The Murray State News

Minimum wage increase dies in committee

March 30, 2017

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer A bill that would increase the minimum wage rate in Kentucky was unable to make it past committees in the Kentucky...

Seven sexual assaults reported, tying 2014 total

October 9, 2015

Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer, and Jessica Bostick, Assistant News Editor Murray State students have reported seven sexual assaults...

New Franklin to help housing issues

April 10, 2015

University sees need for housing increases as a positive sign Murray State sold $28.2 million in bonds to a private investment company March 31 to finance...

Enrollment tops more than 11,000 students

November 7, 2014

The final count for Murray State enrollment soared past the estimated 11,000 for the fall 2014 semester. Enrollment increased steadily from 10,022 students...

Enrollment expected to reach 11,000

August 29, 2014

Preliminary enrollment numbers show that Murray State may increase to 11,000 students by the end of October with the potential to grow even more in the...

Budget cuts push for tuition increase

March 7, 2014

Students could see up to a 4 to 5 percent increase in tuition for the 2014-15 academic year. At the budget forum meeting Thursday afternoon, Interim...

Counseling services see increase in student patients

September 20, 2013

Requests by students for counseling services have doubled in comparison to last semester – in the first four weeks of school. So far, 90 students...

Rise in Racer escorts may be due to repeat users in spring semester

March 13, 2013

The number of students utilizing Racer escorts has steadily risen over the last several semesters. The service, offered by Murray State Racer Patrol,...