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Pictured from left to right: Tania Grace of Clarksville, Tennessee; Caroline Winnenberg of Louisville, Kentucky; and Natalie Boyle of Cornelius, North Carolina

Murray State Theatre Arts program opens season with children’s play, Androcles and the Lion

By Carrie Jerrell

The Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts at Murray State University is pleased to present its first show of the 2021-22 performance season, Androcles and the Lion. All performances will take place in the Robert E. Johnson Theatre in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus. Performance dates are Wednesday, September 29 at Noon; Thursday, September 30 at 9:30 a.m.; Friday, October 1 at 9:30 a.m.; and Saturday, October 2 at 2:30 p.m.

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BJ Wilson Reading Series

Murray State University’s creative writing program hosts poet B.J. Wilson in Reading Series

The creative writing program at Murray State University is pleased to announce its first reading of the 2021-22 school year. Poet and Department of English & Philosophy alumnus B.J. Wilson will read from his work on Thursday, September 30 at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

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Forbes and Wall Street Journal accolades

Murray State University recognized nationally by Forbes, as well as Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education in most recent accolades

National accolades continue to be received by Murray State University, as the institution has been recognized by both Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education for quality and value.

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Breakfast on the Farm

Murray State University Racer Report: September 20-24

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 September 20-24.

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Fall 2022 Applications open

Murray State University’s Fall 2022 application for admission open

By Shawn Touney

Admission for the Fall 2022 semester and 2022-2023 academic year at Murray State University is open and future Racers can apply today.

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Murray State University will welcome students and their families to campus October 1-3

Murray State University to host Family Weekend October 1-3

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University will welcome students and their families to campus October 1-3 for Family Weekend 2021, an annual tradition that encourages students to share their college experience with their loved ones.

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Constitution Day 2021

Murray State University hosts Constitution Day symposium

By Shawn Touney

The Department of Political Science and Sociology at Murray State University will host its annual Constitution Day celebration on Friday, September 17, with a number of lectures, debates, and games about topics related to the Constitution of the United States.

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Raymond Conklin

Murray State University awards the first Raymond L. Conklin Memorial Scholarship

By Shawn Touney

The Murray State University Department of Music has selected freshman Noah Brooks of Evansville, Indiana as the first recipient of the Raymond L. Conklin Memorial Scholarship.

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Murray State Shield

Murray State University recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report for 31st consecutive year

By Shawn Touney

University receives national accolades in the quality and value of a Murray State education as well as student success, among other attributes.

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Zac Boardman

Murray State University student gains valuable professional experience through internship with Sony Music Publishing

By Shawn Touney

Murray State University student Zac Boardman recently completed an internship with Sony Music Publishing, gaining great exposure to the professionals that work within multiple departments. Boardman, of Murray, Kentucky, is a senior and is pursuing his bachelor’s degree in music/music business.

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