Student Resources

Racer Writing Center
The Racer Writing Center helps students, faculty, and staff from all disciplines become more effective, more successful writers. Their methods—multi-faceted, flexible, and above all, collaborative—reflect their dedication to the individual writer, whose talents, voice, and academic and professional goals are central to their endeavors. Qualified writing consultants offer free help on your writing projects. Visit the Racer Writing Center page for hours and location.

Safe Zone

The Department of English and Philosophy is an official Murray State University Safe Zone. The Safe Zone Project is designed to radically reduce prejudice and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression at Murray State University. We provide a safe environment of active and visible allies who can be trusted to maintain confidentiality, and who will respond to the individual with understanding, support, and empathy.

Safe Zone Resource Manual

Stonewall Scholars

Full list of participating MSU Safe Zone faculty, staff and departments

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Murray State University is committed to helping you find ways to make college affordable. This page is under development, though you can find a partial list here. Check back soon for a focused listing of scholarships available to students in the Department of English and Philosophy. In the meantime, for more information on pursuing financial aid and scholarships at Murray State, see Financial Aid and Scholarships. For scholarship opportunities specifically available to Department of English and Philosophy undergraduates, contact Scholarship Coordinator Judy Crofton.

Student Organizations
You'll find the department's faculty and programs focused on making your experience at MSU a success. Undergraduates have a variety of opportunities to get involved in the department. Get involved.

Study Abroad

Study abroad gives you the opportunity to challenge your own views as you interact with people from around the world, people who have been raised in different cultures and traditions. In the 2010-2011 academic year, Department of English and Philosophy professors will take students to London, Ireland, Rome, and Chile. Check out our exciting lineup of department-specific study abroad offerings.

Conferences, Contests, Opportunities

To see our students succeed is one of our most important objectives. For that reason, we've created a space to post opportunities for you to showcase your writing and other talents. Check it out.

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