Murray State University Presidents: Past & Present

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    John W. Carr

    He was the first Murray State President and also the only President to be selected for a second term in January 1933 until January 1936.
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    Rainy T. Wells

    2nd President and founder of educational institutes in Kentucky.
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    James H. Richmond

    The 3rd President after formally being the Chair of the Boards of Regents.
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    Ralph H. Woods

    Was the 4th President and the holder of longest term by any university president.
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    Constantine W. Curris

    6th president and strong advocate for public higher education.
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    Harry M. Sparks

    The 5th president as wel as an active educator and coach. The Murray Chamber of Commerce declared him the “Man of the Year” in 1969.
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    Kala M. Stroup

    The first and ony woman to serve as president for the university. She was the 7th president.
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    Ronald J. Kurth

    The 8th president, during his presidency the Martha Layne Collins Center for Industry and Technology was completed.
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    S. Kern Alexander

    During his term the university oversaw many changes including The Thoroughbrewed Cafes. He served the 9th president.
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    F. King Alexander

    Son of his predecessor, he made many contributions to Murray State University. During his presidency as 10th president the Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center was constructed.
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    Randy J. Dunn

    During his tenure as 11th president he successfully completed the largest fundraising campaign in the institution's history.