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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...

Murray State President issues statement on proposed DEI bills

Murray State President issues statement on proposed DEI bills

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor February 20, 2024

University presidents across the state are speaking out against legislation aimed at diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education.  Senate Bill...

WPSD wins summary judgement against Murray State on Feb. 16.

Judge: MSU violated open records laws

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor February 16, 2024

Hopkinsville Judge John L. Atkins ruled in favor of WPSD Local 6’s summary judgment against Murray State Friday, Feb. 16.   A summary judgment is...

WPSD wins summary judgement against Murray State on Feb. 16.

WPSD report reveals WKMS budget cuts

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer May 4, 2023

Paducah news station WPSD Local 6 aired on April 27 a second report showing University administrators planned a $50,000 budget cut to WKMS in 2021 and...

President Bob Jackson (center) and other University leaders address the 2023-24 fiscal year budget at the Budget Town Hall on Tuesday, April 25 (Photo courtesy of Jeremy McKeel).

Budget reveals major reallocations

Jill Smith, Assisstant News Editor April 27, 2023

The 2034-24 University budget proposes increasing tuition by 2.9%, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 3.3% and 5.5% and raising the minimum wage for...

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