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MURRAY – The Murray State University Board of Regents will welcome two members for its first regular quarterly meeting when the board convenes Friday.

Murray State University’s Board of Regents approved the operating budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year on Friday.

Appointed to the Board of Regents in 2017, Tharpe becomes the first African American Board of Regents chairperson in the University’s history

Dionte Berry Editor-in-Chief dberry11@murraystate.edu The Board of Regents unanimously voted for a 3% salary increase for faculty and staff along with the new budget for the 2022-2023 academic year and housing revamp pre-development plans. Budget and salary increase  The 3% salary increase coincides with the concerns of the Murray State…

Murray State University’s board of regents passed a budget, elected new officers and approved a predevelopment agreement aimed at improving campus dining and housing options during a busy meeting Friday.

Plans for a public-private partnership between Murray State University, a nonprofit and a developer to improve campus dining and housing facilities moved forward Thursday.

MURRAY — Finding ways to preserve the oldest buildings on the Murray State University campus has become a top priority for its administrative officials the past few years. Where some were not able to be saved in the past, such as the former Ordway Hall and Woods Hall dormitory structures, others have received more attention. Now, one of the most recognized “older” buildings on the campus is in line for what is being seen as a badly-needed improvement to its HVAC and electrical sy...