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The Office of Development’s mission is to the enrich the lives of those touched by Murray State University by maximizing private support for the University and its mission.  

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Leadership


Dr. Tina Bernot, '14, '21

Dr. Tina Bernot, '14, '21

Executive Director of Development
Office of Development

Directors of Development


Kala Allen-Dunn, '10, '17

Kala Allen-Dunn, '10, '17

Director of Development
College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Honors College

Brandon Anderson, '19

Brandon Anderson, '19

Director of Development
College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries

Christian Barnes, '18, '19

Christian Barnes, '18, '19

Director of Development
Jones College of Science Engineering and Technology and The School of Nursing and Health Professions

Abby Hensley, '07, '08

Abby Hensley, '07, '08

Director of Development
Hutson School of Agriculture and Student Affairs

Kyle Johnson, '11

Kyle Johnson, '11

Director of Development
Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business and Corporate Giving

Taylor Mudd

Taylor Mudd

Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Collegiate Athletics

Donor Engagement


Jennifer Robertson, '15, '18

Jennifer Robertson, '15, '18

Director of Donor Engagement and Communications
Coordinator of Town & Gown Community Partnership

Walter Steely, '22

Walter Steely, '22

Assistant Director of Annual Giving

Grace Rapp, '23

Grace Rapp, '23

Graduate Assistant for Donor Engagement

Advancement Support


Worth Shemwell, '12, '15

Worth Shemwell, '12, '15

Assistant Director of Reporting & Research
Office of Development

Aviva Yasgur, '21

Aviva Yasgur, '21

Development Coordinator
Office of Development

Clara Bearsby

Clara Bearsby

Administrative Specialist
Office of Development

Advancement Services


Misty Williams, '97

Misty Williams, '97

Manager of Advancement Services
Office of Development

Samantha Haneline, '90

Samantha Haneline, '90

Advancement Services Specialist
Office of Development

Rita Cherry, '03

Rita Cherry, '03

Advancement Services Specialist
Office of Development

Rhonda Redden

Rhonda Redden

Advancement Services Assistant
Office of Development

Kathy Thweatt, '79, '91

Kathy Thweatt, '79, '91

Office Assistant
Office of Development

Murray State University Foundation and Planned Giving

 

Dr. David W. Durr, CFA, CFP

Dr. David W. Durr, CFA, CFP

President
Murray State University Foundation

 

Heritage HallHeritage Hall

Dedicated in 2012, Heritage Hall houses the Office of Development and the Hall of Benefactors and Distinguished Alumni, which recognizes alumni, faculty, staff and others who have supported Murray State with their generosity.

 

Hall of BenefactorsHall of Benefactors & Distinguished Alumni

The Hall of Benefactors & Distinguished Alumni features several displays highlighting Dr. Rainey T. Wells and others who helped start the University nearly 100 years ago, along with the floor of the front entrance featuring names of people who have contributed financially over the years.

 

Contact Our Office

Murray State Office of Development

200 Heritage Hall
Murray, KY 42071

msu.giving@murraystate.edu
270.809.3001 or 877.282.0033
Fax: 270.809.3436

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

Please note: Charitable gifts to Murray State University are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.

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