News from Murray State University

Fool for Love poster

Theatre Arts program presents Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts is pleased to present Fool for Love, on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Feb. 26-28, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Sunday, March 1, at 2:30 p.m.

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Shakespeare festival poster, Romeo and Juliet and the Tempest

26th annual Shakespeare Festival

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The 26th annual Murray Shakespeare Festival returns to the beautifully renovated Lovett Auditorium on the campus of Murray State University in March 2026

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Murray State University partners with Kentucky Court Designated Workers to support juvenile diversion through mentoring course

By Jillian Smith

Murray State University’s Criminal Justice program has launched a unique partnership with Kentucky Court Designated Workers (CDWs) to support youth participating in juvenile diversion through structured, supervised mentoring.

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Murray State continues to lead $1.5 million environmental science initiative for regional high school students

By Alexandra Sherwood and Dr. Renee Fister

Under the leadership of Principal Investigator and Associate Provost Dr. Renee Fister, Murray State University is utilizing a $1.5 million Department of Energy (DOE) grant to integrate advanced environmental science into the curriculum at McCracken County High School (MCHS)

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Acadia Kandora, Thicket art piece

Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series

By MSU Public Relations

Printmaker Acadia Kandora will visit campus March 10-13

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EMTs loading a patient into an ambulance

Fort Campbell Regional Campus EMT-B Program approved as Department of War SkillBridge pathway

By Natalie Thurmond

The Murray State University Fort Campbell Regional Campus has received official approval for its Emergency Medical Technician–Basic (EMT-B) program to serve as a U.S. Department of War SkillBridge pathway

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The Murray State News places third at Kentucky Press Association Awards

By Leigh Landini Wright

The News brought home 15 total awards in the student division

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Valentine Schmalentine show poster 2026

Department of Music hosts “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show”

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s Department of Music is pleased to present “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show” on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall in the Old Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus.

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poster for Cinema International

Cinema International announces spring 2026 film series

Murray State University’s Cinema International program is pleased to announce its spring 2026 film series in support of the University’s educational mission.

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All Greek life gathered on the steps of Lovett

Greek life earns high marks in fall 2025 semester

Murray State University Greek organizations showcased a successful fall 2025 academic semester

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