Also, the rural American tradition places strong emphasis on family and religion. International students who share this emphasis on family and religion will find a respect for these traditions here. Conversation is important. A promise is considered a convenant here. If you say you will do something, it will be done.
Political values are conservative.
Individualism is valued highly. Murray has a heritage of interest in the arts. Both on-campus and in the larger community, there is a strong interest in theatre. The university itself has three theatre sites where student and professional productions are always being staged. Any student may participate in all of these productions.