News from Murray State University
Murray State University's Department of Music presents Monteverdi opera L'Orfeo
By Viola Torkornoo
The Murray State University Department of Music’s Opera Theatre Ensemble recently presented its first fully virtual opera production. The production, titled “L’Orfeo”, was under the direction of Dr. Maribeth Crawford, associate professor of music, voice, and opera.
Murray State University to host annual Sid Easley lecture on September 14
By JP Paul
The fifth annual Sid Easley Lecture will be held Tuesday, September 14 at 7 p.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom.
Murray State University chemistry professor named as Fulbright Specialist
By Shawn Touney
Dr. Bommanna Loganathan, professor of chemistry at Murray State University, has been accepted to the Fulbright Specialist program and will be on the Fulbright Specialist roster for a tenure of four years. The highly selective Fulbright Specialist program is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs that sends U.S. faculty and professionals to serve as researchers and expert consultants on curriculum, faculty development, institutional planning, and related subjects at overseas academic institutions.
Murray State University Racer Report: August 9-13
By Jennifer Cline
Racer Report August 9-13, 2021
World Drumming Workshop
Murray State's Department of Music was pleased to host a World Music Drumming workshop for regional K-12 music educators.
Murray State University to offer eligible students up to $4.5 million in federal stimulus funds
By Shawn Touney
University has already forgiven up to $1 million in student debt
Murray State University announces new partnership initiatives with West Kentucky Community and Technical College
Murray State University and West Kentucky Community and Technical College (WKCTC) have expanded their existing relationship by introducing two new partnership initiatives that will positively impact both current and future students.
Murray State University’s pre-veterinary medicine program students set a veterinary school acceptance record
By Viola Torkornoo
Seventy-five percent of Murray State’s pre-vet program’s graduating class of 2021 have been accepted into various vet school programs
Longtime Murray State University faculty member, Ron Cella, founding member of Cooperative Center for Study Abroad, gives back to students
By Kaitlyn Black
Murray State University Education Abroad celebrates the establishment of an endowment through a generous donation from the Cella Family. Awards funded from this endowment will assist graduates of Murray High School (MHS) in their pursuit of study abroad opportunities at Murray State University through the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA).