MSU to host Jamey Aebersold Jazz Festival
By Dr. Todd Hill
Event will feature 16 regional school jazz bands, the Jamey Aebersold Quartet and four Murray State jazz ensembles
News from Murray State University
Board of Regents recognizes significant commitment of support for new nursing building from Kelli and Scott Parsons
By Aviva Yasgur
On Dec. 13, 2024, the University’s Board of Regents announced that one of the building’s most integral learning spaces will be named the “Oleta E. Burkeen Nursing Essential Skills and Health Assessments Lab”
Murray State Reading Series welcomes author Christina Olson
By Dr. Carrie Jerrell
The Murray State Reading Series, sponsored by the Department of English and Philosophy, is pleased to welcome poet and essayist Christina Olson to campus for a reading on Thursday, April 10 at 4 p.m. in the Waterfield Library Gallery.
Cyber Education and Research Center hosts Tech Mania 2025 for regional high school students
By Dr. Michael Ramage
On March 6, Murray State University’s Cyber Education and Research Center and the Office of the President hosted more than 160 students from nine different high schools across west Kentucky and northwest Tennessee for Tech Mania 2025
Dr. Nikki Gaylord named Board of Regents Teaching Award recipient
By Jillian Smith
Murray State University’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) is proud to announce Dr. Nikki Gaylord as the recipient of this year’s Board of Regents Teaching Award.
Parkinson’s Voice Project grant supports Murray State University’s Center for Communication Disorders in enhancing speech therapy for Parkinson’s patients
By Jillian Smith
Murray State University’s Center for Communication Disorders (CDI) department received the Parkinson’s Voice Project grant, which is designed to help individuals with Parkinson’s and other related neurological disorders.
MSU student delivers talk at 23rd annual Posters-at-the-Capitol
By AJ Boston
On Thursday, March 6, Kate Herrmann, a junior from Mount Vernon, Illinois, presented her research on support services for neurodiverse college students at the Kentucky Capitol Building in Frankfort, Kentucky.
Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosts Math Day 2025
By Rachel Carroll
Murray State University’s Department of Mathematics and Statistics hosted Math Day 2025 for 12 area high schools on Feb. 5.
Professor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology Dr. Howard Whiteman presents climate change research at Carnegie Science Center
By Dani Ray
Murray State University Professor of Wildlife and Conservation Biology Dr. Howard Whiteman presented his work on how salamanders can signal climate change at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 24.
Dr. Ron K. Patterson named Murray State University President
By MSU Public Relations
The Murray State University Board of Regents Presidential Search Committee has announced Dr. Ron K. Patterson as Murray State University President.