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Co-champions Zack Benz, a freshman from Eureka, Missouri, (left) and Caleb McCurren, a junior from Paducah, Kentucky

Speech and Debate Union wins big at Southern Forensics League debate tournament

By Dani Ray

The Murray State University Speech and Debate Union locked out the final round of novice International Public Debate Association (IPDA) debate recently at the Southern Forensics League, meaning the team took home both first and second place.

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Racer Report: Oct. 28-Nov. 1

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 Oct. 28-Nov. 1.

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MSU to host author Kelley Fanto Deetz for book discussion in conjunction with Smithsonian Exhibit

By Aviva Yasgur

Murray State University and the University Libraries are excited to announce a special evening with scholar and author Dr. Kelley Fanto Deetz, on Thursday, Nov. 7 at 6 p.m.

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Department of Art & Design and University Galleries set to host annual Holiday Art Auction on Nov. 8

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to host the 2024 annual Holiday Art Auction on Friday, Nov. 8, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Clara M. Eagle Gallery, located on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State’s campus.

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MSU Galleries and Department of Art & Design to host student art exhibition “Professional Blend XVII”

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design are pleased to present the “Professional Blend XVII” student exhibition on view through Nov. 5 in the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery

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Health and Physical Education Program hosts running clinic with Dr. Mackenzie Jones

By Jillian Smith

The Murray State University’s Health and Physical Education (HPE) program within the College of Education and Human Services hosted Dr. Mackenzie Jones from SoledOut Performance and Physical Therapy on Oct. 14.

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Fall jazz concerts to take place at Murray State University on Nov. 7

By MSU Public Relations

The award-winning Murray State University Jazz Ensembles will present their fall Campus Concerts on Thursday, Nov. 7 in the historic Lovett Auditorium.

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Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership to host College and Career Readiness Conference

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership will host a College and Career Readiness Conference Nov. 1-2.

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Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream

By Shawn Touney

Live stream of the Board of Regents meeting on October 23 at 9 a.m.

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Kentucky Comedy Festival to host student night featuring comedian Kelly Collette

By Brandon Anderson

The Kentucky Comedy Festival is excited to return to Murray State University this fall. The festival will kick off with a special “College Night” for Murray State students on Wednesday, Oct. 30 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wrather Hall.

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