News from Murray State University

Wind Ensemble at KMEA

Wind Ensemble to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference on Feb. 7

By Brent Johnson

The Murray State University Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Conference on Feb. 7 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Valentine show poster

Department of Music to present “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show” on Feb. 15

By Carrie Jerrell

Murray State University’s Department of Music is pleased to present “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall on Murray State’s campus.

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Rendering of new Veterinary Sciences buildings

Legislation introduced in 2025 session continues to support Murray State University’s development of a School of Veterinary Medicine

By MSU Public Relations

With Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session underway, support continues to be shown for Murray State University’s development of a School of Veterinary Medicine.

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Racer Report: Jan. 27-31

By MSU Public Relations

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus event,s and more for the week of Jan. 27-31.

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The Murray State News staff with their awards

The Murray State News wins big at the Kentucky Press Association convention in Lexington, Kentucky

By Leigh Landini Wright

The Murray State News won 45 awards, including first place in its division and College Journalist of the Year, at the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) convention Jan. 24 in Lexington, Kentucky.

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photo of some of the trees on campus

MSU earns 2024 Tree Campus recognition from Arbor Day Foundation

By Dani Ray

The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Murray State University as a 2024 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement.

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Madisyn Ransey and Katelyn Gardner

Madisyn Ransey and Katelyn Gardner receive 2024 Kentucky Education Association’s Read Across America grant

By Jillian Smith

Madisyn Ransey, a recent Murray State University elementary education graduate from Murray, Kentucky, and Katelyn Gardner, a junior middle school education major from Erlanger, Kentucky, are the recipients of the 2024 Kentucky Education Association’s (KEA) Read Across America grant.

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PGMS award presentation

MSU and the SSC Services for Education grounds department recognized nationally

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University and the SSC Services for Education grounds department has been honored as a Grand Award Winner for a Green Star Award by the Professional Grounds Management Society

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Dr. Robin Zhang

Dr. Robin Q. Zhang honored with Estes Memorial Teaching Award for GIS technology education

By Dani Ray

Murray State University’s Dr. Robin Q. Zhang, chair of the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department, was recently honored with the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing’s (ASPRS) Estes Memorial Teaching Award

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Racer Nation Orientation 2025

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

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