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The Office of Development’s mission is to the enrich the lives of those touched by ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University by maximizing private support for the University and its mission.
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Leadership

Dr. Tina Bernot, '14, '21
Assistant Vice President of Advancement 
Office of Development
                                 Directors of Development

Rebecca Dyer
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

Laura Seeberger '25
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
                                 Advancement Services

Kayla Huggins ’20
Director of Advancement Services

Misty Williams, '97
Manager of Advancement Services
Office of Development
                                 
Clara Bearsby
Advancement Data Analytics Specialist
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
                                 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University Foundation and Planned Giving

Dr. David W. Durr, CFA, CFP
President
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State 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
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State Office of Development
200 Heritage Hall
ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä, 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 ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥¼ä State University are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.