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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...

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...

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