Murray State University celebrates commencement
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall and winter 2023 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the CFSB Center.
News from Murray State University
Research team awarded National Science Foundation grant to study intersectionality on campus
By Dani Ray
In August, the National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded ADVANCE, a Murray State University social science research team, a $195,000 grant to research intersectionality on campus.
Murray State University to host Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024
By MSU Public Relations
Individuals interested in joining the Racer family for the 2024-25 academic year can learn more and apply for admission now at admissions.murraystate.edu
Murray State University hosts groundbreaking for new School of Nursing and Health Professions building
By Shawn Touney
The Murray State University campus and broader community participated in a special groundbreaking event for the University’s new School of Nursing and Health Professions building on Dec. 8, 2023.
Nonprofit Leadership Studies program awards $3,000 grant to Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah
By Dr. Elise Kieffer
On Nov. 30, the Murray State University nonprofit leadership studies (NLS) program presented the 2023 Giving Back Endowment Student Philanthropy Award to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club of Paducah in recognition of its ongoing efforts in youth development across their community.
Murray State University receives two awards at the Kentucky Economic Forum
By Dani Ray
Murray State University received two awards at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s (KAED) annual Kentucky Economic Forum in Covington in late October.
Racer Report: Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
By Dani Ray
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of Nov. 27 - Dec. 1
Distinguished Alumnus David Dill receives Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award by B’nai B’rith International
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University distinguished alumnus David Dill was recently awarded the prestigious Charles S. Lauer National Healthcare Award for his dedication to community service, excellence in leadership and outstanding philanthropic commitment to the healthcare community and beyond.
Dr. Jonathan Lyon uses work from San Diego Supercomputer Center to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters
By Dani Ray
Murray State University Assistant Professor of Chemistry Dr. Jonathan T. Lyon used his work with ACCESS allocations on Expanse at the San Diego Supercomputer Center (SDSC) at UC San Diego to present at the International Symposium on Small Particles and Inorganic Clusters (ISSPIC XXI) in Berlin, Germany, in September.
Hutson School of Agriculture recognizes area FFA students for outstanding accomplishments
By Christy Watkins
The Hutson School of Agriculture at Murray State University recently honored high school students from the Purchase, Pennyrile and Green River regions as Murray State FFA All-Region Stars based on the students’ demonstrated leadership in FFA.