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For his outstanding service and dedication to our country, Murray State College proudly recognized Murray alum Rear Admiral Wesley V. Hull at the home basketball game on Nov. 13 and the next day during an interview with President Faltyn

The Murray State College Bass Fishing team took the top three honors at the 2024 JUCO National Championship at Lake Eufaula.

Sam Sutter and Shaden Farley won the tournament. Hunter Russell and Sam Ausbrooks placed second, and Cade Smith and Axel Pierce placed third.

Pakanli Brock won the women's championship.

"We have a lot to be proud of at Murray State. Congratulations, and thank you to Coach Owen and the team who strive for excellence on and off the water."

-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

The Murray State Cross Country team wrapped up its inaugural season with several solid performances in the NJCAA National Cross Country Championships. Coach Justin Wagner's squad took 34th in the team standings of the women's division, while the Aggie men wrapped up in 36th place.

President Dr. Tim Faltyn visited the men's and women's cross country teams in Richmond, Virginia, to cheer them on and show support for their hard work and accomplishments.

The Aggies made the national tournament for the second straight year. They battled against a couple of the nation's best but came up a goal short in each match.

The Murray State College Men's Soccer Team had a historic season this year as the Aggies compiled an 18-2-1 record.

Murray State College and SouthernTech signed an MOU to create a pathway from the SouthernTech biotechnology program to the Murray State Science Program Biotechnology Option.

Murray State College President Dr. Tim Faltyn, SouthernTech Superintendent Dr. Eric Ward and SouthernTech biotechnology program students.

SouthernTech Biotechnology student Presley Blankenship shared how this collaboration will allow her to attend college.

Seth Duckworth with Oklahoma Wrestling released an article highlighting the men's and women's wrestling programs that are being added to the roster of competitive teams at Murray State College in Fall 2025.

Murray State College celebrated all of the first-generation students as they reach their goal of a college education

Murray State President Dr. Faltyn shared some encouraging words as students think about their futures. Dr. Faltyn is also a first-generation college student.

Miss Oklahoma, Lauren Frost, a first-generation college student herself, visited Murray State as a guest speaker and shared an empowering message with our students about the power of perseverance and the importance of achieving their goals.

Murray State's Musical Theater Ensemble students presented their end-of-semester final project performances. These performances were free to the public and allowed our students to showcase their skills to the community.

Murray State FBLA Members dropped off 1,424 pounds of canned goods at the South Central Oklahoma Food and Resource Center in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

At the 2nd Annual Oklahoma Pecan Festival, the following high school FFA students were awarded one-time tuition waivers for their outstanding achievements.

1st Place, $1,500 Tuition Waiver: Paityn Seiger, Bethel FFA

2nd Place, $1,000 Tuition Waiver: Breckyn Scruggs, Dickson FFA

3rd Place, $750 Tuition Waiver: Marleigh Rodriguez, Alec FFA

Murray State College hosted BancFirst and their student board on the Ardmore campus for a lunch and learn session. Murray State College Registrar Cali Grimmett talked with the students about finances, college tuition and financial aid.

The Murray State College Men's and Women's Basketball teams have already accumulated six wins each this season. The Lady Aggies are 6-1, while the men's basketball team is 6-2.

November's Future Aggie of the Month is Tinley White, a student at Tishomingo Elementary.