Every year the College of Humanities and Fine Arts at Murray State University recognizes the amazing work our faculty and staff do in all areas of their roles. This year we are proud to announce the latest awardees across five categories: Faculty Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research & Creative Activity, Service, and Mentoring; and … Continue reading 2023-24 CHFA Faculty & Staff Awards
Dr. Alicia Carthell Published An Article on Bias in Language
Dr. Alicia Carthell Assistant Professor of English recently published an article, "An Analysis of Bias in Language Content in Books Used in Technical and Professional Writing Courses: A Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Matter," in the March 2024 issue of IEEE Transactions of Professional Communication. Dr. Carthell research focuses on technical and scientific communication, … Continue reading Dr. Alicia Carthell Published An Article on Bias in Language
Dr. Olga Koulisis Presented at the Business History Conference
Dr. Olga Koulisis, Assistant Professor of History, presented a paper titled “Vanguard of the Bourgeoise: Morgan Bankers, Communities of Interest, and Managing Democratic Publics” at the Business History Conference’s annual meeting in Providence, Rhode Island from March 14th - 16th, 2024. The paper, part of a panel focused on Narrating Finance and Financial Crisis, examined the … Continue reading Dr. Olga Koulisis Presented at the Business History Conference
Dr. Ray Horton Recently Published a Book Review
The journal Early American Literature published Dr. Ray Horton's review of the book Faith in Exposure: Privacy and Secularism in the Nineteenth-Century United States (University of Pennsylvania Press, 2023), by Justine S. Murison. Dr. Horton is an Associate Professor of English and Co-Coordinator of Undergraduate Literature Program. You can find the book review linked here (paywall protected).
Prof Kari Shemwell granted a subsided residency by Cove Park
Kari Shemwell Visiting Instructor of Creative Writing in the department of English and Philosophy was granted a subsided residency by Cove Park, located in Helensburgh, United Kingdom, with support from Creative Scotland and the British Council Scotland. This residency offered Shemwell lodging, space, and time to work on a forthcoming novel. "Cove Park is an international … Continue reading Prof Kari Shemwell granted a subsided residency by Cove Park
Professor of English (TESOL) Dr. Juyoung Song wins the MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award for 2024
Dr. Song was “humbled and grateful” for the recognition of her 15 year history of scholarship at Murray State University, including the publication of 30 articles, two books, eighteen book chapters, reviews, presentations, with more items in-press. The committee noted not only high productivity, but high quality academic work cited nationally and internationally and through … Continue reading Professor of English (TESOL) Dr. Juyoung Song wins the MSU Alumni Association Distinguished Researcher Award for 2024
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
Winter CHFA Faculty Research and Creative Activity
Faculty across our seven departments are active scholars and leaders in their fields. Here's what some of them have created, presented on, and published over the winter of 2023-2024. Adjunct Professors Adjunct Professor in English Constance Alexander had her spoken opera "The Way Home," performed as a fundraiser for the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice … Continue reading Winter CHFA Faculty Research and Creative Activity
CHFA Outstanding Scholar: Madison Johns, Fall 2023
Student Name: Madison Johns Pronouns: she/her Year in school (junior, senior, etc.): Senior Major/Area: BFA in Graphic Design Hometown: Portland, TN Fun fact about yourself: I have a Miniature Schnauzer named Gibby who is the light of my life What drew you to Murray State? On Fall Break of my senior year in high school, … Continue reading CHFA Outstanding Scholar: Madison Johns, Fall 2023
CHFA Retirees in 2023: Tim Wallin, Department of English and Philosophy
Professor Tim Wallin, Senior Instructor in the Department of English and Philosophy, received his Bachelor of Science (Business) in Computer Systems Management and his Master of Arts in TESOL from Murray State University. Since joining the faculty of Murray State in 2006, Professor Wallin has served in multiple roles, including ESL instructor, lecturer in the … Continue reading CHFA Retirees in 2023: Tim Wallin, Department of English and Philosophy
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