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Balthrop Named Murray State Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Matt Markgraf, WKMS

Murray State University has selected their next Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, pending approval from the Board of Regents. 

Acting Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Renae Duncan said David Balthrop will serve in the role beginning July 1.

Balthrop has served as Chair of the Theatre Department since 2000.

Staci Stone served as Interim Dean and led the search committee. She will return to her role as Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts.

Matt Markgraf joined the WKMS team as a student in January 2007. He's served in a variety of roles over the years: as News Director March 2016-September 2019 and previously as the New Media & Promotions Coordinator beginning in 2011. Prior to that, he was a graduate and undergraduate assistant. He is currently the host of the international music show Imported on Sunday nights at 10 p.m.
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