News from Murray State University

Dr. Donna Crouch

Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year

By Jillian Smith

Dr. Donna Crouch, director of Murray State University’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, is the recipient of the Postsecondary Professional of the Year award for the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE).

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Luke Mistone, Matthew Parenteau, and Will Vierling

College of Education and Human Services students help lead Racers to College World Series

By Jillian Smith

The Murray State Baseball team made history during the 2024–2025 season with its first-ever appearance in the College World Series, and three students from the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services were right there on the field, helping lead the way

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25-26 professional development class

Teacher Quality Institute announces 2025-2026 Professional Development School cohort

By Jillian Smith

The Teacher Quality Institute is proud to announce the 2025–2026 cohort of its Professional Development School (PDS) partnership

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Murray State University announces transformational impact of historic capital campaign

By Office of Development

Murray State University celebrates the successful close of its historic Be Bold: Forever Blue and Gold Centennial Campaign, which exceeded the University’s goal of $100 million with a final total of more than $107.8 million raised for the future of Murray State.

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TRiO Talent Search engages more than 100 students in summer college and career exploration activities

By Audrey Neal

This summer, TRiO Talent Search at Murray State University provided more than 100 middle and high school students with opportunities to explore colleges, careers, and cultural experiences through a robust series of on-campus programs, college visit,s and hands-on workshops.

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Racer Report: July 21-25

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 July 21-25

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Frank X Walker

Kentucky Poet Laureate Frank X. Walker to visit Murray State University

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Walker will visit the Janice Mason Art Museum in Cadiz and the Curris Center Ballroom on Murray State’s campus for a reading and discussion of his literary work

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Dr. Ron Patterson

President Dr. Ron Patterson to launch the Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour

By MSU Public Relations

Tour will visit various locations throughout Kentucky and the multi-state region

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Dr. Ana Maria Lara Palma

Hopkinsville regional campus to host a three-part lecture series on soft skills featuring guest speaker Dr. Ana Maria Lara Palma

By MSU Public Relations

The Murray State University Hopkinsville Regional Campus is partnering with the Christian County Chamber of Commerce to host a three-part lecture series on July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 with guest speaker Dr. Ana Maria Lara Palma, a professor from the University of Burgos in Spain.

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Dr. Tina Bernot and Jason Youngblood

Jason Youngblood and Dr. Tina Bernot receive promotions

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University staff members Jason Youngblood and Dr. Tina Bernot have been promoted to Assistant Vice President of Facilities Management and Assistant Vice President of Advancement, respectively, effective July 1, 2025.

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