The Murray State News

Enrollment and retention numbers rise

Erinn Finley, News Editor • February 2, 2023

Enrollment and retention numbers at Murray State were higher in fall 2022 and spring 2023, as pandemic restrictions eased and new strategies were put in...

Board of Regents discusses housing and dining rates, the federal stimulus package and budget updates

April 24, 2020

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] The Board of Regents held a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, April 24, to discuss tuition,...

University sees jump in enrollment

August 29, 2019

Daniella Tebib News Editor [email protected] After a steady decline in enrollment numbers, Murray State bounced back this semester. Enrollment...

Regents discuss performance based funding, enrollment

December 10, 2016

Staff Report The Board of Regents held its quarterly meeting Friday to address topics such as strategic planning, performance based funding, major...

University works to retain staff

November 14, 2014

Murray State attracts students with its small town atmosphere and low cost and it uses those same qualities and others to recruit and retain faculty. ...

Struggling to transition: Professors note lackluster performances

December 1, 2011

Austin Ramsey News Editor Haley Russell Assistant News Editor Paul Naberezny noticed a problem early on in the semester. He said...

Dunn celebrates five years as president

December 1, 2011

Elizabeth Johnson Editor-in-Chief This December marks President Randy Dunn’s fifth year at Murray State. In recognition of his quinquennial...

Retention Commission submits plan to President

November 10, 2011

Meghann Anderson Staff writer Randy Dunn, president of the University, began efforts to improve student retention 18 months ago with a new commission...

Enrollment shows 6 percent increase in last two years

November 10, 2011

Chris Wilcox Staff writer Murray State enrollment hit 10,617 students as of Oct. 25. The University submitted that number to the Council on Postsecondary...

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