The Board of Regents held a special meeting on September 19, where the Assisted Care Rehabilitation Classroom located in Jackson Hall was officially named in honor of Michael Muscarella. Tina Bernot, assistant vice president of advancement, gave a presentation to propose the honoring of Muscarella. “He has consistently advocated for the University in professional and...| The Murray State News
After three years, the case against former Murray State student Jack Epperson concluded with a circuit court judge dismissing the state charges. In September of 2022, Epperson was arrested for throwing an improvised Molotov cocktail at a group of sorority students following a fight with his ex-girlfriend. The Molotov missed its target, leaving Epperson burned...| The Murray State News
The Faculty and Staff Insurance and Benefits Committee voted on a new employee health insurance model for 2026. Members can expect an increase in their contribution costs. The committee was given the choice between two plans for the upcoming year. “Option A” consisted of an 80-20 split, with Murray State University bearing 80% of the...| The Murray State News
New pathways and newly elected freshman senators were sworn into their positions during this week’s Student Government Association meeting on Sept. 24. SGA President Ali Khatib announced, on behalf Executive Director of Auxiliary Services David Looney, the stairwell connecting Chick-Fil-A and the second floor of the Curris Center will be restored some time this week....| The Murray State News
For those who enjoy art as a hobby but may not have time to fit it into their busy schedules, the Murray Art Guild offers various workshops and programs in all sorts of different mediums. The Murray Art Guild is temporarily located at 403 Maple St. in Murray, Kentucky, as a new building is in...| The Murray State News
The Kentucky Comedy Festival will bring nationally recognized stand-up comedians to Murray, Kentucky, this fall as part of its 2025 Fall Series. These performances are part of a multiple-night event featuring clean, mainstream comedy acts designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, from college students to longtime fans of live entertainment. Shows in...| The Murray State News
The latest speaker in a leadership presentation series is coming to Murray State to share the importance of emotional intelligence in all work fields, from engineering firms to the Secret Service. Leadership by Design is an annual guest lecture event hosted by Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. and Marcum Engineering, LLC, an engineering...| The Murray State News
The Cinema International Program at Murray State University recently showcased “Aquí y Allá” on Sept. 18 as part of its eight-film series. All viewings are held on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. in Faculty Hall Room 208. Written and directed by Antonio Méndez Esparza, “Aquí y Allá” is a 2012 drama that follows Pedro De Los...| The Murray State News
The Murray State Racers traveled to Jacksonville, Alabama, falling to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 45-10 on Sep. 20. The start of the game lacked action, and the first on the board was the Racers with 3:54 remaining in the first quarter. Graduate student Jack Tannehill kicked a 43-yard field goal after seven plays and 29...| The Murray State News
The Student Government Association announced the results of its freshman senator election and passed a new amendment to decide new voter designation. Out of 11 candidates, Parker Johnson won first place with 31% of the votes. Hannah Murphy took second, holding 14% of the votes. The two winners will serve alongside other members of SGA...| The Murray State News
The Murray State Public Relations Student Society of America meeting will be visited by Murray State alum and former editor-in-chief of The Murray State News, Ashley Bitters. Bitters is an account director for RunSwitch PR, which, according to Murray State PRSSA, is the largest public relations agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. “A media and...| The Murray State News
Within the past few years, inflation has led to harsh, negative effects for many Americans across the country. Inflation has been on the rise since COVID-19. Due to inflation, everyday items such as food, gas, hygiene supplies and many more have increased in cost. Many stores and restaurants have increased their prices continuously to the...| The Murray State News
