Category: Alumni
Murray State accounting alumnus reflects on time at University
MURRAY, Ky. — During those initial days before beginning his freshman year at Murray State University, Tim Adams, ’82, like many first-year students, was excited. “I started Murray State as a 17-year-old kid fresh out of high school,” Adams said. “I was ready to go to college and meet new friends from all over the country. I […]
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Murray State University Information: Week of Sept. 11–15
MURRAY, Ky. — Below is information regarding recent news, notes and accomplishments from Murray State University for the week of Sept. 11–15. ** Faculty members from the department of chemistry at Murray State recently attended the American Chemical Society’s National Meeting in Washington, D.C., to present papers and posters to fellow conference attendees. Murray State faculty members in attendance […]
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Murray State University recognized by U.S. News & World Report for 27th consecutive year
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top schools in the country. The rankings list, now in its 33rd year, includes Murray State as one of the best regional universities for 2018, marking the University’s 27th consecutive year of top-tier rankings by […]
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Alumnus Mac Anderson to speak at Golden Anniversary Dinner and Banquet
MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Alumni Association’s Annual Golden Anniversary Dinner and Banquet is always a highlight of homecoming weekend, full of memories and reunions. This year, the MSUAA Class of 1967 is welcoming home classmate Mac Anderson to provide remarks during the event. Many are familiar with the name Mac Anderson thanks […]
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Murray State alumni revitalize Paducah Coca-Cola plant
Murray, Ky. — Murray State alumni Ed and Meagan Musselman renovated the Coca-Cola plant in Paducah, making it a community hub for local talents. The Musselmans share their journey from Murray State to owners of Mellow Mushroom.
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Murray State University recognized by Forbes, Washington Monthly
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University was recently recognized by both Forbes and Washington Monthly. For the fourth consecutive year, Washington Monthly’s 2017 College Rankings has highlighted Murray State as a best value for students seeking a college degree. Murray State was the top-ranked public university in Kentucky within the Southern Schools category of “Best […]
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Murray State University invites community to inaugural Easley Lecture
MURRAY, Ky. — The Easley Lecture will be held Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m. in the Curris Center Ballroom. The series is named in honor of Sid Easley, former Murray State University Board of Regents chair, the first Golden Horseshoe Award recipient, Murray State alumnus and long-time supporter of the Murray State department of history. […]
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Clear the track! Racer One returns this fall
Jockey Anna Thomas and Murray State’s favorite thoroughbred, Racer One, are ready to run during the Racers’ 2017 football season. Murray State has enjoyed having Racer One at its games since 1976. Thomas is only the second Murray native to be Racer One jockey. Brooklyn Hjerpe was the first in 2013. “I feel honored because […]
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Murray State’s first Canadian graduate, Roman Odwazny, credits the University for lifelong success
MURRAY, Ky. — Students who attend Murray State University come from almost 60 countries around the globe — but not many of those students can say they were the first from their home country to attend the University. One alumnus, however, holds the unique distinction of being Murray State’s first Canadian graduate and one of […]
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Private support for Murray State University exceeds $7.2 million in FY17
MURRAY, Ky. — Private support for Murray State University during the 2017 fiscal year indicates strong support of the University with more than $7.2 million received in total gifts to the University. At the close of the fiscal year, a total of 14,507 gifts were made to benefit the University. “Private support is vitally […]
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