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Dec. 15 fall commencement ceremonies bring 1,700-plus new MTSU grads h...

by Gina Fann
December 10 2018

More than 1,700 MTSU students are preparing to put their hard-earned degrees to use after the university’s fall 2018 commencement ceremonies, set this Saturday, Dec.

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MTSU helps turn Clay County Courthouse into center of pride in local h...

by Gina Logue
November 30 2018

Clay County is on its way to fulfilling its plans for heritage development with help from MTSU’s Center for Historic Preservation and the Tennessee

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Thousands of City Schools’ students cheer Lady Raiders to victory [+VI...

by Randy Weiler
November 29 2018

They entered Murphy Center excited to watch the MTSU Lady Raiders play a college basketball game. All of the thousands of Murfreesboro City Schools’

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MTSU students get up-close view of CMA Awards

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Students from Middle Tennessee State University’s College of Media and Entertainment went behind the scenes at the 52nd annual Country Music Association Awards this

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Making Connections

by Gina Logue
November 8 2018

Liberal Arts researchers link the past, people, and places to the present, society, and world The College of Liberal Arts encompasses tremendously varied

Graduating MTSU student teachers in strong demand at fall recruitment fair [+VIDEO]

From China, to Washington, D.C., to right here in Rutherford County, representatives from more than 40 school districts and educational entities...

MTSU Board of Trustees expands Regional Scholars Program

Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees voted Tuesday, Dec. 11, to dramatically expand its Regional Scholars Program, which reduces tuition for...

Professor discusses historic record-label documentary on next ‘MTSU On the Record’

A new public television documentary featuring an MTSU professor’s insights on an early 20th-century piano company-turned record company is the subject...

Heroes earn featured honors at 12th MTSU Stole Ceremony [+VIDEO]

Jay Strobino was shot 13 times in one-on-one combat with an enemy soldier while serving in the U.S. Army in Iraq in...

Rock band’s $10K donation aids MTSU equine therapy efforts with vets

A second $10,000 donation in a year’s time from Grammy Award-nominated Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down’s Better Life Foundation...

MTSU recognizes 4,650-plus high achievers on spring 2018 Dean’s List

More than 4,650 MTSU students are included on the latest Dean’s List for their academic achievements for the spring...

MTSU recognizes 5,060-plus high achievers on fall 2017 Dean’s List

More than 5,060 MTSU students are included on the latest Dean’s List for their academic achievements for the fall...

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Special Events

WMOT Roots Radio launches ‘pop-up’ live music series

WMOT-FM Roots Radio 89.5 hosted their first Pop-Up Show at the Walnut House on Friday, Dec. 7. This show...

Region’s top high school chemistry students earn awards at MTSU tournament [+VIDEO]

Many of the brightest young minds in chemistry from high schools across the region participated in the recent...

MTSU showcases entrepreneurship with guest speakers, high school fair [+VIDEO]

MTSU students aspiring to be entrepreneurs received a wealth of advice and insights — from the importance of...

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Student News

‘MTSU On the Record’ examines English majors’ value in labor market

The chair of MTSU’s largest department explored some myths about students who major in his discipline in a recent “MTSU...

Graduating seniors applauded, encouraged at Intercultural Reception

Dozens of minority students graduating in December were honored recently with a special reception hosted by the MTSU Office...

MTSU Fraternity and Sorority Life donates $2,478 to local nonprofit The Journey Home

Middle Tennessee State University’s Fraternity and Sorority Life recently donated $2,478.17 to local nonprofit The Journey Home following a...

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Campus Community

MTSU plans STEM Education Research Conference in February

The Tennessee STEM Education Center at MTSU will conduct the 13th annual Tennessee STEM Education Research Conference Feb. 14-15, 2019,...

MTSU seeks nominations of ‘unsung heroes’ for 23rd annual Unity Luncheon

MTSU is again seeking nominations for the “unsung heroes” throughout the community who will be honored at the upcoming...

How will inclement weather affect MTSU’s schedule? Find out here!

If inclement weather forecasts have you wondering if MTSU classes and events will be delayed or canceled, bookmark this...

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Out of the Blue

‘Out of the Blue’ for December: history professor’s ‘stand-up’ approach, new program to boost rural doctors, creating music out of thin air

The December 2018 edition of the “Out of the Blue” television magazine show from Middle Tennessee State University...

MTSU Out of the Blue: November 2018

The November 2018 edition of the “Out of the Blue” television magazine show from Middle Tennessee State University...

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Faculty & Staff News

MTSU report: U.S.-China trade war contributes to ‘mediocre’ third quarter for Tenn. exporters

Tennessee’s exporters had “another rather mediocre quarter” and showed the first signs of impacts from the U.S.-China trade war,...

MTSU on WGNS: ‘Joys of the Season,’ liberal arts education, new music pathways tour

MTSU faculty and staff appeared on WGNS Radio recently to share information about an annual upcoming holiday concert, the value...

Agriculture professor discusses statewide efforts to help farmers, prevent suicides on ‘MTSU On the Record’

A new governmental panel designed to help farmers survive the stressors unique to their profession was the subject of...

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Lectures & Guest Speakers

MTSU friend Daniels’ inspiration, wisdom appeal to all ages [+VIDEO]

Three teenagers, two of them MTSU freshmen with “Devil Went Down to Georgia” childhood stories and a third...

History professor discusses lecture by Middle East expert on ‘MTSU On the Record’

The influence of World War I on the current-day formation and struggles of Middle Eastern nations was the...

Center for Popular Music welcomes Macon great-grandson for talk on ‘Dixie Dewdrop’ book

Uncle Dave Macon’s music is from another century, yet the showmanship and joy still bursts through, and aficionados...

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Alumni News

MTSU alumnus Hatcher hand-picked as Tennessee’s next agriculture commissioner

Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Dr. Charles “Charlie” Hatcher will join Gov.-elect Bill Lee’s cabinet as commissioner of the Tennessee Department of...

MTSU alumnus Trey Duke named principal of new Murfreesboro elementary school

Middle Tennessee State University alumnus Trey Duke has been named principal of Murfreesboro City Schools’ newest elementary school, scheduled to open...

MTSU alumna, Memphis teacher Erica Stephens wins $25K Milken Educator Award

Middle Tennessee State University alumna Erica Stephens (Class of ’02) recently received the prestigious Milken Educator Award, a national honor that...

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MTSU Magazine

Seeing Beyond the Wall

One of MTSU’s newest educational centers demystifies Chinese culture for MTSU students and local citizens alike The outgoing voicemail message on Mei Han’s phone...

On the Leading Edge

Behind the scenes, a team of innovative, tech-savvy educators are transforming MTSU into a national model for student success When prospective Blue...

True Blue Titan

Professional athlete Kevin Byard (’15) traveled a road from poverty to MTSU to All-Pro status in the NFL With only seconds remaining in their...

Making a Collage

For 50 years, Collage magazine has published student poems, stories, and art that reflect issues of the day Creativity might get love...

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