Blake Sandlin Sports Editor bsandlin1@murraystate.edu The Murray State Board of Regents named Robert (Bob) Jackson interim university president on Tuesday. Jackson replaces Bob Davies, who resigned on Friday, Aug. 3 for the position of president at Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Jackson is a 1985 graduate of Murray State and is currently serving Read More
Story by Amy Turner, Staff Writer Several students filled Oakhurst lawn on Wednesday, April 25, to enjoy barbecue and the chance to chat with President Bob Davies. For the second year in a row, Barbecue With Bob was held and sponsored by Allegro Fine Foods and Journey Church. The event was a way for Journey Read More
Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief Ashley Ireland, director of user and instruction services, has accepted an offer from President Bob Davies to serve as the new dean of University Libraries, pending the Board of Regents’ approval in August. Ireland will replace Adam Murray, who submitted his resignation in January and accepted a position at James Read More
Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief With the approval of the Strategic Initiatives plan, the 2015-16 budget, new freshman admission standards and the transition of the provost, the Board of Regents began to shape the upcoming academic year and beyond during its quarterly meeting June 5. SEAL OF APPROVAL While discussing the Strategic Initiatives plan Read More
Story by Mary Bradley, Editor-in-Chief The proposal for the 2015-16 budget cycle that will be presented to the Board of Regents Friday will include core priorities for the University, including salary adjustments based on a sustainable strategy. The Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA, is financial strategy that raises salary adjustments for the University based on cost Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – Kind words and congratulations filled Lovett Auditorium Friday as the University community and many others from across the Commonwealth and nation celebrated President Bob Davies’ investiture. Spanning the stage sat notable speakers ranging from Gov. Steve Beshear to Board of Regents members and Richard O. Davies, Bob Davies’ father. The investiture ceremony marked Read More
With thousands of state-run, private and technical colleges in the U.S., the world of academia and the way these establishments are run changes with the times. Handling students while trying to maintain interconnectivity between faculty and students is a tough balance to keep. Murray State President Bob Davies has found ways to adapt to the Read More
