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Murray State first-generation students explore London over spring break

Murray State first-generation students explore London over spring break

Caroline Blakeman, Assistant News Editor March 7, 2024

A new study abroad experience allows Murray State first-generation students the opportunity to expand their education outside of the classroom. As education...

Ava Chuppe posing beside a telephone booth outside of Russell Square Gardens in London, UK.

Study Abroad Series: Murray State student details London adventure

Ava Chuppe, Senior Writer August 24, 2023

Senior Ava Chuppe had the opportunity to travel to London, England, for 14 days through the Cooperative Center for Study Abroad (CCSA) this past summer....

Assistant Professor of English Ray Horton leads students on an excursion in Berlin, Germany (Photo courtesy of Ray Horton).

Abroad Office extends Regensburg application

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief February 16, 2023

As COVID-19 restraints become less intense, domestic and international travel have resumed and so has studying abroad. But the Education Abroad Office...

Junior psychology major Tamryn Woolfork (left) and senior communication disorders major Megan Yochum (right) received the Benjam A. Gilman International scholarship (Photos courtesy of Tamryn Woolfork and Megan Yocum).

Students receive scholarship to study abroad

Jill Smith, Assistant News Editor February 16, 2023

Two Murray State students are recipients of the Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship, which will help fund their trips abroad in the spring to study...

Cenote Ik Kil, “Natural Swimming Pool,” is an attraction that students will often visit during the study abroad program (Photo courtesy of KIIS.org).

Program plans culturally immersive courses in Mexico

February 9, 2022

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer [email protected] The Kentucky Institute of International Studies has organized a winter study abroad program...

Study Abroad advisors Steven Gunns and  Rebecca Wylie in the Abroad Office. (Photo by Jayden Hayn)

Japan off limits for fall 2021 travel abroad

August 25, 2021

Mason Galemore Contributing Writer [email protected] The Murray State Study Abroad Office announced all travel to Japan will be cancelled during...

(Photo courtesy of the Murray State Study Abroad Facebook)

Education Abroad office creates new classes encouraging intercultural experiences

June 11, 2021

Erinn Finley Contributing Writer [email protected] In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic studying abroad was out on hold. To still provide...


The Fair serves to answer any questions students may have and show them abroad opportunities. (Graphic courtesy of Steven Guns)

Study abroad office prepares for virtual fair

January 21, 2021

Dionte Berry Features Editor [email protected] The pandemic may have derailed much of the traditional college experience, but with the hope...

The Education abroad office promotes LGBTQ+ resources during LGBTQ+ history month. (Paige Bold/The News)

Education abroad office highlights LGBTQ opportunities

October 29, 2020

Sarah Mead Staff Writer [email protected] As a part of LGBTQ history month, the Education Abroad office is currently promoting resources for the...

Senior Elizabeth Erwin began interning on the 100k Mentor Challenge app in June. (Jillian Rush/The News)

Senior encourages students to participate in app

October 28, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor [email protected] Elizabeth Erwin, senior double major in public relations and international studies, had...

Photo courtesy of Paige Bold.

Murray State cancels university-sponsored travel for fall semester

July 29, 2020

Paige Bold  Contributing Writer [email protected]   Murray State University releases sad news about canceling university-sponsored...

Alumna Grace Anderson traveled to Europe under the Fulbright Student Program. (Photo courtesy of Grace Anderson)

Alumna experiences new culture with Fulbright program

April 8, 2020

Cady Stribling Features Editor [email protected] Only a select few have the opportunity to be selected to travel under the Fulbright Student...

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