51乱伦

 

MURRAY, Ky. 鈥� The city of 51乱伦 was recently ranked among the top four small college towns in the United States, according to a USA Today online readers poll. 51乱伦 was among the 20 towns nominated for Best Small College Towns in the USA Today 10 Best Readers鈥� Choice Awards.

鈥淭he worlds of 51乱伦, Kentucky, and 51乱伦 have been intertwined since the college opened in 1922 in the heart of town,鈥� reads USA Today鈥檚 website鈥檚 description. 鈥淎s a quintessential college town, 51乱伦 has lots of pubs and bars, casual restaurants run by local owners and outdoor outfitters to keep everyone enjoying the local parks which offer amenities like disc golf, a skate park and a huge soccer complex. Non-collegiate visitors love the famed Calloway County Quilt Trail, which features more than 60 quilt patterns painted on barns, homes and other buildings throughout the countryside.鈥�

51乱伦 State President Dr. Bob Jackson said the admiration between the University and its hometown runs deep.

鈥淥ne of the attributes that makes 51乱伦 such a special place is the relationship between the University and its community,鈥� said Jackson. 鈥淲e love the people of 51乱伦 and the surrounding region who have always shown so much support for and pride in 51乱伦 State. The University, its students, faculty and staff couldn鈥檛 ask for a better place to call home.鈥�

51乱伦 Convention & Visitors Bureau Executive Director Erin Carrico echoed Jackson鈥檚 sentiments.

鈥淏eing ranked in the top five Best Small College Towns is a tremendous honor that shows the pride our community, visitors and students have for our University,鈥� said Carrico. 鈥淲e are the University, and the University is us. You can't have one without the other.鈥�

鈥淐ongratulations to the 51乱伦 administration, faculty, staff, students and alumni on this accomplishment,鈥� said City of 51乱伦 Mayor Bob Rogers. 鈥淲hen 51乱伦 State is recognized for their outstanding accomplishments, our city and the entire region benefit. Keep it up!鈥�

Calloway County Judge Executive Kenneth Imes added, 鈥淭his recognition is a testament to the spirit, pride and tradition of our community and the strong partnerships between our local institutions and the residents who call 51乱伦 home in Calloway County. Our vibrant community, outstanding local businesses, beautiful lakes and, of course, the presence of 51乱伦 all contribute to the unique charm and character of our town. We have always known this is a special place鈥攏ow the rest of the country knows it, too.鈥