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[Audio] Murray State President Davies on Tuition, Budget, Athletic Conferences, New Provost, More

Dr. Bob Davies, Murray State University

The Spring semester is coming to a close at Murray State University and work is underway on establishing the next academic year. The Board of Regents recently approved an increase in tuition and fees for 2017-18. A tighter budget for the next year is also in its final weeks of crafting. MSU announced a Provost and VP for Academic Affairs and is considering changing athletics conferences. On Sounds Good, Matt Markgraf speaks with President Dr. Bob Davies about these things and more.

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Extended Conversation: In addition longer segments on the tuition, budget, athletics conferences and provost search, they also discuss the recent Science Resource Center and Gateway Dedication, the Johnnie Green diversity scholarships, Dr. John Dressler receiving the Distinguished Professor Award and the All Campus Give fundraising campaign.

Murray State's commencement day is May 13. The next Board of Regents meeting is June 9.

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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