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Board of Regents honors University advocate

Board of Regents honors University advocate

Ethan Allen, Contributing Writer September 25, 2025

The Board of Regents held a special meeting on September 19, where the Assisted Care Rehabilitation Classroom located in Jackson Hall was officially named...

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Murray State board approves vet school dean

Shelby Bloomer, WKMS student reporter September 2, 2025

In its quarterly meeting, the Murray State Board of Regents voted Friday to appoint a new dean for the yet-to-be finalized School of Veterinary Medicine...

Bob Jackson speaks at the town hall

Dudley says tuition rate increases 4.2%, student minimum wages also

River Murt, News Editor April 30, 2025

Murray State leaders announced a 4.2% increase in tuition during the annual Budget Town Hall Meeting, as well as in student worker minimum wages and the...

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New candidates run for faculty regent

Shelby Bloomer, Contributing Writer April 24, 2025

Voting is open this week for the new Faculty Regent. As Melony Shemberger, incumbent two-term Regent, is not seeking another term, four new candidates...

Patterson answers questions at his town hall meeting.

Board of Regents selects 15th president

Harper Spaulding, Staff Writer March 10, 2025

The Board of Regents voted in a unanimous decision to approve Ron Patterson as the next president of Murray State. The decision followed an hour-long...

The Board of Regents discuss business at a previous meeting.

Regents approve semi-finalists for Presidential Search

River Murt, Staff Writer February 4, 2025

The Board of Regents Presidential Search Committee has narrowed the selection of presidential candidates to 11 semi-finalists.  The Board of Regents’...

The Murray State Board of Regents voted to have Aaron Thompson receive an honorary doctorate award at the December Commencement Ceremony.

Board of Regents to award an honorary doctorate

River Murt, Staff Writer November 28, 2024

The Murray State Board of Regents voted in a special meeting on Nov. 20, to award an honorary doctorate to Aaron Thompson, Council President of Kentucky...

Board of Regents in a previous meeting discuss the future search for University president.

Murray State begins search for 15th president

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief October 25, 2024

The Board of Regents initiated a presidential search committee and aims to have a candidate hired by May 2025.  The Board of Regents held a special...

Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.

Regents begin search for 15th president

Nate Hunt, Opinion Editor October 1, 2024

The Murray State Board of Regents will begin the search for the 15th president after president Bob Jackson announced on Monday his retirement next summer.  Jackson...

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Murray State looking to expand parking

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief September 16, 2024

The Board of Regents approved a motion Sept. 13  to acquire a property on North 16th Street to expand parking for students, faculty and staff.  Earlier...

Murray State Board of Regents heard campus construction updates during the March 1 meeting.

Board of Regents hear construction updates

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor March 1, 2024

With plans to acquire Station Seventy-Four, the Board of Regents provided updates regarding the apartment complex.  Jason Youngblood, director of facilities...

Regent Chair, Leon Owens, recognizes several University leaders for their work this semester.

Regents vote to pursue purchase of apartment complex

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor December 11, 2023

With College Courts set to be demolished this week, the Board of Regents voted to pursue the purchase of Station Seventy-Four for $16.5 million.  During...

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