Hancock Biological Station receives award
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University’s Hancock Biological Station received the 2026 Excellence in Science Education and Outreach Award by the Kentucky Academy of Science.
News from Murray State University
Murray State’s Department of English and Philosophy hosts World Philosophy Day event
By Samuel Henley
Murray State University’s Department of English and Philosophy will host a celebration of World Philosophy Day on Tuesday, Nov. 17 outside Waterfield Library from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Murray State University Bands present “Between Light & Shadow”
By Nathaniel Miracle
Murray State University Bands will perform its final concert of the fall semester, “Between Light & Shadow,” on Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. in historic Lovett Auditorium.
Murray State University Housing hosts inaugural Racer Renaissance Faire
By Anya Kenney
Murray State University Housing is proud to announce the inaugural Racer Renaissance Faire that, with the help of many student organizations, will offer an immersive renaissance festival experience right outside students’ front doors.
Anastasia: The Musical comes to Murray, Kentucky
By Maddie Williams
Playhouse in the Park and Murray State University’s Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts and Department of Music are proud to premiere their joint production of Anastasia: The Musical at Playhouse in the Park (701 Gil Hopson Drive in Murray).
The Murray State News wins 15 awards at national conference
By Gray Hawkins
The Murray State News won 15 national awards during the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP)/College Media Association (CMA) National College Media conference in Kansas City, Missouri, Nov. 4-7.
Murray State University's Patricia Greer helps develop national guide to support schools recovering from gun violence
By Jillian Smith
Dr. Patricia Greer, director of the resource center for the Kentucky Center for School Safety, housed in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University, is using her firsthand experience as a school administrator to help educators across the nation navigate the challenges of school safety, crisis response and long-term recovery.
Murray State University’s Department of Music percussion ensemble performs fall concert
By Rachel Welch
The Murray State University Department of Music percussion ensemble will perform its fall 2026 semester concert, “Woodcuts,” on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall of the Old Fine Arts Building.
Murray State University Department of Music hosts jazz concert
By Skyler Brasher
The Murray State Jazz Orchestra, Murray State Jazz Band, Blue Jazz Combo and Gold Jazz Combo will come together on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium for the second jazz concert of the fall semester.
Murray State University’s fall 2026 enrollment indicates growth and momentum in numerous categories
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University’s fall 2026 enrollment report indicates continued momentum and increases in multiple categories.