Featured Scholar: Taivion Sanders

Taivion is a senior dual majoring in Political Science and Philosophy. He is currently studying abroad. What drew you to Murray State? My brother graduated from Murray State a couple years ago, and he had a great experience here. The majors that I was interested in, Political Science and Philosophy are great programs here. Since …

Spring 2024 CHFA Outstanding Scholar

This is a new award for the 2023-24 academic year that highlights an outstanding student across the College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Murray State University. Award criteria include: good academic standing, academic integrity and passion for their discipline, excellent senior capstone project, demonstration of leadership at the university, and initiative to present their …

Featured Scholar: Beth Bailey

Beth is a senior in Art & Design focusing on photography from Gadsden, TN. A fun fact about Beth is that she has a blood vein shaped like a fish. What drew you to Murray State?  Growing up, my family moved a lot. I would drive by the stadium often, not realizing it was a …

Featured Scholar: Erin Fairweather

Erin is a senior in Global Languages, focusing on Spanish Translation and Interpretation, from Liberty Township, Ohio. She's a Presidential Fellow at MSU and has studied abroad in Spain twice, during her time here. What drew you to Murray State? Murray offered me a Presidential Fellowship, which is really hard to turn down. Through the …

Featured Scholar: Quinn Litchtfield

Quinn is a Senior in History from Terre Haute, Indiana. He is part of a Murray State alumni family. What drew you to Murray State?  My Dad is a Murray State Alumni and we have a lot of family in the area. So much so that we have a family graveyard over on Land Between …

Featured Scholar: Cyon Sailor

Cyon is a Senior in Music Business from St. Louis, Missouri. She is the first major in Music Business who is also a Murray State Presidential Fellow. What drew you to Murray State? Originally, my dream school was Belmont University in Nashville because I wanted to pursue a music degree in a music city. I …

Featured Scholar: Dillon Barrett

Dillon is a senior majoring in Sociology with a minor in Military Science from Junction, TX. In addition to excelling academically, Dillon is a military veteran. What drew you to Murray State? Mainly, I wanted to pursue my commission in the Army through Murray State ROTC. I’m a veteran, having served in the Air Force …

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, …

Featured Scholar: Elise Eaton

Elise is a senior majoring in History/Social Studies Certification with a minor in Religious Studies from Murray, Kentucky. In addition to excelling academically, Elise enjoys pursuing color guard performance opportunities! What drew you to Murray State?  I came to Murray State because of the academic and extracurricular opportunities it allowed me to pursue. Additionally, the …

Featured Scholar: Hayden Eubanks

Student Name: Hayden Eubanks Pronouns: They/Them Year in school: Senior Major/Area: English Literature Minor: Information Studies Hometown: Benton, KY Fun fact about yourself: I’ve met the actors who play the hobbits in The Lord of the Rings franchise (Elijah Wood, Sean Astin, Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd) all at the same time. My cat’s name …