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Ed Rising participants

Ed Rising empowers the next generation of educators at the Teacher Quality Institute’s annual event

By Jillian Smith

The Teacher Quality Institute (TQI) proudly hosted Ed Rising, a career exploration and competition event designed to inspire and prepare high school students for future careers in education on Thursday, Nov. 14

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Nonprofit Leadership Studies program awards $3,000 grant to Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy

By MSU Public Relations

On Dec. 5, the Murray State University nonprofit leadership studies (NLS) program presented the 2024 Giving Back Endowment Student Philanthropy Award to Cassidy’s Cause Therapeutic Riding Academy

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MSU to host Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025

By MSU Public Relations

Individuals interested in joining the Racer family for the 2025-26 academic year can learn more and apply for admission now at admissions.murraystate.edu

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Dr. Aaron Thompson

Dr. Aaron Thompson to be awarded an honorary doctorate at fall 2024 commencement

By MSU Public Relations

Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), will be awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University as part of the fall 2024 commencement ceremony on Dec. 14.

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Racer Report: Dec. 2-6

By MSU Public Relations

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of Dec. 2-6.

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Sara Morgan

Senior Sara Morgan selected for Best Buddies International Young Leaders Council

By MSU Public Relations

Sara Morgan, a senior elementary education major from Louisville, Kentucky, has been selected to serve a two-year term on the Best Buddies International Young Leaders Council (YLC).

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Public Relations Student Society of America awarded bid to host district conference

By MSU Public Relations

The Murray State University Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) will host the 2025 East Central District Conference: “PR Here, There & Everywhere!”

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MSU holds ribbon cutting to dedicate the Sgt. Patrick J. Medley Veteran and Military Student Success Coordinator Office

By Aviva Yasgur

Murray State University, together with members of the Bechtel and Medley families, dedicated the Sgt. Patrick J. Medley Veteran and Military Student Success Coordinator Office this past Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

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Town & Gown Holiday Concert set for Dec. 6 at Johnson Theatre

By Aviva Yasgur

Murray State University will celebrate the holiday season with the annual Town & Gown Holiday Concert at Johnson Theatre in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building on the Murray State campus Friday, Dec. 6 at 7 p.m.

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MSU Promise offered as statewide tuition assistance program for qualifying first-time freshmen and new transfer students

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University continues to offer the Murray State Promise as first-time freshmen and new transfer students throughout the state of Kentucky may be eligible for this tuition assistance program.

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