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Murray State University celebrates commencement

By Shawn Touney | May 8, 2021

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Murray State University hosted in-person commencement ceremonies for May and August 2021 graduates as well as 2020 graduates on May 7 and 8 at the CFSB Center.

MURRAY, Ky. Murray State University hosted in-person commencement ceremonies for May and August 2021 graduates as well as 2020 graduates on May 7 and 8 at the CFSB Center. 

On May 7, the ceremony for Masters, Specialist and Doctoral graduates took place while on May 8, three ceremonies were held for undergraduates. 

A total of 1,464 degree applicants comprised this spring’s graduating class of degree applicants from May and August, including doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees. A total of 31 states and 22 countries were represented.

A complete list and sortable table by state and county of 2021 graduates is available at https://www.murraystate.edu/commencement/graduates/.

There is still time for soon-to-be graduating high school students to apply for admission for the upcoming 2021-22 academic year. Students interested in joining the Racer Family can learn more, schedule a virtual or on-campus visit and apply for admission at admissions.murraystate.edu.

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