Office of Multicultural Affairs

Murray State’s Black History

Story by Lindsey Coleman, Staff writer In 1922, Senate Bill 14 established Murray State as a “normal” school for educating only white future teachers, but since then Murray State has made strides in excelling in the name of racial equality. Sixty-two years after its integration, Murray State celebrates Black History Month and the accomplishments made Read More

Jackson honored with lifetime achievement award

News / By meghann.anderson

Murray State’s Office of Multicultural Affairs bestowed Sherron Jackson with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award honors African Americans for contributions to their communities and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. “To have someone say that the work that I did somehow touched the lives of others in a positive way is a humbling experience,” said Jackson, Read More