The Murray State News

Murray State to debut donated violin at orchestra concert

Gray Hawkins, Staff Writer • November 14, 2023

The music department’s University Orchestra Concert will feature the public debut of a handcrafted violin generously funded by alumna Donna Herndon....

Late professor leaves JMC department large donation

February 4, 2021

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer mgalemore@murraystate.edu Late Murray State professor Robert H. McGaughey, known by many as “Doc,” left more...

Murray State Foundation revieves 534-acre donation

August 30, 2016

Story by Matthew Parks, Contributing writer Jimmy Don Robinson, a retired Ballard County judge, donated his 534 acre farm and two homes to the Murray...

Students of Sociology club raises more than $400 for Merryman House

October 30, 2015

Story by Mikayla Marshall, Staff writer Murray State’s Students of Sociology club raised $473.50 to donate to the Merryman House in Paducah, Kentucky. Every...

$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...

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...

Davies family donation to help students in many parts of the University

April 10, 2015

Since the Davies family pledged $117,000 in October to Murray State, the money has been delegated to scholarships and special initiatives to bring more...

Carter’s memory, legacy honored by University

February 20, 2015

Supporter. Encourager. Racer. Last Friday, Murray State lost icon James Carter. Carter, vice president of Institutional Advancement died while undergoing...

Davies’ donation creates opportunities

October 17, 2014

The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. In addition to tuition, Murray State relies on outside donations...

Athletics receives $1.2 million gift from Foundation

September 5, 2014

Last week, the Murray State Athletic Foundation, more commonly known as the Racer Foundation, received a donation of the two remaining parcels of land...

Donations support backpack program

October 18, 2013

Murray State is spending October collecting donations and giving to those less fortunate around the city. Murray State is partnering with the First Presbyterian...