Steeplechase is an annual digital publication showcasing the research and creative activity of Murray State University undergraduate and graduate students. This open-access journal features works across all disciplines, especially highlighting ORCA grantees and ORCA event participants. Steeplechase is edited by both faculty and undergraduate students in conjunction with Murray State University’s Office of Research and Creative Activity (ORCA).
See the Aims and Scope for a complete coverage of the journal.
Current Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1 (2025) Fall 2025 / Spring 2026
Editor's Letter
ORCA Annual Report 2024-25
MSU ORCA
ORCA Travel Grant Spotlights
What Lies Beyond Batik
Irian S. Christie
Wellbeing and Success: Examining the Experiences of Neurodiverse College Students
Kate Herrmann and Dr. Michael Bordieri, PhD
Developing a Staff-Led Vertical Flow Model Policy in a Rural Emergency Department
Grace Frankland and Jennifer Rogers Dr.