Admission for fall 2026 and 2026-27 academic year now open at Murray State University
By MSU Public Relations
Students can apply for admission and schedule a campus visit at admissions.murraystate.edu
News from Murray State University
President Dr. Ron Patterson visits Hopkinsville for Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour and signs two education partner agreements
By Jillian Smith
The city of Hopkinsville was one of Murray State President Dr. Ron Patterson's tour stops as he has embarked on the Racer Spirit Listening and Learning Tour to engage and hear directly from multiple groups, including students, faculty, staff, alumni, community leaders,
Murray State University student selected for St. Jude clinical program
By Jillian Smith
Murray State University’s Lydia White, a second-year speech-language pathology student from Murray, Kentucky, has been selected for the prestigious St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital clinical program.
Murray State University mourns the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University is mourning the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones, a cherished alumnus and devoted benefactor of the institution who passed away on Aug. 7.
Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
By Ann Gosser
Printmaker Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will visit campus on September 9-11
Galleries kicks off fall season with “The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibition”
By Ann Gosser
C. Rose Smith, juror for the exhibition will present a free, public talk at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11
Faculty member appointed vice president of global veterinary pathology foundation
By Dr. Rafaela De Negri
Dr. Rafaela De Negri, veterinary pathologist and faculty member at Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center, has been named vice president of organizational operations for the Davis-Thompson Foundation, an internationally respected nonprofit leader in veterinary pathology education.
Two faculty members’ works to be on display in “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky”
By Department of Art & Design
The exhibition “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky” will be on display at the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State University’s campus, from Aug. 19- Sept. 17.
Author Frank X Walker to visit Murray State University as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency
By Dr. Carrie Jerrell
The Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Frank X Walker as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency.
Leadership Murray 2025-2026 class includes several Racers
By MSU Public Relations
This year’s Leadership Murray Class of 2025-2026 includes two Murray State University staff members, as well as a member of the Murray State University Board of Regents.