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Dr. Todd Hill (’87, ’97) directed his final performance with the Murray State Jazz Band at Wednesday’s Senior Breakfast. He will retire this May. We also welcomed the newest graduates into the Racer Alumni family. #foreveraracer

Congratulations to alumnus and former Board of Regents Chair Dr. Don Tharpe, who has been appointed by the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence to its statewide membership! Read more: murraystate.edu/news/posts/dr-… #RacerProud

Our new state-of-the-art Veterinary Sciences Building, to be constructed on the West Farm, will enhance existing and future programs such as our Vet Tech, Pre-Vet, and future Doctor of Veterinary Medicine students. Thank you to Hafer for partnering with us on this project!

Murray State University has received program approval by @CPENews to offer a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, marking a significant step forward in our pursuit of a School of Veterinary Medicine! Read more: murraystate.edu/news/posts/dvm…. #WeAreRacers

Many thanks to the MSU Board of Regents, legislators, administrators, faculty, staff, students and state officials who made this much-needed project a reality. Thank you! #WeAreRacers

Karen and I are very grateful for the "topping out" ceremony to mark the next phase of Jackson Hall, @murraystateuniv new School of Nursing and Health Professions building, to address nursing and health professions shortages in our region, state and nation.

Twenty-two states do not have a veterinary school, including Kentucky. The passage of Senate Bill 77 provides us with a path forward to pursue a School of Veterinary Medicine. We are proud to continue with this important initiative alongside our many partners and supporters!

@KYHouseGOP @kyrudy Happy Birthday, Leader!

Join us in wishing Majority Floor Leader @kyrudy a very Happy Birthday!

Amanda Smith (`08) has been named the 2025 Kentucky History Teacher of the Year by the prestigious Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History! She’s also among 53 finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year Award!

The passage of Senate Bill 77 this spring provides Murray State with a path forward to pursue a School of Veterinary Medicine. We are proud to continue with this important initiative alongside our many partners and supporters in order to assist our region and the Commonwealth.

Returning students: don’t fall behind! Register for the Fall 2025 semester today! You can do it; we can help. Connect with your advisor. Register through myGate. #GoRacers

With immense gratitude to all of our donors, we are celebrating the successful close of the historic Be Bold: Forever Blue and Gold Centennial Campaign, which raised $107.8 million for the future of Murray State! Read more at murraystate.edu/news/posts/cen…. #ThankYou #WeAreRacers

The passage of Senate Bill 77 this spring provides Murray State with a path forward to pursue a School of Veterinary Medicine. We are proud to continue with this important initiative alongside our many partners and supporters in order to assist our region and the Commonwealth.

Invest in the future of innovation at Murray State. The Dr. Steve Cobb Distinguished Endowed Professorship in Engineering Physics drives excellence & opportunity for students in this field. Join us in building on this progress with your support. Give Now: bit.ly/44K0DFw

I received a wonderful and extremely thoughtful gift from the Chair of our Board of Regents, Dr. Robbie Fitch. Made by Dr. Fitch and his Hearthstone Guitar Company. Greatly appreciate his years of support to @murraystateuniv. Thank you, Chair Fitch! #WeAreRacers

We're Racer proud of our ranking as a Best Small College Town in USA Today's Reader's Choice Awards, and to be noted as one of the most underrated college towns! USA Today recognition: bit.ly/4feVGIF Underrated College Town recognition: bit.ly/4lTNJdO

Popeye Jones (`05) has been named an assistant coach for the Dallas Mavericks—the same team where he began his NBA playing career in 1993 alongside now-head coach Jason Kidd.

Advance the future of construction management at Murray State. The Associated General Contractors Danny Claiborne Professorship in Construction Management is creating new opportunities and shaping student success in this vital field. Give Now | bit.ly/3xKmezF

MKY 👉 Philly Congrats to @WilliamVierling on being selected by the @Phillies in the 11th round! #GoRacers🏇

Big congratulations to Kappa Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha & Sigma Sigma Sigma at Murray State for earning national honors this year—including awards for service, alumni participation, leadership & chapter excellence!