The annual Lana Porter Open Access Initiative was established at Murray State University by the generous alumna and donor Lana Porter to acknowledge and support faculty, staff, or students who have made significant contributions to scholarship via open access formats.
Murray State University and University Libraries dedicated the new Makerspace area inside Waterfield Library as part of the University鈥檚 many events and celebrations associated with Homecoming 2021 on October 22.
National accolades continue to be received by Murray State University, as the institution has been recognized by both Forbes and the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education for quality and value.
Murray State University has once again been highlighted as a nationally-recognized best value for students seeking a college degree by Washington Monthly.
Murray State University has been recognized nationally as one of Kentucky鈥檚 best employers by Forbes as part of the publication鈥檚 鈥�2021 Best Employers鈥� list. Murray State is ranked 13th among the 50 state employers which were recognized on the list, and was the highest-ranked four-year public regional comprehensive university in Kentucky.
