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Murray State President on Commencement, Missouri Valley Conference, Role of Higher Ed, More

Dr. Bob Davies, Murray State University

Murray State University's Spring commencement ceremony is Saturday and as the traditional academic year comes to a close there is much attention and focus on the next year.Performance fundinggoes into effect over the summer and state officials have recently outlined broad reforms that could potentially shape education at all levels. On Sounds Good, Matt Markgraf speaks with MSU President Dr. Bob Davies about these topics, also a new fast-track law program partnership and the recent Missouri Valley Conference decision.

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Radio Broadcast Edit Part 1: Commencement, 3+3 fast track law program partnership, Missouri Valley Conference
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Radio Broadcast Edit Part 2: A discussion on dual credit and the idea of "blurring the line" between high school and college and the role of higher education in a fast-moving technological business climate.

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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