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Jordan Smith

Jordan Smith announces resignation from Murray State University

By MSU Public Relations

After many years of service to Murray State University, Assistant Vice President of Public Affairs Jordan Smith has announced his resignation from Murray State

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first graduating class of the cybersecurity analyst certificate program

Murray State University celebrates first graduates of Cybersecurity Analyst certificate program

By Cheryl Calvert

The Murray State University Cyber Education and Research Center is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort from the Cybersecurity Analyst certificate program.

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Pictured from left are: Dr. Jason Warren, President of Henderson Community College and Dr. Ron Patterson, President of Murray State University

President Dr. Ron Patterson signs partnership agreement with Henderson Community College

By Natalie Thurmond

Murray State University President Dr. Ron Patterson met with Henderson area leaders, education partners and alumni as part of the Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour on Aug. 22.

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Dr. Alissa Young, Dr. Kelley Groves, Dr. David Whaley, and Dr. Ron Patterson

President Dr. Ron Patterson visits Hopkinsville for Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour and signs two education partner agreements

By Jillian Smith

The city of Hopkinsville was one of Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson's tour stops as he has embarked on the Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour to engage and hear directly from multiple groups, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders,

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Admission for fall 2026 and 2026-27 academic year now open at Murray State University

By MSU Public Relations

Students can apply for admission and schedule a campus visit at admissions.murraystate.edu

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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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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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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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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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