Faculty News

Dr. Chris Mitchell

Murray State University music professor wins prestigious award for excellence

By Shawn Touney

Dr. Chris Mitchell, Professor of Music at Murray State University, was recently awarded the Robert K. Baar Award for Excellence in Choral Music from the Kentucky chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA).

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Dr. Bommanna Loganathan

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.

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Dr. Elise Lael Kieffer

Murray State University’s Nonprofit Leadership Studies program names new director

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s Nonprofit Leadership Studies program has announced the appointment of Dr. Elise Lael Kieffer as the new program director.

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Murray State University Racer Report: May 17-21

By Shawn Touney

The latest news from Murray State University for the week of May 17-21

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Pictured from left to right are Dr. Claire Fuller; Dr. Traci Byrd, recipient of the 2021 Neil Weber Award for Excellence; and Neil Weber

Dr. Traci Byrd named recipient of 2021 Neil Weber award for excellence in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering and Technology

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University’s Dr. Traci Byrd, a professor in the Department of Occupational Safety & Health, has received the 2021 Neil Weber Award for Excellence in the Jesse D. Jones College of Science, Engineering, and Technology.

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