Every weekend this summer, The News will update you on the latest in Murray. Whether you’re in town or at home for the summer, you’ll find what you need at TheNews.org. This update is for June 27. Email us with any questions, concerns or tips. Summer Orientation, Racer 101 prepare incoming students for college life Read More
Racer fans will see a new set of logos this fall as a part of a re-branding initiative led by Racer Athletics. Eleven new logos were released Tuesday afternoon to help create consistent typography and design between the logos, according to a news release. Allen Ward, director of athletics, said he’s excited for the new Read More
Baseball Head Coach Rob McDonald will not return to coach his 12th season at Murray State, announced today by Director of Athletics Allen Ward. McDonald’s overall record throughout his tenure at Murray State is 247-347-2, with a 123-160-2 conference record. During his most successful season in 2009, McDonald led the ’Breds to finish 34-27-1 and Read More
A suspect has been apprehended by Murray city police officers for an armed robbery reported Wednesday night at Campus Evolution Villages North. Amairi Cook, 19, was charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree burglary, first-degree assault, first-degree theft and unlawful taking of more than $500. Officers are still looking for a second suspect involved in the case. Read More
Editor-in-Chief Lexy Gross had the opportunity to talk to incoming President Robert Davies Wednesday afternoon. Gross asked him about his new position, his expectations and his immediate reactions. Lexy Gross: How has your day gone so far? Robert Davies: We drove yesterday afternoon with members of the board and my wife. We went through Murray Read More
Eastern Oregon University President Bob Davies was named the 13th president of Murray State Wednesday afternoon at the quarterly Board of Regents meeting. Davies will begin his tenure as president July 14 and will receive a yearly salary of $300,000. Former president Randy Dunn made $257,088 annually. This announcement came after Interim President Tim Miller Read More
Several students were excited to learn Wednesday that Robert Davies will be the next president of Murray State. Jeremiah Johnson, student regent and Student Government Association president, said he is excited to see Davies get the position. Davies will transition from his current presidency at Eastern Oregon University to the Murray State presidency. Johnson said Read More
Robert Davies has been named the new president of Murray State, becoming the 13th president in the University’s history. After the Board of Regents decided to remove interim from President Tim Miller’s title, making him the 12th president at the University, the board unanimously voted to name Davies the next president. Plans for the Read More