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Regents Business Partnership Excellence Award

The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education hosted the Regents Business Partnership Awards ceremony at the University of Central Oklahoma.

This award is designed to highlight successful partnerships between business and community partners.

Murray State's Assistant Vice President of External Affairs Jordyn Frazier serves as Chair of the State Regents Economic Development Council and provided the welcome.

This year, Murray State selected SouthernTech as their feature partner.

SouthernTech Superintendent Dr. Eric Ward and Ardmore Development Authority Vice President Andrea Anderson accepted the award.

Murray State President Dr. Tim Faltyn and SouthernTech Superintendent Dr. Eric Ward.

HLC Visit

Last week, the Higher Learning Commission peer evaluator team visited Murray State College. HLC is the accrediting body for higher education.

Their visit consisted of meeting with faculty, staff, students and community members. The students and community members had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts during special sessions designed for them.

HLC Presentations

Murray State President Dr. Faltyn recognized the faculty and staff who compiled various institutional information for the HLC reports for the peer evaluator team.

Thank You!

"Thank you to everyone who worked day in and day out gathering documents and preparing reports.

A special thank you to Becky Henthorn, Staci Bettes and Brian Cothran. Becky is the driver of all things HLC, and we could not have done any of this without her expertise and leadership.

Staci took on the challenge as the writer of the full assurance argument, and Brian for coordinating the committee leaders and helped gather helpful evidence.

-- Dr. Tim Faltyn

Murray State College President

Michelin Career Fair

Murray State College was one of the employers at the Michelin Career Fair in Ardmore. Murray State provided information on the specific programs and financial aid available for those looking to upskill or reskill for employment opportunities, including ones at Murray State.

More than 700 employees and job seekers attended the fair to learn about their options as Michelin winds down operations.

Carter County Junior Livestock Show

Murray State College awarded $4,000 tuition waivers to the senior showman in each species.

Hannah Butler

Lone Grove - Swine

Hunter Bazzrea

Dickson FFA - Goats

Hailey Helmke

Fox FFA - Sheep

Ben Eddy

Lone Grove FFA - Cattle

Johnston County Junior Livestock Show

Murray State College awarded $4,000 tuition waivers to the senior showman in each species.

Rhianna Ross

Tishomingo FFA - Cattle and Sheep

Tinlee Ray

Wapanucka FFA - Swine

Matthew Patton

Tishomingo FFA - Goats

Pennington Creek Clean-Up

Each year, Murray State students, faculty and staff join together to clean up along Pennington Creek in Tishomingo. More than 100 people helped with today's event. Afterwards, hot dogs were served for lunch. This effort is organized by Murray State College Student Life and President's Scholars Program, and the Tishomingo Development Team.

This event is part of the Great American Cleanup and Keep Oklahoma Beautiful campaign.

The Voice of Johnston County

Murray State's own Ginger Cothran and Quinton Jones helped judge The Voice of Johnston County. Ginger judged the junior division and Quinton judged the senior division.

MORE Foundation Trivia Night

Murray State College faculty and staff along with Senator Chris Kidd and Murray State Regent Leslie Larsen competed in the 2024 MORE Foundation Trivia Night.

The Foundation's focus is to facilitate higher educational pursuits for high school seniors living in Carter County.

Murray State's OTA Student Training

Murray State OTA students practiced their transfer techniques. They focused on moving patients in and out of the bed and wheelchair.

Blood Drive

The Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) held a blood drive at the Murray State Ardmore campus. There is still a critical shortage of blood supply.

Murray State Fishing Team Competes in Tennessee

Three teams finished in the national points range at the second event for the Bassmaster Lunker series in Tennessee.

Sam Sutter & Braden Lankford=21.7 pounds

Brezlin Hightower & Peyton Bryant=19.10 pounds

Carson Owen & CJ Lawrence = 18.1 pounds

Alan Knight & Shaden Farley = 13.7 pounds

Basketball Sophomores Recognized

Murray State recognized the sophomore basketball players during their last home game of the season.

Cristina Laudan, Aurelia Mouberi, Khalayah Willis

Tarrance Austin, Emery Eberhard, Stanley Harley, Jackson Lawley, Treyvaughn Williams

Aggies Victorious on Sophomore Day

The Murray State College Men's and Women's Basketball Teams earned lopsided victories in the last home game of the season.

The Aggies defeated Western Oklahoma State, 92-61, to earn the No. 3 seed in the Region 2 Tournament.

The Lady Aggies beat Western Oklahoma State, 104-74, to earn the No. 8 seed in the Region 2 Tournament.

Grey Tabbed Player of the Week

Congratulations to Courtney Grey on being named Region 2 Softball Player of the Week! Grey 8 runs scored to help lead the Lady Aggies to three wins over Allen County Community College, Southeastern Iowa Community College and Coffeyville Community College.

Aggies Defeat Trojans in Mid-Week Contest

The Murray State College Baseball Team battled Seminole State College at The Ranch.

The Aggies took the lead in the bottom of the eighth inning and shut the door on the Trojans in the ninth inning to secure the victory, 6-5.