News from Murray State University

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The Murray State News receives four awards at the Southeast Journalism Conference in Georgia

By Leigh Landini Wright

The Murray State News received four awards at the recent Southeast Journalism Conference in Cartersville, Georgia.

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EdSights resource launched for student success

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has partnered with EdSights, a resource that utilizes an AI-powered chatbot via text messaging to support student engagement and success.

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Pictured from left to right Dean Worley, Alex Holm, Eli Skipworth, Skyler Moyers, Ryan Weathers, Chelsea (Emery) Vickery and Aiden Green

Cyber Team places first in Kentucky at the Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition

By Cheryl Calvert

Murray State University’s Cyber Team achieved first place in Kentucky on Feb. 7, at the Midwest Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition Qualifier.

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Racer Report: Feb. 16-20

By MSU Public Relations

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of Feb. 16-20

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Theatre Arts program presents Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts is pleased to present Fool for Love, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m.

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26th annual Shakespeare Festival

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The 26th annual Murray Shakespeare Festival returns to the beautifully renovated Lovett Auditorium on the campus of Murray State University in March 2026

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Murray State continues to lead $1.5 million environmental science initiative for regional high school students

By Alexandra Sherwood and Dr. Renee Fister

Under the leadership of Principal Investigator and Associate Provost Dr. Renee Fister, Murray State University is utilizing a $1.5 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to integrate advanced environmental science into the curriculum at McCracken County High School (MCHS)

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Murray State University partners with Kentucky Court Designated Workers to support juvenile diversion through mentoring course

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s Criminal Justice program has launched a unique partnership with Kentucky Court Designated Workers (CDWs) to support youth participating in juvenile diversion through structured, supervised mentoring.

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Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series

By MSU Public Relations

Printmaker Acadia Kandora will visit campus March 10-13

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Fort Campbell Regional Campus EMT-B Program approved as Department of War SkillBridge pathway

By Natalie Thurmond

The Murray State University Fort Campbell Regional Campus has received official approval for its Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) program to serve as a U.S. Department of War SkillBridge pathway

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