Story by Miranda Carpenter, Staff writer The Student Government Association passed a resolution on Wednesday, Feb. 12 supporting Interim President Bob Jackson for Murray State’s next president. “Dr. Bob Jackson has proven himself as an effective leader who supports the students at Murray State University by providing the tools necessary for them to succeed,” according 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
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
Murray State’s second presidential candidate James Smith held an open forum for students, faculty and staff Tuesday to speak and answer questions the community may have regarding his potential presidency. Held in Wrather Auditorium, Smith answered question ranging from academics to outside the classroom. Smith, who is currently president for Northern State University in South Read More
Presidential candidate Robert Davies spoke to students, faculty, staff and community members at today’s open forum, answering questions regarding the presidency at Murray State. Davies addressed issues regarding budget cuts, housing and dining, athletics, international students, enrollment and his potential role as president. Davies said he first heard about Murray State when his daughter Katie Read More
Robert Davies, one of the two presidential candidates at Murray State, met with 12 students for a question and answer session Monday afternoon to address concerns on campus. The students represented different organizations across campus and addressed issues those groups face. The following students met with Davies: • Chris Koechner, representing the Student Government Association Read More
With five years under his belt as Northern State University’s president, James Smith is hoping to fill the role as Murray State’s new president. As a tenured professor of education and president of Northern State, Smith has years of educational experience. His educational experience and leadership for the University has helped him place Northern State Read More