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The Murray State News is a weekly newspaper publication produced by students at Murray State University. It is distributed across campus and the city of Murray each Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters. Our offices are located at 111 Wilson Hall on the south side of Murray State's campus. The Murray State News reserves the right to publish Facebook comments and messages in its print edition, as both the page and the newspaper are considered open public forums. Please be aware of this policy when you are posting comments online.

09/30/2026

Hart College will officially close its doors for on-campus residency at the end of the spring 2027 semester and not reopen in the fall.

Click the link here for more: https://murraystatenews.org/206821/news/hart-college-officially-closes-after-spring-2027-semester/

09/27/2026

During their Wednesday meeting, the Murray State SGA unveiled a potential new change to graduation regalia, library hours and parking regulations.

Harper Spaulding has more in the link here: https://murraystatenews.org/206782/news/sga-unveils-newly-proposed-regalia/

09/26/2026

Murray State’s student enrollment is nearing 10,000 as it sees the third largest freshman class in a decade. This is despite an “enrollment cliff’ projected to hit Universities nationwide.

Baden Grubbs has more in the link here: https://murraystatenews.org/206779/news/murray-state-enrollment-continues-to-climb/

09/25/2026

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09/24/2026

West KY NOW hosts donation drive to support the Merryman House.

Emi Campbell has more in the link here: https://murraystatenews.org/206753/features/west-ky-now-hosts-donation-drive-to-support-the-merryman-house/

Photo provided by Debbie Batteiger

09/24/2026

This weekend local businesses around Murray will be exhibiting art created by Murray State University students.

Ainsley Beatty has more in the link here: https://murraystatenews.org/206749/features/murray-state-art-student-exhibitions-open-at-local-businesses-around-murray/

Graphic provided by Ann Gosser

09/24/2026

Murray State's SGA filled senate vacancies and elected new freshman senators during last week’s meeting.

Harper Spaulding has more in the link here:

https://murraystatenews.org/206688/news/sga-elects-new-senators-honors-retiring-staff-member/

09/24/2026

To commemorate Constitution Day, Murray State's Department of Political Science and Sociology hosted a day of lectures and panel discussions on the importance of the constitution and its challenges in the modern day.

Harper Spaulding had more in the link here:

https://murraystatenews.org/206684/news/murray-state-speakers-honor-annual-constitution-day/

09/24/2026

During their special meeting Friday, the University's Board of Regents voted to approve two new limited liability companies with the goal of generating revenue for campus academics and athletics. Regents also discussed a collaborative medical program with the University of Louisville.

Gray Hawkins has more in the link here:

https://murraystatenews.org/206691/news/board-of-regents-votes-on-university-llcs-disscusses-expanded-medical-program/

09/24/2026

In his monthly meeting with The News, University President Patterson discussed Academic Affairs' upcoming AI policy, AI generated images on campus, a new administrative position, campus biodiversity and campus safety.

Read more here: https://murraystatenews.org/206627/news/patterson-discusses-ai-campus-gardens-more/

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