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The First-Gen Thrive lounge is a space designed for Murray State's first-generation students.

Lounge to support Murray State first-generation students

Caroline Blakeman, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

With 42% of Murray State undergraduates being first-generation students, the University plans to help them thrive rather than simply survive through the...

Jumpstart January is the first event in a monthly series hosted by Racers Empower. (Photo Courtesy of Peggy Whaley)

Monthly event series promotes success, fights stigma

Raleigh Hightower, Lifestyle Editor January 26, 2023

In an effort to celebrate the beginning of the spring semester and equip students with the skills necessary to succeed, the Center of Student Engagement...

The ‘You Matter’ signs are placed throughout campus with a QR code that takes scanners to the Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being tab of murraystate.edu. (Dionte Berry/The News)

‘You Matter’ signs spotlight mental health

Emery Wainscott, Chief Copy Editor December 1, 2022

Gold signs around campus exclaim “You Matter! We Care About You.” and encourage students to learn about the mental health resources available to them...

A full schedule of Family Weekend can be found at murraystate.edu/familyweekend. (Photo courtesy of murraystateuniv on Instagram.

Event lineup set for Family Weekend

Erinn Finley, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

Family Weekend will return to normal for the first year since 2019, as COVID-19 restrictions have eased. The events start on Friday, Sept. 23 and end on...

Racers Empower hosted pet therapy in Alexander Hall as a way to help students to de-stress. (Photo courtesy of Racers Empower)

Campus groups recognize mental health crisis, spread awareness

November 11, 2021

Throughout the pandemic an emphasis has been made on campus mental health Jill Smith Staff Writer [email protected] On-campus groups shine...

Alumna Alyson Van Hooser delivered a speech about her experience as a first-generation student. Jayden Hayn/The News

Celebration recognizes first generation students, launches first time scholarship

November 11, 2021

Raleigh Hightower Staff Writer [email protected] The Center for Student Engagement and Success hosted its third annual first-generation celebration...

Graphic courtesy of Re'nita Avery.

Family weekend is back in person

September 29, 2021

Erinn Finley Contributing Writer [email protected] Murray State is preparing for Family Weekend this week, which will be back in-person. Last...

Students and professors have had to adjust to both in-person and Zoom classes because of the pandemic. (Olivia Underwood/The News)

Community discusses struggles with mental health

March 11, 2021

Edie Greenberg Contributing Writer [email protected] Students and professors are stressed out and searching for ways to relax, especially...

University releases spring scheduling plan

University releases spring scheduling plan

October 28, 2020

Staff Report On Oct. 23, Provost Timothy Todd decided to change the start date for advanced scheduling for the spring semester from Monday, Nov 9. to...

Four-year research by faculty members brings home award

Four-year research by faculty members brings home award

November 29, 2018

Story by Bridgette McAuliffe, Staff writer Photo courtesy of Peggy Whaley Murray State faculty members were awarded the 2018 Best Practices Award...

Whaley selected for student advising post

January 30, 2013

Peggy Whaley has been hired as the coordinator of academic transitions, advising, and advising center communications for the Center for Academic Advising...

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