News from Murray State University

Admitted Student Kickoff poster

Murray State University to host Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024

By MSU Public Relations

Individuals interested in joining the Racer family for the 2024-25 academic year can learn more and apply for admission now at admissions.murraystate.edu

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Fall commencement 2023

Murray State University celebrates commencement

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall and winter 2023 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the CFSB Center.

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New school of Nursing building render

Murray State University hosts groundbreaking for new School of Nursing and Health Professions building

By Shawn Touney

The Murray State University campus and broader community participated in a special groundbreaking event for the University’s new School of Nursing and Health Professions building on Dec. 8, 2023.

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NLS Philanthropy grant

Nonprofit Leadership Studies program awards $3,000 grant to Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah

By Dr. Elise Kieffer

On Nov. 30, the Murray State University nonprofit leadership studies (NLS) program presented the 2023 Giving Back Endowment Student Philanthropy Award to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah in recognition of its ongoing efforts in youth development across their community.

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Kentucky Economic Forum Award Winners (left to right) Kimberly Rossetti, Brett Traver, Jody Lassiter, Larry Hayes, Chris Wooldridge, Matthew Adkins and Amanda Clark.

Murray State University receives two awards at the Kentucky Economic Forum

By Dani Ray

Murray State University received two awards at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s (KAED) annual Kentucky Economic Forum in Covington in late October.

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David Dill

Distinguished Alumnus David Dill receives Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award by B’nai B’rith International

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University distinguished alumnus David Dill was recently awarded the prestigious Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award for his dedication to community service, excellence in leadership and outstanding philanthropic commitment to the healthcare community and beyond.

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Racer Report: Nov. 27 - Dec. 1

By Dani Ray

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 1

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Dr. Lyon with students

Dr. Jonathan Lyon uses work from San Diego Supercomputer Center to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters

By Dani Ray

Murray State University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Jonathan T. Lyon used his work with ACCESS allocations on Expanse at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters (ISSPIC XXI) in Berlin, Germany, in September.

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FFA All-Stars

Hutson School of Agriculture recognizes area FFA students for outstanding accomplishments

By Christy Watkins

The Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University recently honored high school students from the Purchase, Pennyrile and Green River regions as Murray State FFA All-Region Stars based on the students’ demonstrated leadership in FFA.

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Dr. Rebecca Williams

Dr. Rebecca Williams wins Kentucky Art Educators Association Higher Education Art Educator of the Year

By Ann Gosser

Dr. Rebecca Williams, associate professor of art and design and acting chair in the Department of Art and Design at Murray State University, has been awarded the 2023 Kentucky Art Educators Association (KyAEA) Higher Education Art Educator of the Year Award.

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