Racer Report
By Dani Ray
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of Sept. 16-20.
News from Murray State University
Statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management reports enrollment boom, announces new Industrial Cybersecurity Certificate program
By Dani Ray
Murray State University’s statewide Program of Distinction in Cybersecurity and Network Management (CNM) has experienced an 84 percent enrollment growth rate in its bachelor’s degree program in just three short years.
MSU recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2024-2025 rankings
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University has been recognized nationally by Colleges of Distinction in its 2024-2025 “Best Colleges” rankings.
Murray State University holds ribbon cutting for DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 13 for the official opening of the DEVsource Technology Solutions Esports Arena inside the Curris Center.
Author Jennifer Haigh named as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer’s Residency
By Carrie Jerrell
The Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University is pleased to announce acclaimed author Jennifer Haigh as the 2024 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer in Residency.
McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility returns to Lovett Auditorium on Sept. 19
By MSU Public Relations
The McGaughey Lecture on Press Freedom and Responsibility will bring noted KET Public Affairs Director Renee Shaw to the stage of Lovett Auditorium on Murray State’s campus on Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
MSU recognized by Niche, student reviews in numerous categories
By MSU Public Relations
University ranks as the top public regional comprehensive university in Kentucky
Doctor of Arts in English Pedagogy experiences welcome growth
By Dani Ray
In the eight years since enrollment began in 2016, the Murray State University College of Humanities and Fine Arts’ Doctor of Arts (DA) in English Pedagogy program has grown from just 23 students to 117 currently enrolled.
MSU recognized by Wall Street Journal in “Best Colleges in the United States” rankings
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University has been recognized as part of the “Best Colleges in the United States” list by the Wall Street Journal in the publication’s 2025 rankings.
Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
By Ann Gosser
The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University is pleased to host Stephanie Alaniz as the Patricia L. Summerville Artist in Printmaking on Tuesday, Sept. 10-Friday, Sept. 13.