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David Im received assistance from his boss, Sparrow Davenport, after his bike was damaged.

International student extends gratitude toward boss

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor May 2, 2024

Simple acts of kindness can make a significant impact on a person’s day or life. David Im, non-profit leadership studies major, is an international...

International Education Week is celebrated by universities across the country from Nov. 14-18. (Photo courtesy of iew.state.gov)

Week-long event celebrates international community

Mason Galemore, Contributing Writer November 10, 2022

Students at Murray State will have the opportunity to learn more about classrooms around the world with International Education Week (IEW). IEW was...

The Fall 2019 international student class was the last before the COVID-19 pandemic.  (Photo courtesy of murraystate.edu)

International student enrollment set to recover

December 2, 2021

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer [email protected] The world didn’t know a pandemic would hit and shut down nearly all travel. For many...

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International students find local travel difficult, lack transportation

February 4, 2017

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer, and Destinee Marking, Contributing writer Some of Murray State’s international students find it difficult to...

Faculty Development Center hosts conference on teaching international students

Faculty Development Center hosts conference on teaching international students

October 21, 2016

Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer The Faculty Development Center will hold an “Inspire to Educate” training conference on Nov. 18 at the Paducah...

Robertson travels to China to recruit international students

Robertson travels to China to recruit international students

October 16, 2016

Story by Emily Williams, Contributing writer Don Robertson, vice president of Student Affairs recently traveled to China in an effort to recruit more...

Family above all

Family above all

April 14, 2016

Column by Gisselle Hernandez, Assistant Features Editor As the end of the semester looms ahead like the monster some of us fear (or the saving grace...

Ask, Don’t Assume

Ask, Don’t Assume

January 28, 2016

Column by Gisselle Hernandez, Assistant Features Editor I hate to be playing this card here, but as an international student enrolled at a university...

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The Festival of Lights is held every year during the holiday season in Central Park and begins around Thanksgiving.

International students look forward to US holidays, reflect on tradition

November 20, 2015

Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer, and Cody Hall, Contributing writer As Thanksgiving Break approaches, all across campus, students are...

Internationals: A Little Perspective

Internationals: A Little Perspective

August 28, 2015

Column by Taylor Grace Suiter, Senior from Brentwood, Tennessee When I first moved to Murray one thing surprised me more than my unexpected culture...

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Pictured left to right are graduating seniors Venky Meesala from India, Tansia Mehrin from Belize and Andre Damarizal from Indonesia.

International students head forward

May 1, 2015

Story by Abby Siegel, Contributing writer As the long-awaited graduation day approaches, walking across the stage to receive a diploma accompanied...

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Murray State offers cultural and educational programs each semester, like A Taste of Africa.

Studying in the US

March 27, 2015

When international students walk into Murray State classes, they quickly realize there are some major differences from their universities. David Jephthah,...

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