News from Murray State University

Dennis Jackson football player

Dennis Jackson Racer Room

By Dave Winder

Murray State Athletics honors Dennis Jackson, the first African-American student-athlete at MSU, by naming the Dennis Jackson Racer Room in Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Dr. Kevin Woodgett

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. virtual celebration

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s Office of Multicultural Initiatives, Student Leadership & Inclusive Excellence, in collaboration with various University offices and community organizations, are excited to present the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18 at 10:30 a.m.

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Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry Dr. Bikram Subedi

Chemistry and biology labs testing wastewater to help identify potential COVID-19 outbreaks

A recent wastewater testing project in Mayfield, Kentucky is providing assistance to the local community to help identify potential COVID-19 outbreaks prior to area residents ever experiencing any symptoms of the virus.

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President Dr. Robert

President Dr. Bob Jackson receives national award

By Shawn Touney

Dr. Bob Jackson, President of Murray State University, has been recognized as a distinguished alumnus of Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity and inducted into the Order of West Range, a lifetime achievement award and the highest honor bestowed upon alumni for service to society and accomplishments in their careers

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Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business

Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Development celebrates operations

Murray State University celebrated 39 years of providing entrepreneurial support to the region in 2020. Since 1981, the Murray State University Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business has been providing consulting and training outreach services to pre-venture and existing businesses in the region.

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Racer One statue

Murray State University to host virtual Admitted Student Kickoff event in February

Individuals interested in joining the Racer family for the upcoming fall semester can apply for admission at admissions.murraystate.edu

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Jazz orchestra album

Jazz Orchestra releases fourth holiday album

Murray State University’s Jazz Orchestra released their fourth album, “More Season’s Greetings,” which will be available on all major streaming platforms later the week of December 14, 2020.

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Pogue Library at night

Murray State University announces fall 2020 Dean’s List recipients

Fall 2020 Dean's List announcement

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Giving Back Endowment award

Murray State University Nonprofit Leadership Studies program presents Giving Back Endowment Grant to the Murray Art Guild Community Art Center

The Murray State University Nonprofit Leadership Studies program has presented the 2020 Giving Back Endowment Grant Award to the Murray Art Guild Community Art Center

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Pogue Library at Christmas

Enjoy the sounds of the season

Enjoy the sounds of the season with The Holidays at Murray State, an annual production which showcases our department of music.

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