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Board of Regents has a meeting on June 4 in Heritage Hall. (Screenshot of the meeting livestream)

Board of Regents discuss budget changes, tuition raise and plans for upcoming fall semester

June 6, 2021

Dionte Berry News Editor [email protected]  The Board of Regents convened in Heritage Hall for its quarterly spring meeting on Friday, June...

This graphic compares Murray State’s gross tuition and fee rates to other Kentucky public universities. (Photo courtesy of Murray State)

Town Hall talks fall 2021guidelines, tuition and COLA

April 15, 2021

Emery Wainscott Contributing Writer [email protected] The annual University Town Hall took place virtually this year on Wednesday, April...

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Gov. Andy Beshear discussed the budget for fiscal year 2021 in a media briefing on Nov. 4. (Photos courtesy of Gov. Andy Beshear’s livestream)

Beshear gives update on potential budget cut

November 11, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] During a media briefing on Nov. 4, Gov. Andy Beshear said the commonwealth is on track to balance...

University braces for potential budget cuts

University braces for potential budget cuts

September 16, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] President Bob Jackson sent an email on Sept. 9 informing all faculty and staff that the University...

The Board of Regents held a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, June 5. (Photo courtesy of Murray State University's Youtube Page)

Board of Regents approve new freshman admission requirements and discuss preliminary enrollment numbers

June 5, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] The Board of Regents held a meeting on Friday, June 5, via Zoom to discuss several topics including...

The Board of Regents held a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, April 24. (Photo courtesy of Murray State's Youtube Channel)

Board of Regents discusses housing and dining rates, the federal stimulus package and budget updates

April 24, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] The Board of Regents held a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, April 24, to discuss tuition,...

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Trump pushes to end PSLF program

February 19, 2020

Among 45 million Americans, the student debt crisis is currently at $1.6 trillion.  Let me say it again in a different way: 45 million Americans collectively...

Andy Beshear prioritizes teachers and education in new budget. (Daniella Tebib/The News)

Beshear prioritizes education in new budget

February 5, 2020

Emily Shepherd Contributing Writer [email protected] Andy Beshear unveiled his budget to raise teacher salaries and reinstate the teacher loan...

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Board of Regents approves tuition increase

April 22, 2019

Board of Regents approves tuition increase     The Board of Regents recently approved tuition, housing and dining cost increases for the 2019-20...

President Bob Jackson presented the budget proposal at a forum on March 28. (Photo courtesy of Michelle Hawks)

Tuition increase proposed at budget forum

April 3, 2019

Story by Ciara Benham Staff Writer [email protected] Tuition increases, deferred maintenance and increased pension costs were discussed...

BOR Finance Committee battles budget shortfall

BOR Finance Committee battles budget shortfall

November 15, 2018

Story by Elizabeth Erwin, News Editor  In light of an expected $4.5 million shortfall, the Board of Regents Finance Committee met on Nov. 12 to discuss...

Buying fall clothes on a budget

Buying fall clothes on a budget

October 24, 2018

Story by Amy Turner, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Pixabay Fall weather is finally here. After prolonged weeks of 90-degree weather, the cold has...

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