Addison Watson Staff Writer awatson25@murraystate.edu During Gov. Andy Beshear’s second visit to Murray since his inauguration, he spoke to a full auditorium about his new budget proposal and goals for higher education on Monday, Feb. 17. After a nearly 20-second applause welcoming Beshear to the podium, he presented the highlights of his “education first” budget Read More
Story by Ciara Benham Staff Writer cbenham@murraystate.edu Tuition increases, deferred maintenance and increased pension costs were discussed on March 28 at the University Tuition and Budget Forum. President Bob Jackson defined the upcoming budget changes and goals at the Budget Advisory Committee FY20 Budget and Tuition Review. Jackson said the main focuses of the budget Read More
Story by Daniella Tebib, News Editor The Board of Regents discussed a variety of topics at their monthly meeting on March 1. Tuition increase Jackie Dudley, vice president of finance and administrative services, presented the working document for the budget of fiscal year 2020 and discussed a 1- to 3-percent increase in tuition for undergraduate Read More