Psychology Faculty and Colleagues Publish Website as Part of Interdisciplinary Research Project

A group of Murray State faculty from nursing, exercise science, nutrition, psychology and occupational safety has been working on a four-part research project that investigates healthy lifestyles of centenarians in the world’s Blue Zones. The project’s aim is to educate people about concepts of centenarian lifestyles and compare and contrast with habits of Americans. They've …

CHFA Featured Student: Xavier Brown

BIO NAME: Xavier Lee BrownPREFERRED PRONOUNS: He/him/hisHOMETOWN: Hastings, MichiganYEAR AT MURRAY STATE: SeniorDEGREE:  Major - Psychology, Minor - BiologyQUIRKY FACT: I enjoy playing chess!A FAVORITE:  Bo Burnham’s comedy special Inside is one of my favorite things to watch. I just love the realness of it along with Bo’s ability to make you feel all sorts …

CHFA Featured Student: Jaden Estes

BIO NAME: Jaden EstesPREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/herHOMETOWN: Paducah, KYYEAR AT MURRAY STATE: seniorDEGREE:  Major in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) K-12. Minor in SpanishQUIRKY FACT: Learning languages is a hobby of mine, and I have taken classes in 4 languages while attending Murray State. FAVORITE ENTERTAINMENT:  I’m more of a music person, with K-pop …

CHFA Featured Student: Taylor Kerr

BIO NAME: Taylor Kerr PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/herHOMETOWN: Paducah, Kentucky YEAR AT MURRAY STATE: 6th DEGREE :  Major: Spanish, Minor: French, Certificate: Portuguese QUIRKY FACT: I’m obsessed with French bulldogs even though I have a Sheltie at home (her name is Cola). You can identify me by my dog hat that I wear consistently on campus and my French bulldog …

Theatre Professor and Alumnus Elected Officers in Society of American Fight Directors

Matthew Crider, Associate Professor of Theatre Arts at Murray State, and alumnus David “Sento” Ashby (’17), have been elected to the Governing Body of the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD). The SAFD is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting safety and fostering excellence in the art of stage combat. The Governing Body …

Psychology Professor Awarded Community Outreach Grant

Grant will fund a “Brain Fair” at Murray Elementary School Dr. Megan St. Peters Dr. Megan St. Peters, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Murray State University, has beenawarded a Brain Awareness Week Outreach Grant from the Dana Foundation, a private philanthropic organization dedicated to advancing understanding about the brain in health and disease through research …

Featured Student: Morgan Brian

BIO NAME: Morgan Brian PREFERRED PRONOUNS: she/herHOMETOWN: Paducah, KYYEAR AT MURRAY STATE: Third Year at Murray// SeniorDEGREE: History major// in the history accelerated Masters program QUIRKY FACT: I have a black cat named Apollo FAVORITES: favorite TV shows are Modern Family and Love Island (UK), favorite book is The White Queen by Philippa GregoryFAVORITE FOOD OR DRINK TO …