Strategic Success Stories
2018
Click the arrow for more informationAdvancing a Culture of Academic Excellence
Murray State University recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 28th consecutive year
Forbes recognizes Murray State on America’s Best Colleges list
Murray State ranked among College Consensus’ 2018 Best Colleges and Universities in Kentucky
Phi Kappa Phi at Murray State recognizes achievements
Murray State awards 16 Presidential Fellowship Scholarships
Murray State University students share research at Posters-at-the-Capitol
Promoting a Dynamic and Diverse University Community Committed to Student Success
Emerging Scholars Institute receives $10,000 for scholarships
Murray State adopts Handshake as new internship, job portal
Students prepare for futures by preparing lunch
Murray State students work with Organilock sweet potatoes
Murray State begins 2018-19 Road Scholars program
Students participate in rural community health scholars program
Students build Baja Buggy for competition
Students receive Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships
Student selected as Fulbright Scholar
Advancing Knowledge of Benefit Society by Fostering Research, Scholarship and Creative Activities
Faculty Development Center to host virtual summit, series and events
Owens selected to attend HERS leadership institute
Research circle retreat helps faculty produce papers for publication
Faculty members receive innovation grant
Faculty member hosts presentation on Sunshine Laws
Hendrith named Ashland, Inc. endowed professor in College of Education and Human Services
Improving the Quality of Life for our Communities through Engagement
Major estate gift from Bill and Louise Hatley benefits Murray State
Murray State University to present three new art exhibits
Murray State honors Bailey Holt with memorial scholarship
Professor Emeritus creates Murray State scholarship for earth and environmental sciences students
Murray State receives final installment of $1 million gift from BB&T Bank
Alumna creates scholarship for returning adult students at Paducah regional campus
All Campus Give campaign raises more than $8,000 for Murray State traditions
Past stories
Academic Excellence
Murray State University recognized by U.S.News and World Report for 26th consecutive year
W.K. Kellogg Foundation matches gift to the Giving Back Endowment
Foley family establishes Funds for Excellence at Murray State University
Judge Jimmy Don Robinson Donates 534-Acre Farm to the Murray State University Foundation
Murray State University unveils “Opportunity Afforded” as new marketing and brand identity
Student Success
Nonprofit Leadership student receives United Way internship
Hollis C. Franklin Hall opens at Murray State University
An “Opportunity Afforded” by Murray State University reaches beyond Kentucky
Student afforded internship opportunity at New York City public relations and marketing agency
Murray State student Tanelle Smith thankful for opportunities afforded as a Racer
Research, Scholarship, Creative Activity
Murray State University receives $1.1 million National Science Foundation grant
Murray State University’s Hancock Biological Station receives grant from National Science Foundation
Murray State University Department of Accounting receives research recognition