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City of Murray ranks 4th nationally in USA Today’s Best Small College Towns

By MSU Public Relations

The city of Murray was recently ranked among the top four small college towns in the United States, according to a USA Today online readers poll.

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Drs. Alexandra Hendley and Laura Liljequist earn Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Awards

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s College of Humanities and Fine Arts (CHFA) is proud to announce Dr. Alexandra Hendley from the Department of Political Science and Sociology and Dr. Laura Liljequist from the Department of Psychology as two of this year’s recipients of the Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Awards.

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Distinguished Professor Dr. Bommanna Loganathan selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University Distinguished Professor Dr. Bommanna Loganathan has been selected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC), the largest professional society of chemists in Europe with more than 50,000 members worldwide.

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PRSSA chapter hosts successful district conference at Paducah Regional Campus

By MSU Public Relations

On March 29 and 30, Murray State’s chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) hosted their first district conference

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Dr. Chanel Schwenck

Dr. Chanel Schwenck named “Best Faculty Member” in The Murray State News’ “Best of” survey

By Jillian Smith

Schwenck serves as interim chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education

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Department of Art & Design and University Galleries host spring 2025 senior capstone exhibitions

By Ann Gosser

The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of work by Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) students for spring 2025.

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Research Policy Committee honors three faculty with prestigious research awards

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University's Research Policy Committee has recognized three faculty members for their exceptional contributions to research and scholarship, awarding them prestigious University-wide honors.

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Dr. Christine Naaman

Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business’ Dr. Christine Naaman earns 2025 Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University’s Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business is proud to announce Dr. Christine Naaman as the recipient of this year’s Board of Regents Teaching Excellence Award.

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Department of Global Languages & Theatre Arts hosts workshop

By Brent Menchinger

Murray State University’s Department of Global Languages & Theatre Arts and the Society of American Fight Directors held its annual Stage Combat Workshop.

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Dr. Alicia Carthell

Dr. Alicia Carthell receives Rudolph J. Joenk, Jr. Award

By MSU Public Relations

Dr. Alicia Carthell, assistant professor of English at Murray State University and Murray State alumna, was awarded the Rudolph J. Joenk, Jr. Award

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