Karami Underwood named new Director of Murray State University’s Paducah Regional Campus
By Natalie Thurmond
Murray State University is pleased to announce its new Director of the Paducah Regional Campus, Karami Underwood.
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Dr. Tony Brannon to retire in January 2023
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University Dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture Dr. Tony Brannon will leave behind a lasting legacy with more than 34 years of service to the institution while advancing teaching and learning, as well as leading numerous initiatives supporting agriculture at the local, regional, state and national levels.
December 2022 President’s List and Dean’s List recipients announced
By Murray State Public Relations
Murray State University has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List recipients for the fall 2022 semester
Justice Bill Cunningham awarded an honorary doctorate at Murray State University commencement
By Shawn Touney
Retired Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Bill Cunningham was awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University, receiving a Doctor of Laws as part of the fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.
Mary Ford Holland posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate at Murray State University commencement
By Shawn Touney
Mary Ford Holland was posthumously awarded an honorary doctorate from Murray State University as part of the fall 2022 commencement ceremony on Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center. Holland received a Doctor of Education, with the degree accepted by Elnora Ford, Holland’s niece and longtime caretaker.
Asia Burnett named WKMS Station Manager
By Shawn Touney
The Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business and Academic Affairs at Murray State University (MSU), as well as MSU’s listener-supported public radio station, WKMS, is proud to announce Ms. Asia Burnett as the new WKMS Station Manager, effective January 1, 2023.
Nonprofit Leadership Studies program receives accreditation
By Kyle Johnson
The Nonprofit Leadership Studies program at Murray State University has been independently accredited for the first time in the program’s history.
Murray State University celebrates commencement
By Shawn Touney
As part of its centennial year in 2022, Murray State University hosted commencement ceremonies for fall/winter 2022 graduates on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the CFSB Center.
Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023
By Shawn Touney
Murray State University will host the Admitted Student Kickoff event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023.
History Professor elected Chair of the Kentucky Humanities Council Board of Director
By Alex Pologruto
Dr. Brian Clardy, associate professor of History at Murray State University, has been unanimously elected the next Chair of the Kentucky Humanities Council (KHC) Board of Directors. Clardy was first appointed to the KHC and the Kentucky Oral History Commission by Governor Andy Beshear in 2020. He currently serves as the Vice Chair of the KHC Board to Judge Charles W. Boteler of Louisville, and chair of the Kentucky Oral History Commission.