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arah Owens, Bob Jackson and Jeff McLaughlin sign copies of ‘The Finest Place We Know’ on Oct. 18. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Authors reflect on centennial book publication

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief November 3, 2022

Marking a historic benchmark that only comes once a generation, “The Finest Place We Know: A Centennial History of Murray State University” recounts...

The 2021 Homecoming theme was, ‘99 years and counting’ and the 2022 theme is, ‘Forever Blue and Gold.’ (Rebeca Mertins Chiodini/The News)

Homecoming set to celebrate the Centennial

Jill Smith, Staff Writer October 13, 2022

With Murray State celebrating its centennial year, this year’s Homecoming is set to be even bigger than previous years to commemorate this milestone.  Homecoming...

The Board of Regents held their fall 2022 quarterly meeting on Friday, Sept. 9. The meeting can be streamed at https://www.murraystate.edu/about/streaming.aspx. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Regents discuss fall enrollment rise, academic curriculum changes

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief September 14, 2022

In comparison to last year, Murray State had an overall 2.3% enrollment increase, as  discussed at the Friday, Sept. 9 Board of Regents meeting along...

Over $100,000 has been donated so far to various academic programs during 2022. (Dionte Berry/The News)

Centennial marks record-breaking donor support

Jill Smith, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

During its centennial year, the University has hit a new record in donor support of students and academic programs.  The University has received approximately...

New housing and dining halls are in motion for upcoming campus projects. Lovett Auditorium is in phase two of renovations (Screenshot provided by Dionte Berry).

Regents discuss centennial, campus upgrades

March 16, 2022

Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief [email protected] After taking time to commemorate Murray State’s past and current centennial, the Board of...

‘Give Bold’ took place during March 6-12 to honor the March 8, 1922 passage of the Normal School Enabling Act (Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu).

‘Give Bold’ campaign honors founder and first president

March 16, 2022

Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] The Office of Development raised over $170,000 in donations during the Give Bold campaign.  The...

Murray State Normal School’s first board members stand with President Carr. McHenry Rhoads, first board chair, is not pictured (Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu).

President co-authors book to explore campus history

March 9, 2022

Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] In honor of the University’s centennial, President Bob Jackson, along with co-authors Jeff McLaughlin,...

(Rebecca Mertins Chiodini/The News)

Wrather Museum readies for reopen, renovation

February 9, 2022

Ava Chuppe Staff Writer [email protected] In preparation for Murray State University’s centennial celebration, Wrather West Kentucky Museum...

The Board of Regents met for their quarterly meeting on Sept. 3 in Heritage Hall. (Screenshot from the livestream)

Board of Regents honors late regent at quarterly meeting

September 5, 2021

Dionte Berry News Editor [email protected] Emery Wainscott Lifestyle Editor [email protected] The Board of Regents swore in three...

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