News from Murray State University

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Louisville Orchestra with special guest Chris Thile for “In Harmony” tour

By Alex Pologruto

Murray State University is pleased to host “In Harmony: The Commonwealth Tour of the Louisville Orchestra (LO),” with special guest Chris Thile, on Thursday, Sept. 14 at 7 p.m. in Lovett Auditorium located on Murray State’s campus.

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Steve and Elizabeth Pierson

First recipient of the Steve and Elizabeth Pierson Endowed Scholarship

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University has announced the first recipient of the Steve and Elizabeth Pierson Endowed Scholarship.

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MSU recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2023-2024 rankings

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2023-2024 “Best Colleges” rankings.

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Brandon Anderson

Brandon Anderson named Director of Development for the CoEHS and UL

By Alex Pologruto

Murray State University has named Brandon Anderson director of development for the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) and University Libraries (UL)

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CHA students

Commonwealth Honors Academy celebrates the program’s 23rd year

By Alex Pologruto

The Murray State University Commonwealth Honors Academy (CHA) is a challenging three-week enrichment program for outstanding high school students who have completed their junior year of high school

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Town and Gown free concert

Town & Gown Community Chorale to present July 4 concert

By Alex Pologruto

A free community event for the Murray-Calloway County area to enjoy

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Ms. Holly Bloodworth leads her REA 404 students in phonemic instruction.

CoEHS Reading and Writing Education Program among the best in the US

By Alex Pologruto

Undergraduate program earns an “A” letter grade in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality

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Racer Report: June 5-9

By Shawn Touney

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of June 5-9.

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Department of Art & Design hosts two exhibitions this summer

By Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to present two exhibitions this summer

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Ribbon cutting at Don Tharpe lecture hall

MSU celebrates the naming of the Dr. Don I. Tharpe Lecture Hall

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University Board of Regents, administration, faculty, staff, students, friends and supporters of the institution celebrated a naming ceremony event on Friday, June 2 with the dedication of the Dr. Don I. Tharpe Lecture Hall inside the School of Engineering, in appreciation of Tharpe’s esteemed service and his commitment to education at Murray State.

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