Psychology Master’s Student Presents Research on Sexual Assault and PTSD at Conference

Shania Cole, a master’s student in clinical psychology at Murray State University, presented the findings of a co-authored study at the 34th annual meeting of the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS) in Washington, DC on Nov. 8th.   Cole said “attending conferences is a great way to grow as both a clinician and …

Murray State Students Win Big at Singing Competition

Five students from Murray State University’s Department of Music placed at a National Association of Teachers of Singing regional student audition held at Bellarmine University in Louisville, KY on Oct. 12 and 13, 2018. In total, ten students from Murray State University’s Department of Music attended the event, and Murray State brought home two 1st place …

Murray State Libraries and English and Philosophy Department Host Archives after Dark

The Department of English and Philosophy and the Murray State University Libraries teamed up for Archives after Dark, held September 21, 2018 in Pogue Library at Murray State University to encourage students to explore and use the university’s archives in their own creative work.   (above: students participating in Archives after Dark look through a …

Murray State Plays Impressive Role at Kentucky TESOL Conference

Faculty and students from Murray State University’s Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) had an impressive presence the Kentucky TESOL Conference (KYTESOL) on Oct. 26 and 27 in Louisville, KY. When asked about the conference, Dr. Latricia Trites, Director of Murray State’s TESOL program said, “The MSU TESOL program has worked hard to …

Featured Student: Jordan Kinnett

Name: Jordan Kinnett   Year: Senior   Major/Minor: Double Major in Creative Writing and History   Quirky Fact: I can actually make chicken calls in my throat. I use it for the occasional in-class ice breaker.   What is your favorite food or drink to get on campus? These days, I’ve been really addicted to …

Featured Student: Allan Perkins Art Education Scholarship Recipients

Names: Tiffany Day and Emily Netherton Year: Tiffany is a senior; Emily is a junior Major/Minor: Tiffany is an Art Education Major with an emphasis in Photography, and Emily is an Art Education Major as well Quirky Facts: Tiffany- Collects Elephants Emily- Loves cats What has been your favorite project? Tiffany- My Body Positive photography …

TESOL Student Association hosts potluck

The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Association’s inaugural potluck was a roaring success, according to organization president Naser Maliar. “Faculty and students from the TESOL program enjoyed a wonderful evening of food and fellowship,” Maliar said. TESOL graduate student Christopher Buck hosted the event as part of the TESOL Association’s organizational outreach. …

Featured Faculty: Juyoung Song

Juyoung Song is an associate professor of English at Murray State University, primarily teaching Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) classes. She serves that the Coordinator for Undergraduate TESOL Programs and is an expert in the fields of sociolinguistics and second language teacher education. Song hails from South Korea, and received her bachelor’s …

Featured Student: Ascher Taylor- Schroeder

Name: Ascher Taylor-Schroeder Year: Senior Major/Minor: Music Education Quirky Fact: I met one of the great classical guitar composers, Leo Brouwer, this summer. He is also a patron saint of the MSU guitar studio. What is your favorite food or drink to get on campus? Kentucky Bourbon coffee from Starbooks What is your favorite Movie …

Featured Faculty: Robert Fritz

Robert Fritz is an assistant professor of Spanish at Murray State University. He received his bachelor of arts from Hanover College before pursuing a master’s in European Studies from the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (The Catholic University of Leuven) in Leuven, Belgium. From there, Fritz moved back to the United States to receive an additional master’s …