Murray State celebrates Fall and Winter 2024 commencement

By MSU Public Relations | Dec 16, 2024

MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall and winter 2024 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the CFSB Center.  

A total of 727 degree applicants from 30 states and 16 countries comprised the graduating class including doctoral, specialist, master’s, baccalaureate and associate degrees.

Dr. Aaron Thompson, president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE), was awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State.

A complete list and sortable table by state and county of graduates is available at murraystate.edu/commencement/graduates/.

Recognized nationally as one of America’s best college values, Murray State is the #1 “Best Value School” in the South region by U.S. News and World Report as part of the publication’s annual rankings.

Individuals interested in learning more about Murray State, scheduling a campus visit or applying for admission can visit admissions.murraystate.edu. Future Racers are encouraged to apply for admission now as both the 2025-26 general scholarship application and housing application are currently open for admitted students.