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Fall 2020 commencement moves online

Simon Elfrink Staff Writer selfrink@murraystate.edu Murray State’s fall 2020 commencement ceremony has officially been moved to a virtual setting. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the graduation ceremony will officially take place online. The University’s official website added that additional details are forthcoming. Spring and summer 2020 graduates will also be celebrated during the Read More

Seniors talk effects of online

Megan Reynolds Opinion Editor mreynolds12@murraystate.edu Murray State’s shift to online instruction has affected all students, regardless of class, but perhaps those most affected on campus are the seniors. Spending four years (give or take) on a campus teaches a student a lot about their learning style. After taking a mix of online and in-person classes, Read More

In-person classes suspended through end of the semester, graduation postponed, residential colleges to close and more statewide business closures

Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu Addison Watson  Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu As COVID-19 becomes a growing concern, President Bob Jackson sent an email on Tuesday, March 17 to the campus community announcing the University will move to online/alternative instruction, effective on March 23 through the end of the spring semester.  According to the Centers for Disease Read More

Bringing back the baccalaureate

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer For the first time in at least 40 years, a baccalaureate service will be held 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 12 in Lovett Auditorium to honor graduating seniors. According to the press release, students should expect a “nondenominational Christian baccalaureate service thanking God for our graduates and Read More

One month until commencement

Story by Destinee Marking, Staff writer Murray State’s commencement ceremony will soon be taking place and will honor students who have completed their degrees. Graduation day is Saturday, May 13, and the ceremony begins at 9 a.m. at the CFSB Center. According to Murray State’s commencement website, “The Commencement Exercises and Investiture Ceremony is a Read More

A limitation on support

Six tickets per person causes concern for friends and family of future grads Story by Ashley Traylor, Staff writer With the growing number of students walking at graduation every semester and not enough capacity at the CFSB Center, Murray State will now require tickets to enter commencement. Wendy Tudor, director of graduation requirements, said she Read More

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