Paducah Regional Campus student set to celebrate 79th birthday by earning her bachelor’s degree
By Dani Ray
EJ Abell is celebrating her 79th birthday on May 8 by checking off the only item on her bucket list: earning her degree.
News from Murray State University
Murray State University announces spring 2026 Outstanding Senior recipients
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University has named Eliza Heinrich, Silas Jackson and Abigail Santos as the recipients of the spring 2026 Outstanding Senior recognition.
School of Nursing and Health Professions partners with the American Heart Association for a food drive to benefit Racers Helping Racers Food Pantry
By MSU Public Relations
The Murray State University School of Nursing and Health Professions is partnering with the American Heart Association for the Heart Ball Food Drive until May 1 to collect heart-healthy foods to benefit the Racers Helping Racers Food Pantry.
Capt. Zachary Smith named as new Murray State University ROTC program director
By MSU Public Relations
U.S. Army Cadet Command has named Capt. Zachary Smith as the new program director for Murray State University’s Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Dr. Brian Bourke named College of Education and Human Services 2026 Outstanding Creative Research and Activity Award recipient
By Jillian Smith
Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) has named Dr. Brian Bourke, professor of educational studies, leadership and counseling, as this year's recipient of the Outstanding Creative Research and Activity Award.
Murray State University hosts groundbreaking for new Veterinary Sciences building
By MSU Public Relations
The Murray State University campus and broader community participated in a special groundbreaking event for the University’s new Veterinary Sciences building on April 22.
Students help provide life-changing communication device for local child
By Jillian Smith
A collaborative effort between faculty and students in the Center for Communication Disorders (CDI) at Murray State University has helped provide a high-tech augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device to a local child
Racer Report: April 20-24
By MSU Public Relations
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of April 20-24.
Murray State University and Alumni Association name 2026 faculty research award recipients
By AJ Boston
Three faculty members have been recognized by the Murray State University Alumni Association for exceptional contributions to research and scholarship.
President Dr. Ron K. Patterson and First Lady Jenny Patterson select student artwork for scholarships and Oakhurst exhibition
By Carrie Jerrell
Murray State University President Dr. Ron K. Patterson and First Lady Jenny Patterson awarded scholarships to three Department of Art & Design students during the Organization of Murray State Art Students’ (OMAS) recent annual exhibition