Featured Faculty: Dr. Danielle Nielsen

Dr. Danielle Nielsen, Associate Professor of English PhD in English with a concentration in Writing, History, and Theory, Case Western Reserve UniversityMA in English, Case Western Reserve UniversityBA in English, Nebraska Wesleyan University What projects are you currently working on? For the past couple of years, I have been working to build our new English …

Department of Art & Design Hosts BFA Student Exhibits

The Department of Art & Design and University Galleries at Murray State University are pleased to announce the capstone exhibitions of seniors who are graduating in the Art & Design program. A virtual celebratory closing reception is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00p.m. via Zoom and will be presented via Facebook Live to the …

Featured Student: Autumn Brown

Autumn Brown (they/them) YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Senior HOMETOWN: Slaughters, KY (Webster County) MAJOR: Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Drawing  INTERESTING FACT: I wrote two full novels and spent 8 years playing the clarinet and saxophone before realizing that visual art would be my focus in college. FAVORITE PODCAST: My Brother, My …

Department of Art & Design Hosts BA/BS Senior Exhibition

The Murray State University Department of Art & Design and the Clara M. Eagle Gallery present Unprecedented, the BA/BS joint exhibit featuring works by Hsuan Hsui Cheng, Chris Gill, Emma Mitchell, Dreyton Reed, Samantha Tudor, Tia Whitaker, Katie Indalecio and Jessica Free. The exhibit will be on view in the Clara M. Eagle Upper Gallery …

Featured Student: Andrew Bittenbender

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Junior HOMETOWN: Floyds Knobs, IN (Near Louisville, KY) MAJOR: Theatre/Musical Theatre QUIRKY/INTERESTING FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: I was struck by lightning FAVORITES:  Axiom’s End by Lindsay Ellis (book), The Dark Knight and Singing in the Rain (movie), Westworld (TV series), The Weekly Planet (podcast) FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO GET ON CAMPUS: …

History Journal Wins State Award

The Kentucky Historical Society (KHS) has recognized The Journal of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society for its contributions to the field of history. Dr. Jim Humphreys of the Department of History edits the journal, and Professor Emeritus of History, Dr. Bill Mulligan, is the president of the Jackson Purchase Historical Society. The official recognition will …

New Faculty: Tamara Feinstein

Dr. Tamara Feinstein, Assistant Professor of History BA, Political Science and Peace & Conflict Studies, Wayne State University (Detroit, MI), 1997MA, International Affairs, George Washington University (Washington, DC), 2000MA & PHD, History (Latin America), University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2013 Q&A Tell us about yourself! I grew up in Detroit, MI, and went to the same …

Featured Student: Cristian Velez

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Senior HOMETOWN: Owensboro, Kentucky MAJOR: Music Education QUIRKY FACT: I collect hats FAVORITE MOVIES: I really enjoy the Harry Potter movies and Pirates of the Caribbean movies, and Lord of the Rings / The Hobbit. FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO GET ON CAMPUS: Cinnamon Sugar bagel from Einstein’s FAVORITE CAMPUS …

New Faculty: Marquese Carter

Dr. Marquese Carter, Assistant Professor of Music Doctor of Music in Voice (minor in Music History), Indiana UniversityMaster of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy, Westminster Choir CollegeBachelor of Arts in Music (minor in African American Theater)Topic Theory taken at Princeton University Q&A Tell us about yourself! I am the oldest of seven children and …

New Faculty: Nikhil Deb

Dr. Nikhil Deb, Assistant Professor of Sociology Ph.D., University of Tennessee MA, Ohio University MSS, Shahjalal University (Bangladesh) BSS, Shahjalal University Q&A Tell us about yourself! I was born as a religious minority in a remote rural area without electricity in Bangladesh. I remained in this out-of-power outpost until I completed my first major public examination in the …