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394                  	Our academic colleges and schools offer 148 programs to prepare you for success.</span>
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402                  <p>From physics to music and accounting to nursing, Murray State offers 148 ways to help
403                     you become what - and who - you want to be. Our academic programs are organized by
404                     seven focused colleges, schools and centers for learning dedicated to helping you
405                     achieve your dreams.</p>
406                  
407                  <p>Whether you are a <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/ftf/index.aspx">First Time Freshman</a>, <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/transfer/index.aspx">Transfer</a>, <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/graduate/index.aspx">Graduate</a>, <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/international/index.aspx">International</a> student or wanting to earn your <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/online/index.aspx">degree online</a> - we've got you covered. Regardless of where your journey has taken you or where
408                     it's going in the future, you'll enjoy individual attention, small classes and unique
409                     hands-on opportunities during your college experience. The Murray State faculty are
410                     educational innovators who will support you every step of the way, so get started
411                     on your journey today.</p>
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440                  <p>Murray State offers something for everyone with various ways to learn, grow and get
441                     involved on our Murray, Kentucky <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/campus/index.aspx">main campus</a>, our <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/care/RegionalCampus/index.aspx">regional campuses</a>, or <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/online/index.aspx">online</a>. We encourage big dreams and support every student in pursuit of their passions.
442                     You're the hero of your own unique college story, and Murray State is proud to help
443                     you tell it. Together, with the foundation of <a href="https://www.murraystate.edu/about/index.aspx">Racer traditions</a> and a community spirit like no other behind you, Murray State will prepare you for
444                     your next chapter.</p>
445                  
446                  <p>We are storytellers.<br>We are family.<br>We are Racers.</p>
447                  
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463                  <div class="col4"><img class="infoIcon" src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_resources/images/star-award.png" alt="Star Icon"><h3>#3 Best Small College Town</h3><span>- USA Today</span></div>
464                  <div class="col4"><img class="infoIcon" src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_resources/images/money.png" alt="Money Icon"><h3>2026 Best Colleges</h3><span>- Washington monthly</span></div>
465                  <div class="col4"><img class="infoIcon" src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_resources/images/heart-pin.png" alt="Heart Icon"><h3>35+ years as a Top Tier University</h3><span>- U.S. News &amp;
465 World Report</span></div>
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475                  <h2>Explore Jackson Hall and Other Capital Projects</h2>
476                  
477                  <p>We are forward moving. We are future thinking. We are Racers.</p>
478                  
479                  <p>
480                     	Murray State University continues to race ahead with innovative state-of-the-art
481                     facilities designed for teaching and learning, student support and success, community
482                     engagement and dynamic collaboration. Take a look at some of our current capital projects
483                     to learn more about what’s to come, and the impact these projects will have on our
484                     Racer family as well as future Racers. 
485                     </p>
486                  
487                  <p><a class="arrowLink" href="https://www.murraystate.edu/capital-projects/index.aspx" style="font-weight:700;color:#002144;">Explore Jackson Hall and Other Capital Projects</a></p>
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500                        <div class="col4"><img src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_images/testimonials/kelis-adams.jpg" alt="Kelis Adams"></div>
501                        <div class="col8">
502                           <p class="quote">"I love being a Racer because of the sense of community Murray State cultivates...
503                              Everywhere you go, there is always a friendly face"</p>
504                           <div class="credit"><strong class="name">Kelis Adams</strong><span class="info">Metropolis, Illinois</span></div>
505                        </div>
506                     </div>
507                     <div class="slide">
508                        <div class="col4"><img src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_images/testimonials/the-powells.jpg" alt="Todd and Shelley Powell with their son"></div>
509                        <div class="col8">
510                           <p class="quote">"It makes us feel comfortable as parents knowing that when we’re not here, our son
511                              is going to be very well taken care of. We have no doubt in our minds that he will
512                              be supported and thrive at Murray State!"</p>
513                           <div class="credit"><strong class="name">Todd and Shelley Powell</strong><span class="info">Parents of a Murray State student</span></div>
514                        </div>
515                     </div>
516                     <div class="slide">
517                        <div class="col4"><img src="https://www.murraystate.edu/_images/testimonials/erinn-carrico-testimonial.jpg" alt="Erin  Carrico"></div>
518                        <div class="col8">
519                           <p class="quote">"My masters degree from MSU allowed me to grow and be a better leader in my career.
520                              I was prepared to communicate and resolve conflict in my interpersonal relationships
521                              on the daily."</p>
522                           <div class="credit"><strong class="name">Erin Carrico, '09</strong><span class="info">Executive Director, Murray Convention &amp; Visitor’s Bureau</span></div>
523                        </div>
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563	--><div class="content col9">		<img src="https://www.murraystate.edu/news/images/rsz_homecoming_2026.jpg" alt="Donna Herndon holding a Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor award" />		<div class="article">			<h3>Donna Herndon to serve as Murray State University Homecoming 2026 Parade Grand Marshal</h3>			<p>The Murray State University Alumni Association (MSUAA) is proud to announce 1964 alumna and former Murray State Alumni Affairs Director Donna Herndon as Grand Marshal of the 2026 Homecoming Parade.</p>			<a class="arrowLink" href="/news/posts/homecoming_2026.aspx">Read Article</a>		</div>		<div class="allLink">			<a class="arrowLink" href="/news/">All News Stories</a>
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