Pride List
In celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month, the Pride List is released on October 1st each academic year. The Pride List represents the network of support that surrounds our LGBTQ+ community here on campus. Administrators, faculty members, staff members, students, alumni and even community members sign the Pride List to demonstrate their allyship and/or pride in an effort to lift up students who may feel alone or unseen. The Pride List also celebrates the students who have found the space and support to live vibrantly and authentically. It is important that students know that they have a campus community willing to embrace them as they are.
This year we are emphasizing the messages of Murray State Alumni who navigated our campus as LGBTQ+ students, many of whom served as officers and founders of the first LGBTQ+ focused student organization, Alliance. Others walked our campus before such a network of support existed. This list is dedicated in their honor and in celebration of the history of LGBTQ+ growth and activism on Murray State's campus.
You can still sign the Pride List for 2023 to add your name to the celebration!
"During my time at MSU, I experienced a deep sense of isolation as an LGBT+ individual. Throughout my student years, I did not have the opportunity to connect with any other individuals who shared my identity. I’m so glad to see that the current environment at Murray State has undergone significant changes since then. It's important for current students to be aware that they have a strong support system in place, not only among their peers but also within the Alumni community."
"I came to Murray State University straight out of high school, overwhelmed, and alone. As I learned more about myself and how I relate to the world thanks to liberal arts education, I found that working for a common cause creates a community of friends and comrades. I benefited from the labors of Alliance, allies, and activists before my time, and I am honored to think that our work made students after us feel more welcomed and more more secure. The message we amplified comes from our past, into your present, and into all the future generations of Racers: Whoever you are and whatever good you seek to do in the world, at Murray State University you are among supporters and friends."
"I am proud to be a Murray State Alumni, and an alumni and ex-President of the Murray State Alliance. During my time at MSU I saw great strides in LGBTQ acceptance across campus. I was proud to preside over some of those advancements during my time spent serving the community, and I am glad to know that current and future students are thriving in an environment that makes it safe for them to be their authentic self. That is all early Alliance leaders like myself wanted. It is my hope that Murray’s LGBTQ community and campus community at large continue to find the acceptance and support they need to succeed, both in school and in the wider world."
"I graduated from Murray State University in 2016. At the time of admission, I was struggling with homelessness due to challenges at home. Homelessness is an all too familiar struggle among Queer youth. Thankfully, my high school science teacher encouraged me to attend college to secure housing. Student organizations like the MSU Alliance and Women’s Center helped me find my voice through various forms of leadership during a chaotic and transitional time in my life. Both organizations gave me support and a community when I needed it most. As a student, I not only learned to advocate for my community, but I also learned to advocate for myself. I am so thankful to return as an Alumni and see the work the MSU Pride Center is doing. When I was a student, the Alliance gathered in any and every corner of the MSU campus to find safe spaces. Thanks to the MSU Pride Center, Queer students now have dedicated space to find community and feel affirmed."
Pride List
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Abby Hensley
Abby Loring
Abigail Cox
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Abigail Phelps
Abigail Storey
Alana
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Alexander Ebling
Alexus
Ali Hendley
Alison Brown
Alison Bullen
Amanda Kaler Combs
Amanda Moyers
Amanda S. Mansfield
Amanda Sadler
