Racer Report: Feb. 19-23
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 Feb. 19-23
News from Murray State University
College of Education and Human Services’ Ed.D. program enrollment continues to grow in 2024
By Claire Layne
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in P-20 and Community Leadership program at Murray State University is one of the first doctorates in the nation to provide an innovative, integrated P-20 approach to educational leadership across the learning continuum.
Legislative support and progress continues toward the development of a School of Veterinary Medicine
By MSU Public Relations
Progress toward a new School of Veterinary Medicine at Murray State University continues to be made, as House Bill 400 was passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives on Feb. 15 after advancing from the House Agriculture Committee on Feb. 7.
Murray State University to host Racer Day event on March 27
By MSU Public Relations
Geared toward prospective students and families, event will provide helpful information from recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid, scholarships, housing and more
Murray State University to host “The Laramie Project” about slain University of Wyoming student Matthew Shepard on Feb. 29-March 3
By Brent Menchinger
“The Laramie Project” by Moisés Kaufman and the members of the Tectonic Theatre Project will be performed on the third floor of the Wilson Hall Studio Theatre from Feb. 29-March 2 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2:30 p.m.
Racer Nation Orientation registration open for incoming freshmen and transfer students
By MSU Public Relations
Admitted students can learn more and register today at murraystate.edu/orientation
Creative writing professor earns prestigious National Endowment for the Arts literature fellowship
By Dani Ray
Murray State University Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Dr. Gwendolyn Paradice has received a literature fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in support of their fiction and nonfiction writing
The Murray State News takes home 24 awards at the Kentucky Press Association’s Winter Convention
By Leigh Wright
The Murray State News won 24 awards at the Kentucky Press Association’s Winter Convention in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on Jan. 25-26.
Be Bold: Forever Blue & Gold Centennial Campaign most successful fundraising effort in University’s history
By MSU Public Relations
Following a record-breaking level of generosity from donors and friends across the country, Murray State University’s Be Bold: Forever Blue & Gold Centennial Campaign has reached an unprecedented level of total gifts and new documented commitments making it the most successful campaign in the history of the University.
MSU to host Buddhist monk the Venerable Tsering Phuntsok Feb. 21-23
By Claire Layne
Murray State University will host the Venerable Tsering Phuntsok from Feb. 21-23. Tsering is a practicing Buddhist monk who entered the monastery in Bir, India, in 1987 at the age of 16.