News from Murray State University

Board of Regents at Topping Out ceremony on October 30th

MSU celebrates topping out ceremony for new School of Nursing and Health Professions Building

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University celebrated a topping out ceremony for the new School of Nursing and Health Professions Building, Jackson Hall, on Oct. 30.

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MSYou Matter, Racers Care awards mini grants to support student success, well-being and engagement

By Drs. Alyx Shultz and Jamie Rogers

Murray State University’s MSYou Matter; Racers Care initiative recently announced recipients of its latest round of mini grants, which fund innovative projects designed to enhance student learning, engagement and well-being.

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Humanities+ Series explores how to sustain creative habits

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s Humanities+ Series wraps up its fall 2025 speaker series on Thursday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. in Faculty Hall Room 208 with a presentation on "Creativity without Suffering" with Dr. T.J. Martinson

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The Murray State News wins big at MediaFest

By Leigh Landini Wright

The Murray State News won seven Pinnacle Awards, including two first places, from the College Media Association during MediaFest in Washington, D.C., Oct. 15-18.

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Department of Music hosts musical theatre showcase

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s Department of Music will host “Foes to Friends: A Musical Theatre Showcase” on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall on the second floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building.

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Dr. Cindy Clemson

College of Education and Human Services honors Dr. Cindy Clemson with Outstanding Alumna Service Award

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services honored Dr. Cindy Clemson, a passionate educator, advocate and leader in special education, during its annual Homecoming Breakfast on Nov. 1.

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President and First Lady Patterson

President and First Lady Patterson showcase faculty artwork at Oakhurst

By Department of Art & Design

Murray State University President Dr. Ron Patterson and First Lady Jenny Patterson, in collaboration with Murray State’s Department of Art & Design, are pleased to announce a special exhibition of faculty artwork at Oakhurst, the President and First Lady’s residence on the Murray State campus.

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Department of Art & Design hosts senior exhibitions

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State University Department of Arts & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for fall 2025.

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Fall 2025 enrollment indicates growth in numerous categories

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s Fall 2025 enrollment report indicates continued momentum and increases in multiple categories.

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