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Dr. Rebecca Williams

Department of Art & Design chair selected for Regional Art Educator Award

By Ann Gosser

Each year, the Kentucky Art Education Association submits their Art Educator of the Year as a nominee for the National Art Educators Association (NAEA) Regional Art Educator Award

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Matthew Donovan, Stephen Keene, Dr. Ron Patterson, Dr. Chris George, Matthew Hyden and Ddr. Don Robertson

Murray State University hosts Kentucky TRIO Day 2026

By Audrey Neal

Murray State University hosted Kentucky TRIO Day 2026 on February 27–28, welcoming TRIO students and educators from across the Commonwealth

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Left to right, Stoya Hastings, Chris Schweizer and Rachel Mauser

Department of Art and Design set to host 2026 Patricia Summerville Emerging Professionals Panel

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State University Department of Art and Design will host the Patricia Summerville Emerging Professionals Panel at 5 p.m. on April 9 in Price Doyle Fine Arts Building, room 623.

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Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream

By MSU Public Relations

Live stream of the meeting on April 3 at 10 a.m.

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Dr. Ron Patterson

Presidential Panel and Faculty Symposium to take place as part of Presidential Inauguration events

By MSU Public Relations

A Presidential Panel and Faculty Symposium will take place on Monday, April 13 from 2-3:30 p.m. as part of the Presidential Inauguration for Murray State University’s 15th President Dr. Ron K. Patterson

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Murray State University earns 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School designation

By MSU Public Relations

Military Friendly® has awarded Murray State University with the 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School gold-level designation and ranking as a top 10 university in the large school category.

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Dr. Douglas Hester

Humanities+ Series welcomes alumnus for final lecture on the creative arts for restoration and resilience

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State’s Humanities+ Program concludes its 2025-26 event series on Thursday, April 9 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall, room 208 with a guest lecture by Murray State alumnus Dr. Douglas Hester, ‘19

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Dr. Amy McCann

Humanities+ Series workshop focuses on the gamification of skill acquisition

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State’s Humanities+ Series continues on April 2 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall, room 208 with the pedagogy workshop, "Making it Stick(er): The Gamification of Skill Acquisition and Team Building" with Dr. Amy McCann

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College of Education and Human Services calls for nominations for outstanding educators ahead of annual Sparks Lecture

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) will host its annual Sparks Lecture on Tuesday, April 28 in the Alexander Hall Auditorium, room 240.

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E. Josiah Kenty

Graduate E. Josiah Kenty named 2026 Outstanding Young Alumnus

By Jillian Smith

E. Josiah Kenty, a 2020 graduate of Murray State University with a degree in criminal justice, has been honored with the University’s 2026 Outstanding Young Alumni Award

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