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Dr. Joe Fuhrmann Memorial Scholarship established

By Kala Allen-Dunn

Murray State University has announced the establishment of the Dr. Joe Fuhrmann Memorial Scholarship, which will benefit undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of History

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Dr. Eugene and Mrs. Priscilla Schanbacher

The Murray State University Foundation, Inc. announces the Schanbacher Character Scholarship Endowment

By Alex Pologruto

The Schanbacher Character Scholarship Endowment was established by gifts to the Murray State University Foundation, Inc. (MSU Foundation) from Dr. Eugene & Mrs. Priscilla Schanbacher to recognize and reward young people who possess high moral character; to help develop and promote higher character and integrity in student’s lives; and to provide financial assistance to post-secondary students, who may not otherwise be able to attend college.

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Racer Report: May 1-5

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 May 1-5.

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(Left to right) Jackson Hiter, Will Kemp and John Vanover

Cybersecurity and Network Management students participate in Cyber Games

By Alex Pologruto

Three students participated in the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) Cyber Games Regional Overflow

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Graphic Design program ranked #1 in Kentucky

By Alex Pologruto

The Graphic Design program housed in Murray State University’s Department of Art & Design is ranked #1 in the state of Kentucky for 2023 and in the Top 25 in the South by the Animation Career Review (ACR), a major online resource for people aspiring for careers in animation, game design, graphic design, digital art, and related fields.

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Model United Nations team participates in International Conference

By Alex Pologruto

Approximately 3,900 university students and faculty members from across the United States and abroad, including a team from Murray State University, recently attended the National Model United Nations (MUN) Conference to discuss current global issues in a real-world context.

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Department of Journalism and Mass Communications receives re-accreditation

By Kevin Qualls

The Department of Journalism and Mass Communications (JMC) at Murray State University was re-accredited Friday, April 28 during the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications’ meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

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Cybersecurity and Network Management program recognized

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management (CNM) placed fourth nationally through a community outreach competition by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD).

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Beta Gamma Sigma induction 2023

Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society in business holds induction ceremony

By Alex Pologruto

The Murray State University chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma International Honor Society in business inducted 42 new members during the annual induction ceremony on Monday, April 24 in the Business Building.

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Murray State University announces national leadership council for the Be Bold: Forever Blue & Gold campaign

By Tina Bernot

$57 million toward the $100 million campaign goal has been raised

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