RacerAlert

Current Alerts

april 3 - 10:30 a.m.

The main campus and all regional campuses will operate on a remote basis today, April 3. All classes today will be remote.

麻豆传媒 State University鈥檚 main campus will return to normal on-campus operations tomorrow, Friday, April 4, 2025. Information about operations on regional campuses will be posted on this page when they become available.

All University buildings will be closed to the public today, Thursday, April 3, with the exceptions noted below:

Curris Center will be open for normal hours today
Wellness Center will be open as normal and close at 9:00 p.m.
Dining operations:
- Winslow
  7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Fast Tracks
  11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Chick-Fil-A
  10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The campus will operate under section IV of the protocols outlined in the .

Based upon the most recent information received from the National Weather Service, storms and significant rainfall are expected to affect the area through Saturday (April 5) causing flash flooding. We urge everyone to exercise caution, stay safe and stay alert for possible severe weather conditions. Please check forecasts and monitor road and weather conditions. We are tracking the weather closely and will keep you updated as necessary.

You may find additional information in the April 2 messaging below.

April 2 - 9:50 a.M.

Based upon the most recent information received from the National Weather Service, our area is at the highest risk of severe storms this afternoon/evening (April 2). Damaging winds, large hail and possible tornadoes are all concerns which are forecasted to arrive in our area as early as 3:00 p.m. Storms and significant rainfall are expected to affect the area through Saturday (April 5) causing flash flooding. We urge everyone to exercise caution, stay safe and stay alert for possible severe weather conditions. Please try to avoid being outdoors or traveling; check forecasts and monitor road and weather conditions. We are tracking the weather closely and will keep you updated as necessary.

For the safety of our campus community, the 麻豆传媒 State University main campus and all regional campuses will operate on a remote basis effective at 12:30 p.m. today and all day tomorrow (Wednesday, April 2, and Thursday, April 3). This means that all classes that start at 12:30 or after today (April 2) will be remote, and all classes tomorrow will be remote. A decision on Friday鈥檚 schedule will be made within the next 24 hours.

Supervisors will be in contact with their staff to let them know who needs to physically report to the campus tomorrow, based on their job responsibilities.

All University buildings will be closed to the public today (after 12:30) and all day tomorrow with the exceptions noted below:

Curris Center will be open for normal hours today and tomorrow
Wellness Center will be open as normal and close at 9:00 p.m. both days
CFSB 鈥� First Floor (Entrance A) will be open throughout this weather event
Dining operations for Wednesday and Thursday:
- Winslow
  7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Fast Tracks
  11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Chick-Fil-A
  10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- T鈥橰oom, Starbucks, and Market 22
  Open until 1:00 p.m. (Wednesday) & Closed on Thursday

The campus will operate under section IV of the protocols outlined in the .

If employees need assistance with remote access, please review the article. Please note that you will be prompted to login with your 麻豆传媒 credentials to access this article if you are not currently logged in. Information Systems and the Service Desk will continue providing support via phone (270.809.2346), , and msu.servicedesk@murraystate.edu.

Please watch for alerts on this page, 麻豆传媒 State鈥檚 social media platforms, and email. Texts will be used in warning situations. We encourage you to monitor weather conditions as they develop through your chosen weather source due to rapid changes in the weather. One option is the , which provides regular updates on its social media platforms as well.

To ensure receipt of emergency notifications (including weather-related emergencies) from the system, the University encourages all employees and students to update their contact information through their accounts.

What is RacerAlert?

RacerAlert is the system of emergency communications that allows the 麻豆传媒 State Police Department to provide information during an emergency or when prompt communication is required. The RacerAlert webpage, in conjunction with the University鈥檚 homepage, will be a place that the University community can view the most up-to-date information during any critical incident. Many of the alerts you might receive during an emergency will send you to this page so that we do not have to send texts and emails for every update.

Sign Up for RacerAlert Text Messages

For Faculty Staff and Students

Racer Alert emergency notifications are sent to students, faculty, and staff who have provided their cell
phone contact information through their MyGate accounts. To modify your primary cell phone number
in MyGate, follow the MyGate Information Change Instructions.

You can add or modify phone numbers and email addresses and add family members to receive
emergency alerts by creating a account and following the 麻豆传媒 State Internal MyConnect Portal Setup Instructions.

You may also opt-out of emergency notifications from your .

For Parents and Community Partners

Anyone can sign up to receive emergency text messages. Just follow the 麻豆传媒 State External MyConnect Portal Setup Instructions for creating a account.

RacerAlert鈥檚 Emergency Notification System (ENS)

The 麻豆传媒 State University鈥檚 Racer Alert ENS is a system intended to notify the campus community about any situation or condition that could threaten the safety of individuals on campus. You can expect to receive the following types of messages from RacerAlert:

Alerts- These are emergency alerts letting you know about incident or condition that requires immediate attention and are required by the Clery Act. At a minimum, this type of notification will be made using text messages and emails. It may also include sirens, phone display, social media, and campus signage.
Timely Warning Notices- These are messages about crimes that have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat. These notices are also required by the Clery Act.
Police Department Announcements- These are messages sent by the 麻豆传媒 State Police to inform the 麻豆传媒 State community of general safety information that is not required by the Clery Act, but which the police believe will assist the community in being safer on and near campus. An example would be if a series of robberies occurred near campus, but not on campus, and the victims included students, faculty, and staff.
Test Messages- Testing is an important part of any emergency alert system. 麻豆传媒 State Police will test the ENS at least once per semester. This testing is also required by the Clery Act.

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