member pioneers interactive AI-powered graduate course

By Jillian Smith

When Dr. Jessica Pryor, assistant professor in early childhood and elementary education, began redesigning her EDU 626 course for the spring semester

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Where it all began: Murray State University’s roots in educator preparation and the College of Education and Human Services

By Jillian Smith and Dani Ray

Murray State University was established in 1922 as one of the first Normal schools, designed for educator preparation.

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Murray State helps improve Portsmouth, Paducah education outreach

By Zachary Boyarski & Melissa Green

Murray State University is collaborating with Ohio University (OU) to build STEM interest in local high school students and inspire them to pursue careers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Portsmouth and Paducah sites.

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Dr. Michael Ramage named recipient of Neil Weber Award

By Angela Guyton

Murray State University proudly announces that Dr. Michael Ramage, director of the Cyber Education and Research Center, has been awarded the prestigious 2026-27 Neil Weber Award for Excellence in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology.

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Alumni Association celebrates 100 years

By Carrie McGinnis

Milestone honors a century of alumni engagement, tradition, and lifelong connections

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Town & Gown community band presents free summer concerts

By Jennifer Robertson

The Murray State University Town & Gown Community Band will present two free concerts this summer.

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Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosts Math Day 2026

By Rachel Carroll

Murray State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosted Math Day 2026 on campus on Feb. 5.

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Department of Art & Design hosts summer art exhibition

By Ann Gosser

"ON THE MARK," an exhibition on view on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building through June 22, spotlights abstract art held in the collection of the Clara M. Eagle Gallery on the campus of Murray State University.

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Murray State University Racer Report: May 25-29

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 May 25-29.

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Music composition students receive prestigious recognitions

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Two music composition students, Brady Johnson and Tyson VandenBrook, in Murray State’s Department of Music have recently received prestigious recognitions for their work.

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