Murray State University News

From left to right are Russellville High School's Class of 2013 third-ranked student Chelsea Jenkins, Valedictorian Rebecca Orndorff, Valedictorian Kesi Neblett and Salutatorian Troy Adams.

When Bob Maxson left Cal State Long Beach as its president seven years ago, the most common comment heard in the city was, "I would hate to be following Maxson." Maxson was an enormously popular president, an ebullient guy who would walk around campus slapping hands with students and seemingly knowing all their names.

After a four-and-a-half month, nationwide search, the Illinois State University Board of Trustees selected Timothy Flanagan to be Illinois State University's next president, on May 10.

Officials at Murray State University and Youngstown State University say Dunn has been offered and plans to accept the top job at the school in northeastern Ohio.

The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees has offered the position of president to the president of Murray State University, Randy Dunn.

The next meeting of the Clarksville Civil War Roundtable will be on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at the Bone & Joint Center, 980 Professional Park Drive, right across the street from Gateway Hospital.

The Youngstown State University Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to offer the position of president to Dr.

The three candidates include William R. Decatur, executive vice president of the Rhode Island School of Design, Providence; Randy J. Dunn, president of Murray State University, Murray, Ky.; and James D. Moran III, vice chancellor for academic and student affairs, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

's Phi Alpha Theta history honor society unveiled the third volume of its popular scholarly journal, Theta-Delta, during a ceremony in Harned Hall.

At least five Henderson County High School juniors are ready to get an early taste of college life this summer.

If you want to make over your body from the inside out, dieticians and doctors agree you might want to start with your pantry.

The chairman of the Murray State University board of regents is asking the board to vote again on extending President Randy Dunn's contract, which expires next year.

NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION'S CEO TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE DEGREE FROM PURDUE May 8, 2013 Source: National FFA Organization news release The chief executive officer of the National FFA Organization is one of 10 Purdue University graduates who will be awarded an honorary doctorate degree during the university's May commencement ceremonies in West ... (more)

Pat and Molly McLemore Ross of Dexter, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Katie Ross to Steve Prohm, son of Ron and Kathy Prohm of Leland, N.C. Miss Katie Ross is the granddaughter of the late Robert and Nancy Lilly Williamson, Ralph McLemore of Benton, and the late Robert and Frances Ross.

A U.S. Army veteran accidentally shot and killed himself while allegedly showing a gun to a friend at his college fraternity's house early Sunday morning.

"I love it here," Townsend said. "This is probably one of the first jobs I've had where I actually enjoy coming into workThe first day I walked in here I didn't feel like a strangerThere wasn't any of that, 'He's the new guy, let's keep him quiet here in the corner' [from the other officers in the department]. No, it was like, 'Hey, if you're one ... (more)

Jessica is the granddaughter of Rev. R.J and Norma Sedberry of Silerton, TN, and Mrs.

"I love it here," Townsend said. "This is probably one of the first jobs I've had where I actually enjoy coming into workThe first day I walked in here I didn't feel like a strangerThere wasn't any of that, 'He's the new guy, let's keep him quiet here in the corner' [from the other officers in the department]. No, it was like, 'Hey, if you're one ... (more)

Donnie and Denise Rudolph of Benton, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Abby Renee Rudolph to John David Fourqurean, son of Leslie Glass Fourqurean and David Fourqurean of Hopkinsville.

Murray State University will hold its local graduates' reception from 6-7:30 p.m. May 8 at the Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center.