News from Murray State University

Lydia White

Murray State University student selected for St. Jude clinical program

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s Lydia White, a second-year speech-language pathology student from Murray, Kentucky, has been selected for the prestigious St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital clinical program.

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Dr. Jesse D. Jones, with wife Deborah

Murray State University mourns the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University is mourning the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones, a cherished alumnus and devoted benefactor of the institution who passed away on Aug. 7.

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C. Rose Smith

Galleries kicks off fall season with “The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibition”

By Ann Gosser

C. Rose Smith, juror for the exhibition will present a free, public talk at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11

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Haypeep design

Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series

By Ann Gosser

Printmaker Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will visit campus on September 9-11

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photos Tobacco Seasonal Worker and Ice Storm

Two faculty members’ works to be on display in “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky”

By Department of Art & Design

The exhibition “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky” will be on display at the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State University’s campus, from Aug. 19- Sept. 17.

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Dr. Rafaela Negri

Faculty member appointed vice president of global veterinary pathology foundation

By Dr. Rafaela De Negri

Dr. Rafaela De Negri, veterinary pathologist and faculty member at Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center, has been named vice president of organizational operations for the Davis-Thompson Foundation, an internationally respected nonprofit leader in veterinary pathology education.

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Frank X Walker

Author Frank X Walker to visit Murray State University as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Frank X Walker as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency.

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Blair Bushart Gray, David Meinschein, and Samantha Rudolph

Leadership Murray 2025-2026 class includes several Racers

By MSU Public Relations

This year’s Leadership Murray Class of 2025-2026 includes two Murray State University staff members, as well as a member of the Murray State University Board of Regents.

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Dr. Donna Crouch

Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year

By Jillian Smith

Dr. Donna Crouch, director of Murray State University’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, is the recipient of the Postsecondary Professional of the Year award for the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE).

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Luke Mistone, Matthew Parenteau, and Will Vierling

College of Education and Human Services students help lead Racers to College World Series

By Jillian Smith

The Murray State Baseball team made history during the 2024–2025 season with its first-ever appearance in the College World Series, and three students from the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services were right there on the field, helping lead the way

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