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Murray State College Regent Dillon Sparks and President Dr. Tim Faltyn spoke on a "Creating an Exceptional Board/President Relationship" panel at the conference. The session explored the importance of creating and maintaining an exceptional Board/President relationship.

"Thank you Regents Benson, Sparks and McCall for their continued support and commitment to excellence. It's an honor to have served with Regent Sparks on the ACCT panel."

-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

Murray State College President Dr. Tim Faltyn provided the State of the College to Murray faculty and staff. Faculty professor and assistant professor rankings and employee service awards were presented for their dedication to Murray State.

Faculty Promotions

Jayne Campanini - Professor

Dan Moore - Professor

Emilie Dean - Assistant Professor

Gina Hatfield - Assistant Professor

Malaika Horton - Assistant Professor

Brandie Gray - Assistant Professor

Employee Service Awards - Fall 2024

5 Years

Michelle Alexander

Lindsay Brantley

Thomas Charlebiox

Emilie Dean

Tanya Komro

Whitney Mandrigues

10 Years

Not Pictured: Blaine Red

Justin Cellum

Tammy Manion

25 Years

40 Years

Brian Cothran

Carol Smither

A big thank you to Ameristate Bank for providing lunch to all of our employees.

Janson Bazzera taught Murray State employees how to control bleeding in life threatening situations.

Murray State employees spent an afternoon learning about the benefits available and attending various breakout sessions.

A total of 206 students attended the last two days of freshman orientation, the largest class in attendance yet. Faculty and staff provided information on the various resources available to them such as financial aid and the academic resource center.

Murray State President Dr. Faltyn welcomes the new Murray State Career Mobility Nursing program class.

Nursing students spent the week preparing for the upcoming semester with tailored activities, hands-on experience and valued insights from Murray State Nursing Faculty.

Gunsmithing student Mason Tucker was chosen to receive the 2024 Amateur Trap Shooting Association Gunsmithing $2500 Scholarship.

Pictured: Lynn Gipson, Executive Director, Mason Tucker and Billy Cook, President of the ATA.

Murray State College Assistant VP of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier attended the Oklahoma Rifle Association Annual Meeting. She discussed the history of the gunsmithing program, gave an update on the bachelor's degree and construction of the new gunsmithing facility, and invited guests to attend Murray State's summer NRA programs.

Pictured is Frazier with keynote speaker Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

Murray State staff attended the annual Ardmore Community Forum last week to receive updates on the departments and projects ongoing within the City of Ardmore. They were joined by Murray State Regent Adisha Chapman for a photo with city leadership.

Pictured (L-R): David Plesher, Murray State VP of Finance and Operations Justin Cellum, Murray State College VP of Ardmore Ginger Cothran, Sherly Ellis, Murray State College Outreach Liaison Kelly Garrett, Murray State College Regent Adisha Chapman, John Credle Jr. and Doug Pfau.

Murray State in Ardmore hosted 36 kids during the Strength in Numbers Non-Profit Foundation's Young Men and Women Life Skills event.

The Murray State College Men's Soccer Team scrimmaged Ranger College on Thursday.

The Aggie soccer teams will open their seasons at home on Aug. 23. The Lady Aggies will play Paris Junior College at noon, while the Aggies will battle Dallas College - Mountain View at 2 p.m.