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Jackson reflects on time as Murray State president

Zach Simmons, Editor in Chief April 24, 2025

The end of an era approaches not only for students but also Murray State President Bob Jackson. As the school year enters its final two weeks, Murray...

Student's visa revoked, activists react

Student’s visa revoked, activists react

River Murt, News Editor April 19, 2025

In the morning of April 15, Robert Pervine, senior associate provost, sent an email to the deans of Murray State University. In the email was advice on...

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Khatib wins again, says lawsuit still ongoing

River Murt, Staff Writer April 16, 2025

After another election, one ordered special from the Student Government Association’s Judicial Board, Ali Khatib was elected again for SGA president.  This...

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Miller: ‘We’re excited to call Murray Home’

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor April 3, 2025

Head Coach Ryan Miller is off and running with his head coaching duties as he looks for players that align with his idea for the Murray State men’s basketball...

Bob Jackson rides in the Homecoming parade for the last time as the University president.

Jackson plans busy ending to term

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief November 14, 2024

The University is preparing to end its semester, just as Bob Jackson is preparing for his upcoming retirement next June. Jackson served as the 14th president...

The Racerettes walk with the team during the Racer walk.

PHOTOS: Homecoming 2024

Kristopher Fister, Photo Editor October 23, 2024

This past weekend, Murray State celebrated Homecoming, bringing hundreds of alumni back home to Murray. Homecoming was filled with all the normal traditions;...

Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his intention to retire effective June 30, 2025.

Regents begin search for 15th president

Nate Hunt, Opinion Editor October 1, 2024

The Murray State Board of Regents will begin the search for the 15th president after president Bob Jackson announced on Monday his retirement next summer.  Jackson...

Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement

Murray State president Bob Jackson announces retirement

Zach Simmons, Sports Editor September 30, 2024

In a mass email sent out to the entire University community Monday afternoon, Murray State president Bob Jackson announced his retirement effective June...

Bri Hunter, editor in chief of The News, interviews Bob Jackson, University president.

Jackson discusses FAFSA delays

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief September 12, 2024

Murray State hit a second record freshman class this semester and an overall record of enrollment since 2016. With an influx of students comes a hyperfocus...

University president Bob Jackson.

A conversation with the president

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief August 21, 2024

Editor’s note: Each month during this academic year, I plan to sit down with Bob Jackson, president of Murray State, to discuss what’s happening on...

From left, Shawn Touney, Tim Todd, Jackie Dudley, Don Robertson, Jordan Smith, Jerry Penner and Bob Jackson signed an agreement with Murray Medical Associates for campus health services.

University opts for a new healthcare provider on campus

Bri Hunter, Editor in Chief August 20, 2024

Murray Medical Associates will replace Village Medical in campus health services later this fall.  Originally, the University offered in-house health...

Murray State and WPSD reach an agreement over records lawsuit

Murray State responds to WPSD’s motion

Bri Hunter, Chief Copy Editor March 14, 2024

UPDATE: Perry Boxx, news director at WPSD Local 6, released a statement about Murray State's response to the monetary penalties. "I think it’s very...

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