News from Murray State University

Carrie McGinnis, Director of the MSU Alumni Association

Murray State University seeks alumni stories for Oral History Project

By Dani Ray

Alumni Association to compile a book with Racer stories, memories and experiences

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2024 Golden Horseshoe recipients

Alumni Association celebrates 10 Golden Horseshoe Award winners

By Carrie McGinnis

Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) honored 10 alumni on Sept. 20 at the Golden Horseshoe Luncheon.

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MSU’s economic impact is highlighted in recent report

By MSU Public Relations

Updated study shares that University generates more than $633 million in economic output activity for the Commonwealth

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MSU recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 34th consecutive year and earns #1 “Best Value School” designation in the South region

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 34th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by the national college guide.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Jennifer Haigh

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.

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Doc McGaughey

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.

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