Congratulations to 2023-24 Graduate Degree Students in CHFA

Join us in congratulating the December 2023, May 2024, and August 2024 graduates of the Masters and Doctoral Programs in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University. A robing ceremony will take place this Friday to celebrate all their hard work. Program DirectorsDr. Kevin Binfield, MA in English & DA in … Continue reading Congratulations to 2023-24 Graduate Degree Students in CHFA

The MSU Trumpet Ensemble was accepted to perform at the 2024 National Trumpet Competition 

The Trumpet Ensemble was accepted to perform at the National Trumpet Competition under the leadership of Dr. Eric Swisher (Professor of Trumpet in the Department of Music). MSU Students Ryn Jenkins and Chloe Perry were also accepted to perform in the Undergraduate Solo Division at the 2024 event at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. The event is … Continue reading The MSU Trumpet Ensemble was accepted to perform at the 2024 National Trumpet Competition 

Murray State Department of Music Hosts Regional Voice Competition

The Department of Music at Murray State University served as host site for the National Association of Teachers of Singing Mid-South Region Student Auditions. Nearly 200 students, along with over 50 voice teachers and pianists, attended the event from March 10-11 on Murray State’s campus.  Student performers gather in the Performing Arts Hall during the … Continue reading Murray State Department of Music Hosts Regional Voice Competition

Psychology Faculty and Students Organize “Brain Bash” at Murray Elementary School

Dr. Megan St. Peters, Assistant Professor of Psychology at Murray State University, and students from the Murray State Department of Psychology hosted a “Brain Bash,” an education fair for third graders at Murray Elementary School on Friday, March 10. The event was supported by a Brain Awareness Week Outreach Grant from the International Brain Research … Continue reading Psychology Faculty and Students Organize “Brain Bash” at Murray Elementary School

CHFA Featured Student: Quinn Litchfield

Student Name: Quinn Litchfield Year in school (junior, senior, etc.): Junior Major/Area: History Minor (if you have one): Political Science Hometown: Terre Haute, Indiana Fun fact about yourself: I once bought every bottle of Captain Crunch Blue Maple Syrup at Walmart.  What drew you to Murray State? My Dad came to school at Murray State … Continue reading CHFA Featured Student: Quinn Litchfield

Murray State’s Religious Studies Minor

You might not think that nursing or marketing would have much of a connection with religious studies, but Dr. Matthew Robertson, coordinator of the Religious Studies minor and faculty member in the Department of History, begs to differ. “A nursing major might want to better adapt to the beliefs of their patients," says Robertson, "or … Continue reading Murray State’s Religious Studies Minor