Without campus workers Murray State would be a shell of an institution. Therefore, workers’ needs should be taken into account and their voices should be heard. Yet at Murray State, workers’ needs are not being met. With worker retention at jeopardy, the future of Murray State as a credible institution is not certain. The Murray Read More
When a university outsources a service, it means it is looking to an outside company to take over that service. For example, Murray State has outsourced dining services, health services and now portions of facilities management. Sodexo, Primary Care and SSC—these are all corporations that have taken over segments of work for the University. So, Read More
Story by Bailey Bohannan, Staff writer The Racer Proud Pin program is designed to instantly recognize faculty and staff members who go above their job description and out of their way for students on the Murray State campuses. “We see faculty and staff go above and beyond for students every day,” said Adrienne King, vice president Read More
Eight of the nine professors retiring from Murray State spoke with The News about their plans after retirement and their favorite memory from teaching at the University.
Head Coach Mitch Stewart has completed his staff for the 2015 season of Racer football according to GoRacers.com. Among the staff additions are Brandon Cooper who will serve as the linebackers and special teams coach and Eddie Hicks as the cornerbacks coach. Returning to the team will be Sean Dawkins at running backs. Before entering Read More
Murray State attracts students with its small town atmosphere and low cost and it uses those same qualities and others to recruit and retain faculty. Marty Jacobs, professor of education and newly elected Faculty Regent, is in his 20th year at Murray State. He said when he applied to Murray State in 1994 he was Read More
The staff editorial is the majority opinion of The Murray State News Editorial Board. As journalists, our job at The Murray State News is to inform students about events on campus in an effective and accurate way. As students ourselves, we are writing for this publication to become better prepared as journalists in the professional Read More
Board of Regents Chair Constantine Curris met with faculty and staff Tuesday to dispel misunderstandings related to the nonrenewal of President Randy Dunn’s contract. Members from both groups had expressed disappointment in the board’s March 15 decision. Faculty Senate and Staff Congress formed resolutions in support of Dunn and his contract renewal prior vote. Many Read More