Racer Report: August 21-25
By Shawn Touney
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events, and more for the week of August 21-25.
News from Murray State University
Racer Day event to be held on September 16
By Shawn Touney
Geared toward prospective students and families, the event will provide helpful information from recruitment and admissions staff, financial aid, scholarships, housing, and more
Be Bold Centennial Campaign reports a record- breaking level of fundraising success
By Dr. Tina Bernot
With the close of the first year of the public phase of Murray State University’s Be Bold – Forever Blue & Gold Centennial Campaign, the University reports a record-breaking level of fundraising success in total gifts and new documented commitments in support of its students and programs.
Admission for fall 2024 and 2024-25 academic year now open
By Shawn Touney
Students interested in becoming a Racer are encouraged to visit admissions.murraystate.edu
Department of Art & Design hosts book release reading and reception by Dr. Antje Gamble
By Jennifer Cline
The Department of Art & Design at Murray State University will host a book release talk and reception in honor of Dr. Antje Gamble’s new book, “Cold War Exhibitions of Italian Art and Design”, on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 5 p.m.
Department of History hosts Pulitzer Prize-winning author for annual Sid Easley Lecture
By Aviva Yasgur
The Department of History at Murray State University is pleased to host author David Maraniss for the seventh annual Sid Easley Lecture on Thursday, Sept. 28, at 7 p.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom.
MSU nearing all-time freshmen record as 2023-24 academic year begins
By Shawn Touney
As Murray State University prepares for the start of the 2023-24 academic year that begins on Aug. 15, the University is approaching the all-time freshmen record.
Department of Art & Design kicks off the school year with three exhibitions
By Alex Pologruto
The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and University Galleries are pleased to announce three exhibit openings in August in the Clara M. Eagle Galleries and Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery on the sixth floor of the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building located on Murray State’s campus
Ryan Orr named Chief of Police
By Shawn Touney
Ryan Orr has been named Chief of Police for the Murray State University Police Department after having served in an interim role since February 2023.
Murray State University hosts 2023 Governor’s Scholars Program
By Alex Pologruto
Murray State University is proudly partnering with the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) as one of three host universities in Kentucky for the years 2023, 2024, and 2025.