Recruitment Staff
Meet our team
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Shawn Smee
Director
Recruitment102 Curris Center
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Hometown: Jackson, MO
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – ’98, Bachelors in Advertising; ’01, Masters in Organizational Communication and Leadership; ’17, Masters in Nonprofit Leadership Studies
My favorite thing about Murray State: The culture of the campus community and the people that work here.
My favorite place on campus: Wow, if I only could choose one, I would choose the Quad. I love just walking around that side of campus.
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Attend an athletic event or stop in at one of the many local eateries!
Advice for future Racers: Come visit campus so you can get a glimpse of all the great things taking place on campus. From the new facilities to outstanding academic programs to a vibrant student life—there is something here for you. I would love to take some time and introduce you to the "finest place we know."
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Kendrick Quisenberry
Senior Associate Director
Recruitment102 Curris Center
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Hometown: Louisville, KY
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – ’09, Bachelors in Electronic Media; ’11, Masters in College Student Personnel
My favorite thing about Murray State: The family atmosphere that’s found on campus. That and the ice cream in the dining hall!
My favorite place on campus: The Wellness Center. It’s a great place to meet other students while getting into shape.
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Play the amazing golf courses in the area.
Advice for future Racers: Be active and get involved. There are so many chances to try new things and meet new people. Take advantage of them!
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Beth Acreman
Associate Director
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Hometown: Yateley, England
Degree(s) Earned: Barton College, NC – ’00, Bachelors in Physical Education K-12 Teaching; Middle Tennessee State University, TN – ’02, Masters in Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Safety; °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – Currently completing an Ed.D. in P-20 and Community Leadership
My favorite thing about Murray State: Family atmosphere
My favorite place on campus: Murray State Arboretum at Pullen Farm
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Watching my son and his teammates play soccer at Bee Creek Soccer Fields
Advice for future Racers: Understand that everyone is here to help you…just reach out!
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Kevin Munsey
Coordinator Student Recruitment and Outreach
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Hometown: Owensboro, KY
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û- '99, Bachelor's in Marketing
My favorite thing about Murray State: It truly is a home away from home.
My favorite place on campus: My favorite place on campus: The CFSB Center for the great sports atmosphere and the Quad because our campus is so beautiful.
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Enjoy Miller Memorial Golf Course or some of the great local eateries.
Advice for future Racers: Get out there and get involved. You will get so much out of Murray State and make memories that last a lifetime.
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Omotola Omotinugbon
Admission Counselor
RecruitmentRegions served: Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi
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Hometown: Jeffersonville, IN
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – ’21, Bachelors in Business Administration
My favorite thing about Murray State: The basketball games.
My favorite place on campus: The Quad
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Shop at Walmart
Advice for future Racers: Get involved and meet new people.
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Adrian Benton
Communications Specialist
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Hometown: Savannah, TN
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – ’04, Bachelor in Criminal Justice; ’12, Masters in Organizational Communication and Leaderships; ’18, Masters in Human Development and Leadership
My favorite thing about Murray State: The feeling of home that is established here by the faculty, staff and the students.
My favorite place on campus: Pogue Library
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Watch movies at Cheri Theatre or hang out with my friends and get Dairy Queen when it’s open.
Advice for future Racers: Come into college with an open mind, ready for new adventures and ready to do things outside of your comfort zone.
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Angela Richerson
Campus Visit Coordinator
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Hometown: Murray, KY
Degree(s) Earned: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û – ’91, Bachelors in Business/Fashion Merchandising
My favorite thing about Murray State: The friendly students, faculty and staff. The campus is beautiful, also!
My favorite place on campus: The soccer field and the Curris Center
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Go to the lake to fish, boat and kayak and spend time with family and friends. I also love eating at our locally-owned restaurants!
Advice for future Racers: Get involved, and participate in everything "Racer Life" has to offer you.
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Leigh Knight
Administrative Specialist
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Hometown: Murray, KY
My favorite thing about Murray State: Welcoming atmosphere
My favorite place on campus: Pogue Library
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Boating in LBL
Advice for future Racers: Make the most of your time here!
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Sara Ann Bazzell
Lead Admission Counselor
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Hometown: Kirksey, KY
Degree(s) Earned and Year: ’22, Bachelor of Science in Organization Communication & Nonprofit Leadership Studies
My favorite thing about Murray State: I love MSU's Homecoming Parade! It's something I went to every year growing up and it was even more special to get to be in the parade as a student.
My favorite place on campus: Wilson Hall
My favorite thing to do off-campus: It's so much fun to drive to Belew's to get milkshakes & explore Land Between the Lakes!
Advice for future Racers: Don't be afraid to reach out to people & make new friends!
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Lindsey Conkle
Illinois Regional Coordinator
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Hometown: Steeleville, IL
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - '99 Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Science Middle/Secondary Education, '01 Master of Arts in Secondary Education
My favorite thing about Murray State: Its southern charm and the friendliness of the professors, students and community!
My favorite place on campus: The Quad! This is where my husband and I spent a part of our first date, and where he proposed 1 year later!
My favorite thing to do off-campus: You can usually find my family chasing a ball ... golf, volleyball, basketball!
Advice for future Racers: When you arrive on campus, get involved! Make the most of every moment ... make new friends, build relationships with your professors, get involved in whatever you are passionate about and embrace all that Murray State has to offer!
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McKenna Barken
Admission Counselor
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Hometown: Brownsville, TN
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - '22 Bachelor of Science in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
My favorite thing about Murray State: The supportive community.
My favorite place on campus: CFSB Center
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Trying out new foods at the local restaurants.
Advice for future Racers: Get involved! Enjoy everything that Murray State can offer you, but don't forget to stay focused on class too!
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Luke Wohlfarth
Admission Counselor
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Hometown: Williamsburg, KY
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - '23 Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
My favorite thing about Murray State: The tight-knit community that the town and university has. Along with the accessibility students have to faculty and staff.
My favorite place on campus: Carr Hall
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Going to Burrito Shack and the Cheri Theatre.
Advice for future Racers: Find a student organization that you best fit in with!
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Aaron Bickelman
Admission Counselor
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Hometown: Wilmore, KY
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - ’23 Bachelor of Science in Public and Community Health
My favorite thing about Murray State: The friendly community for students on and off campus.
My favorite place on campus: Clark Residential College
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Catch a movie at the Cheri Theatre or watch a game.
Advice for future Racers: Don’t go home every weekend, get involved and take advantage of what Murray State has to offer!
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Cameron Woods
Admission Counselor
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Hometown: St. Jacob, IL
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - ’24, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
My favorite thing about Murray State: The amazing and friendly community.
My favorite place on campus: The Thoroughbred Room
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Hike at Land Between the Lakes
Advice for future Racers: Push yourself out of your comfort zone because that's the only way for your comfort zone to grow!
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Meagan Brawner
Coordinator, Student Development
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Hometown: Murray, KY
Degree(s) Earned and Year: °ÄÃÅ¿ª½±½á¹û - ’11, Career and Technical Education - Business and Marketing
My favorite thing about Murray State: The family atmosphere and friendliness of the community.
My favorite place on campus: Roy Stewart Stadium, I grew up watching football games here as a child and now get to enjoy games each fall with my own kids.
My favorite thing to do off-campus: Spend time with my family at the lake and enjoy all of the delicious local and regional restaurants.
Advice for future Racers: Get involved early and don't be afraid to put yourself out there.