[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 130 (Thursday, November 16, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Page S11053]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY

 Mr. BUNNING. Mr. President, today I pay tribute to Murray 
State University in honor of their recognition by the annual U.S. News 
and World Report America's Best Colleges issue. By constantly striving 
for academic excellence and inspiring their students to succeed, the 
faculty of this institute of higher education continues to provide the 
tools needed to ensure a bright future for all graduates.
  Every year, thousands of schools are surveyed by U.S. News, and the 
rankings are based on expert opinion about academic program quality and 
statistics that measure the quality of a school's faculty, research, 
and students. The information gathered is consolidated and measured to 
determine individual college ranking in the final report.
  Murray State University has a long history of academic excellence and 
continues to excel in enriching the academic careers of the students 
who attend. The school was ranked sixth in the South as a ``Top 
Public'' university. In addition, Murray was ranked 15th in the South 
among public and private universities in the individual category of 
``Best Masters Universities.'' The 10,000 students who attend this 
school are ensured a successful academic career with diverse degree 
programs and exceptional faculty support.
  I now ask my fellow colleagues to join me in congratulating Murray 
State University on their exceptional academic accomplishments. 
Achievements such as this bring great pride to the entire Bluegrass 
State. It is a true example of Kentucky at its finest.

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