Faculty Feature: Marie Karlsson

Marie Karlsson, Ph.D., is an assistant professor in clinical psychology at Murray State University and a licensed psychologist in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  Hailing from Sweden, Karlsson first came to the United States as a nineteen-year-old set on working with horses professionally before entering the world of academia.  She completed her pre-doctoral internship at the …

Featured Student: Lucas Morgan

Name: Lucas Morgan   Year: Senior   Major/Minor: Music Education   Quirky Fact: I have a cat named after one of Beyoncé’s twins.   What is your favorite food or drink to get on campus? T-Room Grilled Cheese   What is your favorite Movie or Book? Movie- Cloverfield Book- Going Bovine by Libba Bray   …

The Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts hosts a Global Languages Showcase

More than 150 language students from eight elementary, middle and high schools across the region visited Murray State University on March 14 for the 47th annual Global Languages Showcase, hosted by the Department of Global Languages and Theatre Arts. The Global Languages Showcase is an opportunity to feature students’ developing language and culture skills on …

CHFA Featured Club: Students of Sociology

CHFA Featured Club: Students of Sociology President:  Brianna Lindsay Faculty Advisory:Dr. Diane Nititham Purpose or Mission:  The mission of our club is to get students involved in different events on campus as well as in their community (Brianna). Why should you join Students of Sociology? Brianna: I believe there are various reasons why students should join …

Featured Faculty: Ben Post

Ben Post is an assistant professor of Spanish at Murray State University.  He teaches topics from entry-level language courses to Spanish-language theater and colonial literature of Latin America, which are his research specialties.  After graduating with a B.A. in Spanish from Calvin College in 2009, Post went on to receive his M.A. and Ph.D. in …

College of Humanities and Fine Arts Showcases Research at Posters at the Capitol

Three students from the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Presented Research at Posters at the Capitol on Feb. 21, 2019 in Frankfort, KY. Chloe Chaplin and Caroline Mikez represented the Department of History and Taylor Davis represented the Department of Music.  All three noted how impactful this day was for them. “My experience at …

Murray State Model U.N. Brings Home Awards for Fourth Straight Year

The Murray State University Model United Nations team brought home two honorable mention awards at the Midwest Model United Nations competition held Feb. 21-23 in St. Louis. Elizabeth Erwin from Crestwood, Kentucky, and Leah Feldhaus from Almo, Kentucky, both won honorable mention awards for the General Assembly Fourth Committee. “I am really grateful to have had the opportunity to …

Featured Student: Logan Allen

Name: Logan Allen   Year: Senior   Major/Minor: Major in Political Science/ Minor in Legal Studies   Quirky Fact: I make my own Cards Against Humanity decks.   What is your favorite food or drink to get on campus? I don’t usually eat on campus, but I think the Chick-fil-A will be my go-to place …

Featured Student: Ben Ashby

Name: Benjamin Ashby   Year: Senior   Major/Minor: History, Japanese   Quirky Fact: I have visited 10 different countries but only 5 states in the U.S.   What is your favorite food or drink to get on campus? Southern Pecan coffee from Waterfield cafe   What is your favorite Movie or Book? Catch-22   What …

Featured Faculty: Danielle Mužina

Danielle Mužina is an assistant professor of painting at Murray State University and has been teaching at Murray State since 2017, along with heading the university’s painting program.  After graduating with a BFA in Studio Art from Ohio Wesleyan University, she went on to receive an MA in Studio Art from Eastern Illinois University, and …