Derin Murphy

Office Hours

8:00-4:30pm

Education

M.A., Ball State University – Student Affairs Administration and Higher Education, 2024

Graduate Certificate, Ball State University – Community College Administration, 2024

B.S., Ball State University – Hospitality and Food Management, 2019

Biography

Murphy hails from Carmel, Indiana and is thrilled to be part of the Hokie family. She lived in an LLC her first year at Ball State University and then became a mentor for her living-learning community for three years. Between undergrad and graduate school, Murphy worked at a small resort in Southern Indiana, where she met the love of her life. During graduate school, Murphy worked oversaw 13 living-learning communities. LLCs have always been a home for her and she looks forward to helping Innovators feel welcome in Innovate LLC.

Murphy married her husband, Lucas, in early 2024 and they both love the New River Valley area. Outside of work, she enjoys crafting, reality television, and trying new food.