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Donna Herndon to serve as Murray State University Homecoming 2026 Parade Grand Marshal

By Carrie McGinnis

The Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) is proud to announce 1964 alumna and former Murray State Alumni Affairs Director Donna Herndon as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade.

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Murray State University recognized nationally by U.S. News & World Report

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the top universities in the country in multiple categories, marking the institution’s 36th consecutive year of high rankings by the national college guide, which recently published its 2027 Best Colleges list.

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Murray State University Theatre Arts opens 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!

By Dr. Carrie Jerrell

The Murray State University Theatre Arts Program will open its 2026-27 season with BEANSTALK! THE PLAY!, a production by Roz Mihalko and Donna Swift, directed by Murray State senior theatre major Samantha Brannigan.

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Murray State University Board of Regents approves creation of two new auxiliary enterprises

By MSU Public Relations

The Murray State University Board of Regents, during its Sept. 18 meeting, approved the creation of two new, distinct auxiliary enterprises designed to accelerate growth, drive innovation and support the long-term success of Murray State University and Murray State Athletics.

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Murray State University’s Holly Bloodworth named vice chair of Kentucky Board of Education

By Jillian Smith

Holly Bloodworth, senior instructor in early childhood and elementary education in the College of Education and Human Services at Murray State University, has been named vice chair of the Kentucky Board of Education.

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Murray State University Racer Report: Sept. 14-18

By MSU Public Relations

The latest Murray State University Racer Report includes student, faculty, staff and alumni accomplishments, announcements, upcoming campus events and more for the week of Sept. 14-18.

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Murray State University hosts successful second phase of its strategic planning process

By MSU Public Relations

Murray State University concluded a successful second phase of its strategic planning process on Sept. 16 as the strategic planning committee, comprised of more than 40 campus and community members, met at the Curris Center for a full day of preparation and training.

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Board of Regents Meeting - Live Stream

By MSU Public Relations

Live stream of the September 18 meeting.

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Murray State University’s Department of Music to offer free concert on Oct. 16 to celebrate new Steinway grand piano

By Aviva Yasgur

Murray State University’s Department of Music invites the public to a dedication concert of its new performance Steinway grand piano to be held on Friday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Hall located in the Old Fine Arts Building on Murray State’s campus.

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Murray State University Town & Gown enters new chapter as Community Innovation Council

By Dr. Tina Bernot

Murray State University is proud to announce the launch of the Murray State University Town & Gown Community Innovation Council, a new name, mission and vision designed to position the organization for the opportunities and challenges facing Murray, Calloway County and the surrounding region.

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