Murray State University Model UN Team Achieves Success at Midwest Conference

The team earned four prestigious awards at the Midwest Model UN Conference in St. Louis.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Murray State University Model United Nations (UN) Team triumphed at the Midwest Model UN Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri, from February 18-21, earning four prestigious awards, including position paper awards and an outstanding delegation honorable mention.

Why it matters

The success of the Murray State University Model UN Team at the Midwest conference highlights the university's commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop critical diplomatic and negotiation skills, as well as engage with complex global issues.

The details

The Murray State University Model UN Team earned four awards at the Midwest Model UN Conference, including position paper awards in the UN Trade and Development, General Assembly Second Committee, and UN Environment Assembly categories. The team representing Australia also received an outstanding delegation honorable mention.

  • The Midwest Model UN Conference was held from February 18-21, 2026.
  • The Murray State University Model UN Team has been preparing for the conference since August 2025.

The players

Murray State University Model UN Team

A team of students from Murray State University who participate in Model United Nations conferences, showcasing their diplomatic skills and teamwork.

Dr. Brittany Wood

The faculty advisor for the Murray State University Model UN Team, who expressed pride in her students' dedication and hard work.

Dr. Marc Polizzi

The associate professor and chair of the political science and sociology departments at Murray State University, who noted the significance of the conference for the students.

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What they’re saying

“Our Model UN team has been preparing for this conference since August, dedicating countless hours to research, debate, and collaboration. Their hard work and commitment to excellence have truly paid off.”

— Dr. Brittany Wood, Faculty Advisor, Murray State University Model UN Team (marshallcountydaily.com)

“It provided an opportunity to tackle complex global issues and negotiate with delegations from other universities. The students distinguished themselves as outstanding representatives of Murray State, illustrating their diplomatic skills and teamwork.”

— Dr. Marc Polizzi, Associate Professor and Chair, Political Science and Sociology Departments, Murray State University (marshallcountydaily.com)

The takeaway

The success of the Murray State University Model UN Team at the Midwest conference demonstrates the university's commitment to providing students with opportunities to develop critical diplomatic and negotiation skills, as well as engage with complex global issues, preparing them for future success in their academic and professional careers.