
News from Murray State University


Shannon Slate named as director of Murray State University’s Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell Regional Campuses
Murray State University is pleased to announce its new director of the Hopkinsville and Fort Campbell Regional Campuses, Shannon Slate.

Horticulture Judging Team wins sixth consecutive Southern region horticulture judging contest
For the sixth consecutive year, the Murray State University Horticulture Judging Team won first place overall at the Southern Region American Society for Horticultural Science Division

Wind Ensemble to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association Conference on Feb. 7
The Murray State University Wind Ensemble has been selected to perform at the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) Conference on Feb. 7 at the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Legislation introduced in 2025 session continues to support Murray State University’s development of a School of Veterinary Medicine
With Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session underway, support continues to be shown for Murray State University’s development of a School of Veterinary Medicine.

Department of Music to present “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show” on Feb. 15
Murray State University’s Department of Music is pleased to present “Valentine Schmalentine: A Variety Show” on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall on Murray State’s campus.

Racer Report: Jan. 27-31
The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff, and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus event,s and more for the week of Jan. 27-31.

The Murray State News wins big at the Kentucky Press Association convention in Lexington, Kentucky
The Murray State News won 45 awards, including first place in its division and College Journalist of the Year, at the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) convention Jan. 24 in Lexington, Kentucky.

MSU earns 2024 Tree Campus recognition from Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Murray State University as a 2024 Tree Campus for its dedication to enhancing community well-being through tree education, investment and community engagement.
Madisyn Ransey and Katelyn Gardner receive 2024 Kentucky Education Association’s Read Across America grant
Madisyn Ransey, a recent Murray State University elementary education graduate from Murray, Kentucky, and Katelyn Gardner, a junior middle school education major from Erlanger, Kentucky, are the recipients of the 2024 Kentucky Education Association’s (KEA) Read Across America grant.