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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.

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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.

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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.

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Murray State University, West Kentucky Community and Technical College expand partnership to create new engineering and technology degree pathways

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) are expanding educational opportunities and strengthening the regional workforce through a new partnership establishing two associate-to-bachelor's degree pathways.

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WKMS shines in College Radio category at Kentucky Broadcasters Association 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards

By WKMS

WKMS received some of the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s top honors in the College Radio division at the KBA’s 2026 Excellence in Broadcasting Awards ceremony on Oct. 25 in Louisville.

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Murray State University partners with McCracken County High School and Department of Energy for hands-on environmental science research

By Alex Sherwood

Expanding a powerful regional workforce development pipeline, 50 students from McCracken County High School completed a specialized technical tour of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Paducah Site on Sept. 29.

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Murray State University students and faculty present research at Midwest Popular Culture Association conference

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Four English majors and their faculty mentor from Murray State University’s Department of English and Philosophy recently traveled to Muncie, Indiana, to present their original academic research at the Midwest Popular Culture Association conference.

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Murray State Humanities+ Series and University Libraries host “Hometowns and Histories” archive event at Pogue Library

By Kayla Ruzicka

Murray State University College of Humanities and Fine Arts is pleased to announce the next installment in the Humanities+ Series, “Life Lab: Hometowns & Histories,” on Tuesday, Nov. 3 from 4-5:30 p.m. in the Breathitt Room of Pogue Library, located at the corner of 15th Street and Olive Boulevard in Murray, Kentucky.

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Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream

By MSU Public Relations

Live stream of the October 30 meeting.

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Alpha Mu Gamma hosts “Dinner and a Show” in collaboration with Cinema International

By Jade Bradley

Alpha Mu Gamma (AMG), Murray State University’s foreign language society, is hosting its second "Dinner and a Show" event of the semester at Burrito Shack, 214 N. 15th Street in Murray, at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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