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Alumna Madison Leach is running for Calloway County Attorney. (Photo courtesy of Madison Leach)

Leach launches historic attorney campaign

Ava Chuppe, Staff Writer October 27, 2022

University alumna Madison Leach has made history as the first openly transgender person to run for public office in Calloway County. “I’ve been...

Perlow was appointed to 42nd Judicial Circuit for Calloway and Marshall counties by Gov. Beshear. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Perlow)

Alumna represents Murray State in courtroom

October 14, 2020

Andrea Jameson Contributing Writer [email protected] Stephanie Perlow graduated from Murray State in 2002 with a major in political science...

Alumna Maggie Sasso was selected for her sculpture to show in Milwaukee. (Photo courtesy of Maggie Sasso)

Alumna chosen to display sculpture in Milwaukee

September 9, 2020

Ben Overby Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State’s very own alumna Maggie Sasso was chosen to display her sculpture, “Too...

Kathy Harris, '80, met with students virtually to discuss her success as Executive Vice President of Corporate Development for Sharecare, Inc. (Photo courtesy of the Murray State Speaker Series' website)

Alumna speaks to students about success story

September 3, 2020

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, the Arthur J. Bauerfield College of Business hosted a virtual event called “Racers in the Lead, Growth and Uncertainty” with...

Alumna Felecia Dixon Henderson conducts diversity trainings across the country. (Photo courtesy of John Greilick/The Detroit News)

Alumna brings diversity to newsrooms across the country

April 29, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor [email protected] Distinguished alumni deserve recognition for their prominent accomplishments, like Felecia...

Alumna Grace Anderson traveled to Europe under the Fulbright Student Program. (Photo courtesy of Grace Anderson)

Alumna experiences new culture with Fulbright program

April 8, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor [email protected] Only a select few have the opportunity to be selected to travel under the Fulbright Student...

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$25,000 donation more than just a check

April 24, 2015

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. $25,000 will be donated to the Murray State Office of LGBT...

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Alumna Kristie Helms is an activist for LGBT rights.

Alumna makes $25,000 donation

April 24, 2015

Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer Murray State alumna Kristie Helms and her wife donated $25,000 to the University’s Office of LGBT Programming...

Alumni Golf Scramble scheduled for Oct. 12

September 25, 2012

In celebration of the 90th anniversary of Murray State, the Student Alumni Association is hosting a golf scramble on Friday, Oct. 12, at Miller Golf Course. The...

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