College, named for Elizabeth Harkless Woods, wife of fourth Murray State President Ralph H. Woods
Hart College, named for George Hart, a Board of Regents member and former mayor of Murray
Hester College, named for Cleo Gillis Hester, who served Murray State University from 1927 to 1960, as registrar
Regents College, named in honor of the outstanding citizens who have served on Murray State University's Board of Regents; completed in 1970
Richmond College, named for the third president of the university, James H. Richmond
Springer-Franklin College, named for O.B. Springer, member of the Board of Regents from 1950 to 1958 and 1960 to 1970, and Hollis C. Franklin, who served on the board from 1947 to 1956
White College, named for R.H. "Bob" White, a Board of Regents member
=== Greek life ===
Murray State is home to twenty-six chapters of both social and professional Greek organizations. The oldest social fraternity on campus is Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and the oldest professional fraternity is Sigma Alpha Iota (both …
