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The Office of Development’s mission is to the enrich the lives of those touched by °µÍø½ûÇøapp by maximizing private support for the University and its mission.
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Leadership
Dr. Tina Bernot, '14, '21
Executive Director of Advancement
Office of Development
Directors of Development
Kala Dunn, '10, '17
Director of Development
College of Humanities and Fine Arts and Honors College
Jenni Todd '03, '06
Director of Development
College of Education and Human Services and University Libraries
Kevin Munsey, '99
Director of Development
Jones College of Science Engineering and Technology and The School of Nursing and
Health Professions
Abby Hensley, '07, '08
Director of Development
Hutson School of Agriculture and Student Affairs
Kyle Johnson, '11
Director of Development
Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business and Corporate Giving
Taylor Mudd
Assistant Athletic Director for Development
Collegiate Athletics
Donor Engagement
Jennifer Robertson, '15, '18
Director of Donor Engagement and Communications
Coordinator of Town & Gown Community Partnership
Hannah Reynolds '23
Assistant Director of Annual Giving
Faith Mealy, '24
Graduate Assistant for Donor Engagement
Advancement Support
Worth Shemwell, '12, '15
Assistant Director of Reporting & Research
Office of Development
Aviva Yasgur, '21
Development Coordinator
Office of Development
Clara Bearsby
Administrative Specialist
Office of Development
Advancement Services
Misty Williams, '97
Manager of Advancement Services
Office of Development
Samantha Haneline, '90
Advancement Services Specialist
Office of Development
Jamie Haynes
CRM System Specialist
Office of Development
Rhonda Redden
Advancement Services Assistant
Office of Development
Kathy Thweatt, '79, '91
Office Assistant
Office of Development
°µÍø½ûÇøapp Foundation and Planned Giving
Dr. David W. Durr, CFA, CFP
President
°µÍø½ûÇøapp Foundation
100 Nash House
Heritage Hall
Dedicated in 2012, Heritage Hall houses the Office of Development and the Hall of Benefactors and Distinguished Alumni, which recognizes alumni, faculty, staff and others who have supported °µÍø½ûÇøapp with their generosity.
Hall of Benefactors & Distinguished Alumni
The Hall of Benefactors & Distinguished Alumni features several displays highlighting Dr. Rainey T. Wells and others who helped start the University nearly 100 years ago, along with the floor of the front entrance featuring names of people who have contributed financially over the years.
Contact Our Office
°µÍø½ûÇøapp Office of Development
200 Heritage Hall
Murray, KY 42071
msu.giving@murraystate.edu
270.809.3001 or 877.282.0033
Fax: 270.809.3436
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
Please note: Charitable gifts to °µÍø½ûÇøapp are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.