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Murray State College held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Westheimer Southern Oklahoma Nursing Education Center (SONEC) on its Ardmore campus. This momentous event celebrated the valuable partnerships that have made this project possible and the dedication of the students, faculty, and staff who have contributed to this achievement.

"This was an incredible day for our college. The SONEC groundbreaking signifies many things. The expansion of programming for the students we do this work for, as well as a state-of-the-art facility for the faculty and staff who work hard to provide the best possible education for our students. It also stands as a promise kept to community members who have worked with us to expand access to education and strengthen rural healthcare across southern Oklahoma. We couldn't do this without our stakeholders, and I'm proud to say that we did it, proving that we're better together. Thank you to the Murray State Board of Regents for the vision and resources, and to the partners and donors for standing with us."



-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

The Murray State College Shotgun Team was honored at the Oklahoma State Capitol in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning the ACUI Collegiate Clay Target Division IV National Championship.

Juan Flores and Jacob Robison defeated the defending national champion in the semifinals. They swept the No. 2 seed in the regional championship to qualify for the national tournament in Fortnite.

Murray State College women's basketball player, Ongolea Afu, was named a NJCAA Second Team All-American. Afu helped lead the Aggies to a Region 2 Regular Season and Tournament Championship this year.  

The Murray State College Board of Regents held its April meeting this week. At dinner, the Murray State College Shotgun Team, Women's Basketball Team, Academic Team and Cross Country Team were recognized for their achievements and appearances at the national level.

Murray State College was recognized as SouthernTech's Oklahoma Association for Career and Technical Education 2025 Partner in Progress for the many agreements signed and ways we've connected students to a path of professional success.

Murray State students, faculty and staff visited the Oklahoma State Capitol to celebrate Oklahoma's Promise and Higher Education Day. This event highlights the vital role higher education plays in strengthening Oklahoma’s workforce and economy while also providing students with valuable opportunities to connect with their state representatives and fellow attendees.

Murray State College Student Life hosted a celebration in honor of the National Champion Shotgun Team. This event included live music, free food, a cornhole tournament, and giveaways.

During the event, Murray State College Shotgun Coach Scott Robertson gifted Murray State College President Dr. Faltyn a team-signed shotgun.

Murray State College hosted its annual FFA Speech Contest, which featured 317 speeches across categories including Agri-Business, FFA Resources and Natural Resources.

The third-ranked Murray State College Men's Golf Team won the OCAC Championship last week, shattering multiple program records.

The Aggies posted a program-best team score to secure a dominant win. Sophomore Joss Lopez fired a 6-under-par 64 – the lowest individual round in program history. Dylan Ros won the individual championship title.

The Murray State College Women's Golf Team made history by capturing its first-ever NJCAA Division II District Championship.

Gabby Hack secured the individual championship by 11 strokes and the team outpaced their competition by 94 strokes.

The Murray State College Women's Golf Team showcased their talent and tenacity, earning a second-place finish at the Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference (OCAC) Tournament.

Brennan Morgan was named the NJCAA Region 2 Players of the week, while Tayte Dome and Bradi Harman were names Region 2 Pitchers of the week for their performances that helped propel the Aggies to key victories on the week.