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Join the Racer Family! Key dates and reminders for prospective students

At Murray State, we’re all about providing countless opportunities for you to achieve your goals and realize your dreams.

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Recent data continues to highlight Murray State University as a high-quality, best-value option for students

By Shawn Touney

Recent data indicates that Murray State University continues to provide a high-impact, high-quality experience for students that is recognized both regionally and nationally as one of America’s best college values.

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Trio of awards given to Murray State University graduate student and alumni

By Kaitlyn Black

Several achievements have been recently highlighted in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University

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President to serve as member of Commonwealth Education Continuum

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University President Dr. Bob Jackson has been asked to serve as a member of a new statewide partnership to assist students as they progress through each level of the public education system, from preschool through college and into sustainable careers

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Music major wins trombone competition

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University trombone major Luke Weatherly recently won the BlueGrass Brass Young Artist Competition (age 19-26)

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Department of Music offers new degree program

By Shawn Touney

The Murray State University Department of Music is excited to announce the new offering of a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theatre degree

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Murray State University introduces Racer Football Alumni Association Fund for Excellence

By Shawn Touney

Murray State Athletics has announced the establishment of the Racer Football Alumni Association Fund for Excellence at Murray State University

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Nonprofit leadership studies alumna Ashley Dumas Agada reflects on Racer experience

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s nonprofit leadership studies (NLS) graduates were recently asked to reflect on their career journeys, the impact of their work, and their aspirations for the future.

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Dennis Jackson Racer Room

By Dave Winder

Murray State Athletics honors Dennis Jackson, the first African-American student-athlete at MSU, by naming the Dennis Jackson Racer Room in Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Assistant Professor of Analytical Chemistry Dr. Bikram Subedi

Chemistry and biology labs testing wastewater to help identify potential COVID-19 outbreaks

A recent wastewater testing project in Mayfield, Kentucky is providing assistance to the local community to help identify potential COVID-19 outbreaks prior to area residents ever experiencing any symptoms of the virus.

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