麻豆视频官网入口 awards 18 Presidential Fellowships
By MSU Public Relations | May 5, 2026
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥 麻豆视频官网入口 has awarded a total of 18 incoming students with the prestigious Presidential Fellowship, which includes full tuition, housing, and meals for up to four years at the University.
鈥淚t is a privilege to welcome this exceptional group of students to 麻豆视频官网入口,鈥 said University President Dr. Ron K. Patterson. 鈥淭heir dedication to academic excellence is remarkable, and we are proud to provide a rigorous, high-impact curriculum that will inspire, challenge, and support each of our Presidential Fellows as they work toward their professional and personal aspirations.鈥
The recipients, who represent multiple states including Kentucky, Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Arkansas, will be part of the University鈥檚 Honors College, a community within Murray State that offers a unique honors curriculum, critical-thinking seminars, and specialized programs and activities.
鈥淥ur Presidential Fellows are all highly talented academically, but they are also chosen based on their demonstrated leadership potential and involvement in their communities,鈥 said Dr. Jessica Naber, executive director of the Honors College.
Students selected for the Presidential Fellowship complete a rigorous application process that includes multiple interviews. During their time at Murray State, recipients of the fellowship are responsible for conducting extensive research projects and serving as leaders in the campus community.
Presidential Fellowship recipients include the following individuals:
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鈥 Lily Arnett (Herrin, Illinois)- 鈥 Levi Avery (Mahomet, Illinois)
- 鈥 Vayla Carlisle (Murray, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Brandon Daughaday (Murray, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Margaret Hoffman (West Bend, Wisconsin)
- 鈥 Molly McCalla (Alhambra, Illinois)
- 鈥 Cadence Moore (Henderson, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Monique Mwasumbi (London, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Aubrey Naber (Murray, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Eli Pavy (Malden, Missouri)
- 鈥 Finley Puricelli (Salem, Illinois)
- 鈥 Arabella Robertson (Franklin, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Michael Rousseau (Caseyville, Illinois)
- 鈥 Gracie Shemwell (Red Bud, Illinois)
- 鈥 Grady Simpson (Barnhill, Illinois)
- 鈥 Cade Sorrells (Benton, Kentucky)
- 鈥 Wyatt Stokes (Jonesboro, Arkansas)
- 鈥 Jack Thompson (Paducah, Kentucky)
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Incoming first-year students for fall 2026 who have a 28 ACT composite score minimum (or 1310 SAT verbal and math combined score minimum), along with a 3.7 GPA on a 4.0 scale, are eligible to apply for the Presidential Fellowship. For more information on the University鈥檚 Honors College, please visit .