History of Residential Colleges

Miranda CarpenterStaff Writermcarpenter4@murraystate.edu Murray State’s residential college concept was implemented by former president S. Kern Alexander in 1996 to make students feel more connected with the University.  “The vision was to make eight smaller versions of Murray State, to allow people to feel more involved and connected,” Don Robertson,…
History of Residential Colleges

Campus traditions

Cady Stribling Features Editor cstribling1@murraystate.edu Traditions are what make Murray State unique, giving the community that sense of Racer Pride and memories that last a lifetime. Many traditions have only been around for a few years while others have been active for many decades. Great Beginnings, a tradition designed…
Campus traditions

A Welcome from President Bob Jackson

Students:  Welcome to Murray State University!  I am pleased to officially welcome you to Murray State University for the start of the Fall 2020 Semester.  When I first came to Murray State as an undergraduate student, I immediately connected with the attractive campus and warm, friendly atmosphere of this…
A Welcome from President Bob Jackson