Featured Faculty: Matthew Gianforte

Dr. Matthew Gianforte is an associate professor of piano at Murray State University. He teaches applied and class piano, as well as piano pedagogy and literature, and he serves as Coordinator of the Keyboard Division.  He earned his Bachelor of Music degree from the Catholic University of America (1999) and both his Masters in Music …

Featured Student: Laura Matlick

Year: Senior Major/Minor: Theatre/Art History Quirky Fact: I went to the national spelling bee in 7th grade Favorite Food/Drink to Get on Campus: Coffee!!! Favorite Movie/Book/Podcast: The Princess Bride/The 13 Clocks by James Thurber/Welcome to Night Vale Favorite Campus Event: The Shakespeare Festival   Q&A Why did you choose Murray State University? As a nontraditional …

Featured Faculty: Marc Polizzi

Dr. Marc Polizzi is an assistant professor of political science at Murray State University.  He earned both his B.A. (2011) and M.A. (2016) in Political Science from the University of Missouri. Polizzi joined the faculty of the Department of Political Science and Sociology at Murray State University in 2016, and he teaches courses such as …

Featured Student: Jade Simpson

  Year: Senior Major/Minor: Graphic Design Quirky Fact: I’ve got a drink named after me in Scotland Favorite Food or Drink to Get on Campus: Mango Orange Kiwi Smoothie at Einstein Bagels Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast: Pride and Prejudice and Coco Favorite Campus Event: The OMAs Art Auction    Q&A Why did you choose Murray State University? …

Featured Student: Lara Justice

Year: Senior Major/Minor: Japanese and Liberal Arts Double Major Quirky Fact: I was in a dance flash mob in Seoul, South Korea Favorite Food or Drink on Campus: Butterbeer Frappuccino Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast: Howl’s Moving Castle Favorite Campus Event: All Campus Sing   Q&A Why did you choose Murray State University? Originally, I was looking for …

Featured Student: Tyler Belcher

Year: Senior Major: Political Science -- Pre-Professional Legal Studies Quirky Fact: If I could live forever and have an unlimited supply of funds, I would probably go to school forever.  Favorite Food or Drink on Campus: Turkey and Dressing from the T-Room, but by mid-October, it will be the Chick-Fil-A Sandwich Favorite Book/Movie/Podcast: The Dark …