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Beatrice Cornwell's sisters and administration pose with scholarship check

Estate gift honors Beatrice Cornwell’s legacy and supports non-traditional students at Murray State University’s Paducah Regional Campus

By Dr. Tina Bernot

This week would have been Beatrice Cornwell’s 85th birthday, and Murray State University is announcing a generous estate gift of $277,670.25 to support the Beatrice Johnson Cornwell Scholarship, creating a lasting source of financial assistance for non-traditional students pursuing their degrees through the Murray State University Paducah Regional Campus.

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Murray State to host A Taste of the Arts dinner and live auction event Oct. 15

By Rebecca Dyer

The College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University invites the public to attend the annual A Taste of the Arts dinner and live auction event, with proceeds designated to provide scholarships for fine arts students.

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Murray State University’s Humanities+ Series Presents "Community as Classroom"

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) invites students, faculty and the public to the next installment of its Humanities+ Series on Thursday, Oct. 1, featuring a presentation by sociologist Dr. Alexandra Hendley.

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Murray State University’s Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership to host third annual College and Career Readiness Conference

By Dr. SG Carthell

Murray State University’s Office of Student Enrichment, Academic Excellence and Leadership will host its third annual College and Career Readiness Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3.

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Donna Herndon to serve as Murray State University Homecoming 2026 Parade Grand Marshal

By Carrie McGinnis

The Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) is proud to announce 1964 alumna and former Murray State Alumni Affairs Director Donna Herndon as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade.

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Murray State University recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 36th consecutive year of high rankings by the national college guide, which recently published its 2027 Best Colleges list.

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Murray State University Theatre Arts opens 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Theatre Arts Program will open its 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!, a production by Roz Mihalko and Donna Swift, directed by Murray State senior theatre major Samantha Brannigan.

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Murray State University Board of Regents approves creation of two new auxiliary enterprises

By MSU Public Relations

The Murray State University Board of Regents, during its Sept. 18 meeting, approved the creation of two new, distinct auxiliary enterprises designed to accelerate growth, drive innovation and support the long-term success of Murray State University and Murray State Athletics.

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Murray State University’s Holly Bloodworth named vice chair of Kentucky Board of Education

By Jillian Smith

Holly Bloodworth, senior instructor in early childhood and elementary education in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University, has been named vice chair of the Kentucky Board of Education.

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Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream

By MSU Public Relations

Live stream of the September 18 meeting.

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