For the first time, an online Master of Science in agriculture program is being offered through the Hutson School of Agriculture. Dwayne Driskill, assistant dean of the Hutson School of Agriculture and graduate coordinator, said he is excited for the new program. “When you think of agriculture you think hands-on and when you think online Read More
In the wake of the recent sexual assaults on campus, Murray State is working to protect its community against further incidents. To help increase awareness of on-campus violence, Bertus Ferreira, director of the criminal justice program, organized a lecture titled, “Be a Man.” Ferreira gave advice on the treatment of women and the statistics of Read More
Last Thursday panelists gathered in James H. Richmond Residential College to discuss civil liberties and how they are infringed upon today. In the meeting, titled “The State of Civil Liberties in 2014,” panelists explained what civil liberties are and transgressions against them. Civil liberties are freedom of speech, religion and press. The panelists presented their Read More
Oct. 23 7:59 a.m. A caller reported damage to a vehicle. Public Safety and Emergency Managementwas notified and a report for criminal mischief was taken. 11:42 p.m. The Carr Health Building buglary alarm was activated on the alarm center computer. Officers and the key holder were notified. Oct. 24 12:41 a.m. A general incident report Read More
(WITH VIDEO) – On the Carr Health Building lawn, students, faculty and staff gathered, urging the community to speak publicly about racism on campus and change what has become a pattern of intolerance. Beginning at 10 a.m., the “Eracism” teach-in was created to bring all members of Murray State together through a full day of Read More
“If you grow it, they will come,” said Chris Nelson from Marshall, Mo., standing in the remains of Murray State’s hemp crop, which was harvested Wednesday. Nelson is one of many who attended the Hutson School of Agriculture’s pre-session to the second National Bioenergy Day celebration. Nelson periodically traveled between Murray and Marshall since the Read More
The virus Ebola, now ravaging several West African countries, turned from jokes to rumors last week as concerns of a possibly infected student on Murray State’s campus grew. These rumors sparked response from President Bob Davies Monday morning. Students, faculty and staff received an email from Davies addressing these rumors and informing the University about Read More
Kimberly Mason, director and case manager at the Gentry House, could hear the phone ringing before she could get the door open to her office. While on the phone she explained to a client how to fill out an application for Gentry House, but informed her that she would be put on a waiting list Read More