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Murray State University alumnae open mental health private practices
MURRAY, Ky. — Two Murray State University alumnae have recently opened their own mental health private practice facilities in western Kentucky. Lisa Robin Sanford, ’14, ’17, and Lisa Frost, ’18, are both graduates of the University’s Educational Specialist (Ed.S) in clinical mental health counseling. Sanford’s facility, Sacred Break Throughs, offers a variety of mental health […]
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Murray State University graduate receives recognition for local government service
MURRAY, Ky. — Harrison Fry of South Fulton, Tennessee, a recent graduate of Murray State’s Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, has been awarded a Local Government Early Career Service Certificate from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) for his work in Paducah, Kentucky. Fry, a May 2020 graduate of Murray State, received the award […]
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Murray State University alumna covering COVID-19 pandemic at STAT
Shraddha Chakradhar, ’11, discusses the adapting news cycle through current pandemic MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University alumna Shraddha Chakradhar, ’11, is covering the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in her work at STAT. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, STAT is an online-only health, medicine and science news organization, and is a sister publication of The […]
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Murray State University nonprofit leadership studies alumna reflects on Racer experience
Merryman House director of grants and compliance Brianna Weitlauf, ’14, shares story in part one of ‘Your Story and Impact’ eight-part series highlighting program graduates MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University’s Nonprofit Leadership Studies (NLS) graduates were recently asked to reflect on their career journeys, the impact of their work and their aspirations for the […]
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Murray State University alumnae launch ‘Adopt-a-Grandparent’ program
Hopkinsville initiative matches senior citizens in need with local volunteers MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University alumnae Rose and Rossetta Jackson have launched an “Adopt-a-Grandparent” program in the Hopkinsville, Kentucky, area to assist senior citizens in need of essential supplies during the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and beyond. Rose, ’09, and Rossetta, ’10, launched […]
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We are here for you – a letter from Murray State President Dr. Bob Jackson
One of my favorite quotes is by Admiral Bill McRaven: We will all find ourselves neck deep in mud someday. This is the time to sing loudly, to smile broadly, to lift up those around you and give them hope that tomorrow will be a better day.” We are in the middle of the most […]
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Murray State University alumnus appointed to Kentucky Supreme Court as special justice
MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University alumnus and attorney Jeff Roberts, ’88, has been appointed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to serve as a special justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court. Roberts will replace 1st District Supreme Court Justice Christopher Shea Nickell to hear the case Alexandria Stanziano, Et Al v. Andrew Cooley, M.D., Et. […]
read more Murray State University announces 2020 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients
MURRAY, Ky. — The Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) is proud to announce that four outstanding Murray State alumni have been selected as the 2020 recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award. For more than half a century, the Distinguished Alumni Award has been presented annually to Murray State alumni who have made meaningful contributions […]
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Murray State University alumnus named 2019 New Trade and Industrial Teacher of the Year by Association for Career & Technical Education
Computer-aided drafting instructor Jeff Jones earns award for work with students, advising duties with SkillsUSA MURRAY, Ky. — Murray State University alumnus Jeff Jones, ’19, has received the New Trade and Industrial Teacher of the Year Award from the Association for Career & Technical Education, presented at its 2019 Vision conference in Anaheim, California. Jones, a […]
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Murray State University graduate named finalist for Presidential Management Fellows Program
MURRAY, Ky. — Adam Horton, a December 2019 graduate of the Murray State University Master of Public Administration (MPA) program, has been named a finalist for the Presidential Management Fellows Program with the federal government. The Presidential Management Fellows Program is administered by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. Each year, candidates apply to the […]
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