Ron K. Patterson

Murray State University President Ron Patterson took office on July 1.

Education

Patterson begins tenure as Murray State president, takes reins of Racer Nation

Derek Operle

Ron Patterson just completed his first week at the reins of Racer Nation. Much of it, he said during an interview on Thursday, has been “a whirlwind” of activity centered on connecting with the campus community and getting acclimated to his new home.

Ron Patterson will be the 15th president of Murray State University. He'll take the reins as head of Racer Nation in July.

Education

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

Derek Operle

Members of the Murray State community packed into a room at the CFSB Center alongside school faculty, staff and officials to welcome the western Kentucky university’s president-elect Ron K. Patterson to campus Thursday.

Ron K. Patterson speaks at a town hall event Thursday.

Education

Murray State University extends offer to Ron K. Patterson to become 15th president

Autumn Crawford

A new president will lead Murray State University into its next academic year.