Murray State University and the University of Houston (Texas) served as lead coordinators for the International Association of Journals and Conferences/International Journal of Modern Engineering (IAJC-IJME) conference held recently in Nashville, Tenn. Engineering, Technology and Science was the theme of the conference that drew 435 abstracts submitted by more than 150 educational institutions and companies from around the world.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Press Releases at 21:41

Soybean Promotion Day 2009, a joint production of Murray State University’s school of agriculture and the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board, will be held Tuesday, Jan. 13, 4-8 p.m., at the Regional Special Events Center in Murray. This fifth annual event features a sponsored meal and four hours of the latest news and information tips for farmers and agribusiness leaders throughout Murray State’s service region. The event and meal are free, however anyone planning to attend is asked to pre-register by calling (270) 809-3556 or sending an email to rhea.wright@murraystate.edu no later than Friday, Jan. 9.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Campus Events at 17:17

Hillary Spain of Memphis has been recognized by the Murray State University Agriculture Alumni Association as the Outstanding Young Agriculture Alumnus for 2008. A native of Hopkinsville, Ky., she has earned international respect for the impact she has placed on agricultural issues in the Commonwealth and around the world during her short career.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Press Releases at 17:14

The Murray State University Agriculture Alumni Association named Calloway County native Johnnie Stockdale as the Outstanding Agriculture Alumnus for 2008. Recognized as one of the most successful adult teachers of agriculture in the state, Stockdale is the 27th recipient of the association’s highest honor.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Press Releases at 22:35

Business Retention and Expansion International (BREI) has awarded certification in the development and use of effective business retention and expansion programs to Kim Griffo, coordinator for advancement services at Murray State University.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Press Releases at 16:13

Murray State University’s MFA program in creative writing and WKMS 91.3 FM are sponsoring a series of annual winter residency readings Jan. 3-7, 2009. Seven distinguished authors will be reading their works, with a reception and book signing to follow the readings daily.

Posted by Ava Watkins in Campus Events at 14:28