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Darren Woodson

Darren Woodson to speak at Murray State University

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University welcomes three-time Super Bowl champion and five-time Pro Bowl selection Darren Woodson for an engaging program focused on leadership on Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Lovett Auditorium. The event is part of a premier leadership speaking series titled “Leadership by Design,” hosted annually on Murray State’s campus by BFW/Marcum Engineering, a firm led by Murray State alumnus and CEO, Mark Workman.

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Admission for upcoming fall semester and academic year is open

By MSU Public Relations

Admission for the upcoming fall 2026 semester and 2026-27 academic year at Murray State University remains open as future Racers can apply today at admissions.murraystate.edu as the fall semester begins on Aug. 18.

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Murray State University Police Department receives grant funding

By MSU Public Relations

The Murray State University Police Department has received $20,269 in grant funding as part of the Law Enforcement Protection Program through the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, in order to continue to assist the department in serving the campus community.

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Bonnie Higginson’s legacy opens the world to Murray State students

By Jillian Smith

Higginson's legacy opens the world to Murray State students through the Bonnie and Cliff Higginson Study Abroad Scholarship.

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Murray State receives CASE 2026 Circle of Excellence Award

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s Office of Branding, Marketing and Communication has been recognized by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) as a gold level award winner for its integrated marketing communications campaign supporting the institution’s College of Veterinary Medicine initiative.

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Murray State University student participates in NASA RockOn event

By Dani Ray

Murray State University student Christopher Puckett participates in NASA RockOn event.

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Murray State University’s Nurse Anesthesia Program awarded 10-year reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University was recently awarded a 10-year reaccreditation from the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) for its Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Nurse Anesthesia Program.

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Murray State University partners with the Kentucky APEX Accelerator to add a regional office location in western Kentucky

By MSU Public Relations

The Kentucky APEX Accelerator announced that it has finalized an agreement with Murray State University to establish a campus-based office in Murray, Kentucky, expanding its statewide footprint and increasing access to government contracting resources across western Kentucky.

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Murray State University dean selected for Leadership Kentucky 2026

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Dr. Dina Byers, was selected for the Leadership Kentucky Class of 2026.

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Murray State University recruiting final cohort for Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate program

By Cheryl Calvert

The Murray State University Cyber Education and Research Center is currently recruiting the final group of eligible participants for its Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate Program. There are only a limited number of spaces available for individuals interested in pursuing careers in one of today’s fastest-growing workforce sectors.

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