Amber B. DuVentre
Amber Mathis
Ambrozy Przygoda
Amelia Owen
Andrew
Angie Trzepacz
Ann Beck
Ann Gosser
Ann Johnson
Ashley Ireland
Audrey Neal
August Phelps
Ava Chuppe
Avery:)
Aviva Yasgur
Axl Nowlin
Bek Schmidt
Bentley Utgaard
Bethanie Bailey
Billy Goddard
Brandi Stout
Brandon Kiser
Braun Oldenkamp
Brent A. Menchinger
Brian Bourke
Brigid Kunzler
Brittany Wood
Brittney McWaters
Cam
Cameron Sena
Carrie McGinnis
Casey Johnson
Casey Rowe
Catie Bates Robertson
Chad Gaylord
Chaka Burress
Charley Allen-Dunn
Charlotte Goddard
Charlotte Saltsman
Chris Trzepacz
Christian Barnes
Christina Marks, Realtor -Elite Realty
Christine Lindner
Christopher Baker
Christopher Mecklin
Christy Watkins
Claire Layne
Cody Martin
Colleen Anderson
Corey Ipock
Courtney Roberts
Crystal Dillard
Dana Thompson
Danielle
Danielle Nielsen
Dara Miller
David Pizzo
David Sye
David Whaley
Davin
Dena Weinberger
Devon Cooper
Dixie Lynn
Don Robertson
Donna Comer Pursifull
Dr. Amy McCann
Dr. Antje Gamble
Dr. Ashley Shoupe
Dr. Diane Nititham
Dr. Elise Kieffer
Dr. Grace Eder
Dr. Katharine Loughney
Dr. Kelly Taylor
Dr. Laura Sullivan-Beckers
Dr. Laura Sullivan-Beckers
Dr. Lori Roe
Dr. Lucas Hall
Dr. Maribeth Crawford
Dr. Nikki Gaylord
Dr. Rebecca Williams
Dr. Robin Zhang
Dr. Rusty Jones
Dr. SG Carthell
Dr. Tana Field
Dr. Tina Bernot
Dr. Todd E. Hill
Ed Thome
Eli Pitcock
Elijah Winebrenner
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Donovan
Emily
Emily
Entropy Cramer
Ever Roberts
Fera Tyree
Francis Grefer
Gray Hawkins
Guinevere Hester
Haley Poynter
Hanna Scott
Hannah Barney
Hannah Saad
Heather Gardner
Heidi Ortega
Hudson Reed
Hudson Wells
Hunter Barrows
J'Lissabeth Faughn
Jaden Mock
Jake Davis
James Morgan
Jeff Wylie
Jen Garrett
Jen Robertson
Jenilee Crutcher Williams
Jenni Todd
Jennifer Earls
Jennifer Henley
Jessica Baker
Jessica Evans
Jessica Weatherford
Joanne Guns
Jodi H
Jodi Hanneman
Joe Hedges
Joel Perkins
Jonathan Hueftle
Jordan Brock
Jordan Garner
Joyce Day
Joyce Whitney
Julian Lamson
K8 Allen
Kaci Merrick
Kai Lumbley
Kailyn Andrews
Kala Allen-Dunn
Kate Herrmann
Katherine Farmer
Kathy Callahan
Katie Kriesky
Kelly
Kelly Taylor
Kelsey Johnson
Kenny Clayton
Kim Vigil
Kore Seelentag
Kris
Krista Kimmel
Kristen Oakley
Kristy Calman
Kyle Johnson
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Lacey Latimer
Lacey Schultz
Laura Sullivan-Beckers
Lauren
Lauren Couch
Lauren Ervin
Leah Rullman
Lennon Mitchell
Lexi
Lexi McDowell
Libby Gerdes
Lily Cohoon
Lissa
Lissa Bennett
Lissa Graham
Lissa Graham-Schneider
Liv Lothamer
Liz Hammonds
Loralei Burress
Lori Barrow
Luca Colburn Schaefer-Knight
Luca Wiley
Luna Gamblin
Lynx
MacKenzie Rogers
Madison Hobbs
Maeve McCarthy
Maleah Buckner
Mallorie Snider
Marc Polizzi
Maria Dodson
Marie Young
Marius
Mary K
Mary Tripp Reed
Matt Purdy
Matt Shultz
Matthew Allen
Megan Smetana
Melanie McCallon Seib
MeLissa Cooper
Mia Cary, DVM
Michael Bordieri
Michael S.
Michaela Garske
Michele Curd
Michelle
Michelle Panchuk
Michelle Sorrell Fight
Mike Gowen
Milo D
Morgan Hocking
Morgan Randall
Natalie Moore
Nehanda Buczek-Langham
Nicole Hand
Nikki Gaylord
Olga Koulisis
Olivia Guess
Olivia Hancock
Olivia Hritzkowin
Paige
Paige
Paige Moran
Paige Rainbolt
Pamela Parker
Pat McCutchen
Peg Munke
Peggy Whaley
Prof. Gwendolyn Paradice
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Rae Butler
Ray Horton
Rayn
Rebecca Billington
Rebecca Dyer
Rebecca M. Rosen
Rebecca Pender Baum
Rebecca Perry
Rebecca Wylie
Reed
Reigh Kemp
Richard Cruce
Richard Willett
Robert G. Donnelly, Jr.
Robert Scott
Robin
Robin Zahrndt
Robyn Pizzo
Rory
Rosie Mensinger
Ruth Lawlor
Sam P.
Samir Patel
Sarah
Sarah Williams
Shamike Stiles
Shea Porr
Shyann Royalty
Sidda Roche
Skylan
Sparrow Davenport
Springer-Franklin RCC
Stacey Lee Paschall Mills
Stephanie Carlson
Stephanie Fulcher
Stephanie Rea
Stephanie Schaaf
Steven Guns
Steven Taylor
Syd
Taivion Sanders
Tamela Darnell
Tana Field
Taylor
Teresa Hill
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Terri Grief
Terri Hernon
Terry Derting
Tessa Bradley
Timothy Hanley
Tom Waldrop
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Tori
Torii Doran
Travis Plunkett
Trey Book
Tyler Swim
Tyler W.
Tyreke Jenkins
Valerie Ernstberger
Vanessa Lyons
Virginia Kelley
Wendy Longworth
Will Kemp
Woody Leslie
Zacharie Lamb
Zachary Burton
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