Music Students Receive Numerous Recognitions

Students from Murray State University’s Department of Music have received a number of recent recognitions for their talents. KY NATS: Chapter AuditionsSeveral students took part in the annual auditions for the Kentucky chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) on October 23-24, 2020. The event was held virtually by Western Kentucky University. …

Featured Student: Virginia Grosz

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Junior HOMETOWN: Fallbrook, CA MAJOR: Double Major: Spanish and Business Administration INTERESTING FACT: I love to cook! FAVORITE PODCAST: Office Ladies FAVORITE FOOD ON CAMPUS: Einstein Bros Bagels FAVORITE CAMPUS EVENT: All Campus Sing Q&A Why did you choose to attend Murray State? I graduated from Calloway County High School …

Theatre Arts Program Produces Children’s Play, “Vasilisa: Brave and Wise”

The Theatre Arts program at Murray State University recently completed production and recording of an original children’s play, Vasilisa: Brave and Wise to distribute to regional elementary schools. Traditionally, the Theatre Arts program invites elementary students from the area to its annual children’s show on campus. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, that annual event was impossible …

Featured Faculty: Matthew Crider

Matthew Crider, Assistant Professor of Acting and Movement BFA: Acting, University of FloridaMFA: Acting, Brandeis UniversityCertified Teacher of Stage Combat Tell us about your area of research. How did you get interested in it? I specialize in movement training for the actor. This is the process of creating, developing, and performing the physical lives of …

Featured Student: Ashleigh Deno

BIO YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Senior HOMETOWN: Owensboro, KY MAJOR: History Education INTERESTING FACT: I’ve had afternoon tea with a Scottish Countess. FAVORITE BOOK: Currently rereading the Percy Jackson series and, honestly, they still hold up. FAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK ON CAMPUS: The milkshakes at Steak ‘N Shake are *chef’s kiss* FAVORITE CAMPUS EVENT: Archives …

New Faculty: Gage Jordan

Dr. Gage Jordan, Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Mississippi State University (2020)APA-Accredited Doctoral Internship, Southwest Consortium, Albuquerque, NM (2020)M.S., Clinical Psychology, Mississippi State University (2017)B.S., Psychology, Mississippi State University (2014) Tell us about yourself! I am a native of Columbus, Mississippi, although I spent a good portion of my childhood growing up …