Clark College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website
Lee Clark College is conveniently located in the middle of campus and is a four-story building comprised of suite-style rooms, eight study lounges, with a community kitchen, pool room and TV lounge on the main floor. There are approximately 1,300 students assigned to Clark with 250 actually living within Clark College.

The residential college of Lee Clark was founded in 1996 and was named after the prominent farmer, businessman and statesman Mr. Lee Clark, who was a very active board member for 17 years during the formative years of Murray State University. Since the mid-1990s, students associated with Clark College have initiated some great traditions that continue to this day. The student designed Clark's flag that is based on the Clark family crest dating back some 400 years. The flag consists of a red cross on a gray background, which provides four quadrants. Three of these quadrants bear a symbol that supports the motto of Lee Clark College namely. "Building Community Through Communication." In the bottom right quadrant is a yellow lamp representing knowledge; in the top right quadrant is a cross that symbolizes faith; in the top left quadrant is the Murray State University mascot, the race-horse. The bottom left quadrant was left open as the early designers felt that later students would add their own symbol to the flag.

Lee Clark students have over the years built a remarkable community in which to live and learn. Having fewer students in-hall than most other colleges has enabled Clark to build one of the finest living accommodations on campus. Clark cannot boast that they win all the academic and athletic accolades, but by the same token they rank high in whatever they participate in. Though Clark is listed among the smallest in-hall residents populations, we are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Perhaps one of our finest achievements is that most of our residents are happy to live in our community; a community that fosters positive relationships and offers an exciting and eventful place to learn.

Elizabeth College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website

Hart College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website
Hart College was established 9 years ago as part of an initiative at Murray State University to create small residential communities which would bridge the college residence with the academic community. College residents, commuters, faculty and staff are members of the College. Faculty and staff present programs and participate in programs which offer both intellectual stimulation and the opportunity for students to get to know the faculty and staff on campus. Commuters participate in the intramural sports program, the College honor society, and many other activities. Our goal is to offer a variety of opportunities for all students to become involved and to enhance their personal development and satisfaction as a result of their involvement.

The College building houses approximately 450 residents and is co-ed by floor with 3 floors of men and 3 floors of women. A lobby, a computer lab, a fitness center, a game room, a conference room, and a small College library are located on the first floor.

Hester College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website
Located in far west Kentucky, Hester College is one of the eight residential colleges which are the heart of student life at Murray State University. The college takes its name from the long time registrar at MSU. The college's colors are royal blue, kelly green, and gold. The college mascot is the Hedgehog, a useful and resourceful animal found throughout Europe and North America.

Hester College is self-governing; an executive board and council meet on alternate Monday nights to set policy and plan activities for the college. Many activities are carried out through the functioning of the standing Programming, Public Relations, Service, and Social committees.

Major traditions of the college include Monster Bash, a college-wide costume party near Halloween; Hedgehog Day each February 2nd; the annual Spring Luau complete with grass skirts and leis, and signing of the Hester Rock by graduating seniors.

Regents College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website

Richmond College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website

Richmond College is named in honor of James H. Richmond, who served as the third president of the university, then known as Murray State Teachers College, from 1936 until 1945. Richmond Hall itself is the oldest residence hall still in use at Murray State University. It was built in 1961 to house 242 men. Richmond Hall became known as Richmond College when the university established the campus wide residential college system in 1996. Murray State was the first public university in the nation with a successful, comprehensive residential college program.

Springer/Franklin College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website
Springer College was constructed in 1964 at a cost of $939,794.51. The hall was built to house 316 men. The building was named after Mr. O.B. Springer, a graduate of Murray State and presently a business man in Henderson, KY. Springer was a member on the Board of Regents from 1950-58 and 1960-70.

Franklin College was constructed in 1962-63 at a cost of $1,015,450.65. The hall was built to house 330 men. The building was named after Mr. Hollis C. Franklin, a banker from Marion, KY. He served on the Board of Regents from 1947-56.

In the fall of 1997, the two residence halls merged to form Springer-Franklin Residential College. These buildings are the hub of the college. The college consists of the residents of the buildings, commuter members, faculty and staff. The college has approximately 1700 members. The activities naturally center around the two buildings. Each building has a Residence Director and a Residence Assistant for each wing. The terrapin is the mascot of Springer-Franklin and the college's colors are green, white and yellow.

White College  |  Virtual Tour  |  Website