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Murray State College hosted the Fred A. Chapman FFA Interscholastic Contest on Tuesday. More than 300 students from 28 schools attended. Students competed in categories such as agronomy and floriculture to meats evaluation and rangeland management.

Awards will be presented at the Oklahoma FFA State Convention scheduled May 6th and 7th in Oklahoma City.

"Murray State College has a long tradition of excellence in agriculture-related programs. We are proud to host the Fred A. Chapman FFA Interscholastic Contest, seeing high school students from around the state on our campus. Thank you to the dedicated faculty and staff that make the day a success."



-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

Over the weekend, the Murray State College Student Government Association attended the Southeastern Conference, where they had the opportunity to connect with fellow SGA students and advisors and engage in valuable networking.

Murray State College in Ardmore hosted a reception for the art exhibit "A Love Story: The Art of Merle Maxwell." The exhibit showcases his deep affection for his late wife, Nancy, and his current wife, Francis, as well as his love for nature and significant moments in his life.

Murray State College Online Nutrition Instructor and World Record Holder Ashlee Eskelsen, known for completing a half marathon while pushing a triple stroller, visited the Murray State College Cross Country Team. She joined the team for a run and shared valuable insights on nutrition, proper fueling and essential habits for success.

She also shared her world record story, nutrition strategies, training mindsets and goal-setting advice with Murray State students and employees.

The Murray State College Men's Golf Team delivered a commanding performance at the South Central District Preview, securing a victory by 27 strokes over two rounds at Lake Hefner Golf Course.

Jose Lopez took home an individual title, beating the field by six strokes.

The Murray State College Women's Golf Team recorded their best round in six years at the South Central District Preview, securing a second-place finish among a competitive field.

Murray State College Baseball Shortstop, Austin Haley, has been named the NJCAA Region 2 Player of the Week following a stellar performance that helped propel the Aggies to three wins in four games. This is the third time this season Haley has received this award.

The Murray State College Softball Team continues their dominant 2025 season, extending their winning streak to 13 games with a pair of run-rule shutout victories over Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa.

With the sweep, the Lady Aggies improve to an outstanding 33-1 overall record and remain undefeated in regional play at 10-0. 

Sophomore Brennan Morgan had a huge day at the plate, racking up five hits—including two doubles and a pair of home runs—and driving in 10 runs as Murray State powered its way to a Region 2 sweep over Carl Albert State College.

The offensive outburst propelled the Aggies to a 23-13 overall record and a 7-3 mark in league play.