Dr. Patterson Formally Introduced As Murray State's 15th President

Ron Patterson welcomed as MSU president amid calls for transparency, student support

Murray State's new leader, Dr. Ron Patterson, met with students and the community for the first time on Thursday at the welcoming ceremony. "The challenges are great, but the opportunities are even greater," Patterson said during his speech.

Ron Patterson welcomed as Murray State's 15th president

Murray State University's incoming president, Dr. Ron Patterson, met with students and the community for the first time on Thursday at the welcoming ceremony.

Dr. Patterson Formally Introduced As Murray State's 15th President

When current Murray State University President Dr. Bob Jackson announced his imminent retirement, and search for the institution’s next leader began, Dr. Ron Patterson immediately inquired about the position. A Corinth, Mississippi, native and former collegiate basketball coach, he was deeply familiar with Racer athletics and academics, and its legacy impact on west Kentucky, northwest Tennessee and beyond. Leading up to his interviews and subse…

Lone Grove's Madison Torres signs with Murray State College

LONE GROVE, Oklahoma (KTEN)- Lone Grove Lady Longhorns Madison Torres put pen to paper to continue her basketball career at Murray State College on Wednesday.

Murray State officials, staff, community welcome incoming president Ron Patterson at event

Patterson will be the school’s 15th president – and its first Black president.