Graduation

Campuses Awarding More Than 61,000 Degrees

John Null and The Associated Press — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:00:11 +0000

The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education estimates more than 61,000 students are receiving diplomas from the state's public and independent colleges and universities this academic year.

That's down slightly from last year's historic total, but it is well above the number of degrees conferred a decade ago in the Bluegrass State.

Anticipating Murray State's Graduation Ceremony

Kate Lochte — Wed, 08 May 2013 22:27:00 +0000

On Sound Good, Kate Lochte speaks with Mary Ann Gardener, Executive Assistant to the Provost of Murray State University, who directs on-site organization of this Saturday's Murray State University Commencement Ceremony. Hear about when traffic will be at is peak. Also, hear an interview with Dr. Bob Jackson, Associate VP for Institutional Advancement, Office of Development, about planning for the Commencement's Guest Speaker, U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell.

Christian County High Schools See Big Bump in Graduation Rates

Shelly Baskin — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:01:06 +0000

Christian County’s two public high schools were among the many Kentucky high schools increasing their graduation rates for the 2010-2011 school year.

Job Prospects for 2012 Grads

Gary Pitts — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:06 +0000

More than 1,300 students will leave Murray State University this weekend with degrees in hand, most of them searching for a job. Their competition; nearly two and a half million students graduating nationwide.