Murray State University mourns the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones
By MSU Public Relations
Murray State University is mourning the loss of Dr. Jesse D. Jones, a cherished alumnus and devoted benefactor of the institution who passed away on Aug. 7.
News from Murray State University
Department of Art & Design hosts Patricia L. Summerville Lecture Series
By Ann Gosser
Printmaker Sage Perrott, also known as Haypeep, will visit campus on September 9-11
Galleries kicks off fall season with “The Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curris Juried Photomedia Exhibition”
By Ann Gosser
C. Rose Smith, juror for the exhibition will present a free, public talk at 5 p.m. on Sept. 11
Two faculty members’ works to be on display in “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky”
By Department of Art & Design
The exhibition “Shifting Landscapes: A Photographic Chronicle of Humanity and Nature in Western Kentucky” will be on display at the Mary Ed Mecoy Hall Gallery in the Price Doyle Fine Arts Center on Murray State University’s campus, from Aug. 19- Sept. 17.
Faculty member appointed vice president of global veterinary pathology foundation
By Dr. Rafaela De Negri
Dr. Rafaela De Negri, veterinary pathologist and faculty member at Murray State University’s Breathitt Veterinary Center, has been named vice president of organizational operations for the Davis-Thompson Foundation, an internationally respected nonprofit leader in veterinary pathology education.
Leadership Murray 2025-2026 class includes several Racers
By MSU Public Relations
This year’s Leadership Murray Class of 2025-2026 includes two Murray State University staff members, as well as a member of the Murray State University Board of Regents.
Author Frank X Walker to visit Murray State University as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency
By Dr. Carrie Jerrell
The Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University is pleased to welcome acclaimed author Frank X Walker as the 2025 Clinton and Mary Opal Moore Appalachian Writer-in-Residency.
Dr. Donna Crouch named Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education’s Postsecondary Professional of the Year
By Jillian Smith
Dr. Donna Crouch, director of Murray State University’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, is the recipient of the Postsecondary Professional of the Year award for the Kentucky Association of Career and Technical Education (KACTE).
College of Education and Human Services students help lead Racers to College World Series
By Jillian Smith
The Murray State Baseball team made history during the 2024–2025 season with its first-ever appearance in the College World Series, and three students from the Murray State University College of Education and Human Services were right there on the field, helping lead the way
Murray State University announces transformational impact of historic capital campaign
By Office of Development
Murray State University celebrates the successful close of its historic Be Bold: Forever Blue and Gold Centennial Campaign, which exceeded the University’s goal of $100 million with a final total of more than $107.8 million raised for the future of Murray State.