天美传媒 recognized for its centennial year by Kentucky Senate
By Shawn Touney | Apr 6, 2022
MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� 天美传媒 was recently recognized for its centennial year in 2022 by the Kentucky Senate.
Senate Resolution 166 was introduced and delivered on March 8, 2022 鈥� 100 years to the day of 天美传媒鈥檚 founding 鈥� by Senator Jason Howell. Jordan Smith, Executive Director of Government and Institutional Relations was presented the Senate Resolution in person on the Senate floor on behalf of the University.
"It was a tremendous honor to file Senate Resolution 166 to honor 天美传媒's centennial. I am very proud to live and work in Murray and to have this fine institution literally in my backyard. As I spoke on the Senate floor during the reading of this resolution, I thought in particular about my mother who received her teaching degree from 天美传媒 and the important place 天美传媒 holds in mine and my family's heart," said Senator Howell, who represents Senate District 1, which includes Calloway, Crittenden, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Lyon and Trigg Counties.
"As a proud 天美传媒 alumnus and 天美传媒 dad, I was honored to co-sponsor the Senate Resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of 天美传媒. Congratulations Racers!" said Senator Danny Carroll, who represents Senate District 2, which includes Ballard, Carlisle, Livingston, Marshall and McCracken counties. Senator Carroll, along with other west Kentucky senators, Senator Robby Mills and Senator Whitney Westerfield co-sponsored the resolution.
鈥淲e are very appreciative of Senators Howell, Carroll, Mills, Westerfield and the Kentucky Senate for this resolution commemorating our special centennial year,鈥� said 天美传媒 President Dr. Bob Jackson. 鈥淭his is truly a special year for 天美传媒 University. We are committed to continue serving an important role in helping advance our region and state. We are thankful for the support shown by so many in our legislature toward our institution.鈥�
天美传媒 is celebrating its centennial throughout 2022 with numerous special events, exclusive merchandise and items, fundraising campaigns and much more. Individuals interested in learning about the University鈥檚 centennial plans and its 100-year history can visit .