News from Murray State University

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Department of Art & Design kicks off the school year with three exhibitions

By Alex Pologruto

The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce three exhibit openings in August in the Clara M. Eagle Galleries and Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building located on Murray State’s campus

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Ryan Orr

Ryan Orr named Chief of Police

By Shawn Touney

Ryan Orr has been named Chief of Police for the Murray State University Police Department after having served in an interim role since February 2023.

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Racer Report: August 7-11

By Shawn Touney

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of August 7-11.

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Murray State University hosts 2023 Governor’s Scholars Program

By Alex Pologruto

Murray State University is proudly partnering with the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) as one of three host universities in Kentucky for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.

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Robert Manna, Brandon Anderson, and Justin P. Manna

Augusta Perdune Manna, R.N. Memorial Scholarship Endowment

By Alex Pologruto

Murray State University has announced the Augusta Perdune Manna, R.N. Memorial Scholarship Endowment.

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Dr. Gene W. Ray

Remembering Dr. Gene W. Ray

By Shawn Touney

Dr. Gene W. Ray, `60, a Murray State University distinguished alumnus and lifelong supporter of the institution, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023

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Dr. Brian Parr

Dr. Brian Parr named dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University named Dr. Brian Parr dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture at the University’s Board of Regents meeting on June 2, 2023

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Jody Cash Memorial Scholarship

Jody Cash Memorial Scholarship at Murray State University

By Alex Pologruto

Family and friends of Jody Cash establish the Jody Cash Memorial Scholarship at Murray State University

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Town & Gown Advisory Board

By Christian Barnes

As Murray State Town & Gown celebrates 20 years of building campus and community partnerships, Murray State University, along with the Office of Development, have announced the newly reactivated Town & Gown Advisory Board, which will guide the University’s premier community partnership program into the next 20 years of excellence.

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Automation systems classroom

School of Engineering receives grant award from Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s School of Engineering recently received a grant award from the Paducah Area Community Reuse Organization (PACRO).

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