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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.