News from Murray State University

Pictured from left to right, Dr. Tony Brannon, Robert Swift, Jeanna Glisson and Abby Hensley

Derek Glisson Memorial Scholarship surges past $100,000 thanks to tractor pull event

By Abby Hensley

Since 2009, the Derek Glisson Memorial Scholarship has enabled 33 students to pursue studies in agriculture at Murray State University, thanks in large part to funds raised by the Derek Glisson Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull, held in 2017 and 2022

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Pictured from left to right, Jakob Milani, Dionte Berry, Emery Wainscott and Jill Smith

The Murray State News takes home second place General Excellence from 2022 Kentucky Press Association Convention

By Jennifer Cline

The Murray State News staff was recognized with 12 awards at the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, including a second-place award for general excellence in the student publications class 1 category for the 2022 school year.

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Black Heritage Celebration 2023

MSU to host multiple events throughout Black History Month and the spring semester

By Shawn Touney

Both the campus and greater community are invited to attend and participate in Black heritage events from February through May

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Tamryn Woolfork

Two Murray State students receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad this spring

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University is pleased to announce that Tamryn Woolfork and Megan Yochum are two recipients of the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad during the spring of 2023.

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Racer Report: January 30 - February 3

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 Jan. 30 - Feb. 3.

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Scott Kay, BASF Vice President, US Agricultural Solutions; and Mark Stewart, AFA President and CEO, signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Murray State University to enact The Rocky Napier Scholarship.

Murray State helps endow scholarship for former BASF employee

By Shawn Touney

With BASF and Agriculture Future of America (AFA), Murray State University announced the endowment of a scholarship in honor of a former BASF employee.

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Cinema International schedule of screenings

Cinema International announces film schedule for the Spring 2023 semester

By Alex Pologruto

Murray State University’s Cinema International program is pleased to announce another exciting semester of acclaimed films for the campus community and the wider public to view.

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Greek life excels academically in fall 2022 semester

By Jennifer Cline

Murray State University Greek organizations showcased a successful fall 2022 academic semester based on the recently released grade report.

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W. Earl Brown

2023 Presidential Lecture to welcome W. Earl Brown for “A Racer Success Story”

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University will welcome W. Earl Brown for the 2023 Presidential Lecture, to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m. inside the historic and newly-renovated Lovett Auditorium.

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Athletics launches the Dennis Jackson Leadership Program – Powered by Swift & Staley

By Dave Winder

Murray State Athletics officially launched the Dennis Jackson Leadership program, powered by Swift & Staley.

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