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All Access Coach Leasing pledges $250K to MTSU student coaching center...

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October 6 2026

All Access Coach Leasing has pledged $250,000 to the Center for Student Coaching and Success at Middle Tennessee State University, funding the center's daily operations and a

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True Blue Tour takes Blue Raider spirit to East Tennessee — along with...

East Tennessee students considering where to spend the next chapter of their lives got a little taste of Middle Tennessee State University when the

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MTSU hosts annual Habitat for Humanity panel build on campus

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — The sound of dozens of hammers striking nails echoed across campus Thursday, Oct. 1, as Middle Tennessee State University students traded

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From pipelayer to Buchanan Fellow, MTSU student builds future in const...

by Robin E. Lee
October 5 2026

When Lucas Daggs began classes at Nashville State Community College, he wasn’t sure how far his education would take him.

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MTSU raises bar for Employee Charitable Giving Campaign to record goal...

by Jimmy Hart
September 30 2026

True Blue givers are back as Middle Tennessee State University launches its traditional Employee Charitable Giving Campaign to support the critical work of area nonprofits —

MTSU lands multiple national, regional rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2027

Middle Tennessee State University’s academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology gained national rankings in U.S....

Luke Combs producer Chip Matthews tells MTSU commercial songwriting students ‘never stop growing’

Students in Odie Blackmon’s commercial songwriting class heard firsthand advice on creativity, adaptability and being committed to being a life-long...

MTSU School of Ag receives grant for stress, well-being initiative with Center for Health and Human Services

Middle Tennessee State University has been named Tennessee’s lead partner organization for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network South, or...

MTSU Arts celebrates 15 years of showcasing stellar student, faculty talent

Middle Tennessee State University is celebrating 15 years of MTSU Arts, the university’s unified identity for its visual and performing arts...

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All Access Coach Leasing pledges $250K to MTSU student coaching center [+VIDEO]

All Access Coach Leasing has pledged $250,000 to the Center for Student Coaching and Success at Middle Tennessee State University, funding the...

MTSU lands multiple national, regional rankings by U.S. News & World Report for 2027

Middle Tennessee State University’s academic undergraduate programs in applied engineering, business, nursing, computer science and psychology gained national rankings...

True Blue Tour takes Blue Raider spirit to East Tennessee — along with $163K in scholarships

East Tennessee students considering where to spend the next chapter of their lives got a little taste of Middle...

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MTSU Aerospace Department to network, staff exhibit at 2026 Music City STOL event

Middle Tennessee State University’s Department of Aerospace will be hosting a tabling event during the 2026 Music City STOL (Short Take Off...

MTSU celebrating sustainability with eco-friendly events in October

Middle Tennessee State University’s Center for Energy and Sustainability is gearing up for Campus Sustainability Month in October...

MTSU Theatre students open fall season with bluegrass musical ‘Jack’s Tale’ Oct. 1-4

“Jack’s Tale” runs Thursday and Friday, Oct. 1-2, at 7:30 p.m. with matinee performances on Saturday and Sunday,...

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Student News

MTSU’s annual Big Career Fair presents over 170 job, grad studies opportunities to students, alums [+VIDEO]

Middle Tennessee State University’s Campus Recreation Center was buzzing with hundreds of eager students recently as they explored the opportunities...

Grad student RJ Ware named NAACP’s ‘Youth of the Year,’ credits MTSU for leadership opportunities

RJ Ware, a former Student Government Association president, accepted the award at the NAACP’s Freedom Fund Banquet held in...

MTSU Media Arts student’s standout resume lands internship at Sony Pictures Animation

Her experiences at MTSU also helped her transition into the collaborative environment of a major animation studio....

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Campus Community

MTSU to test tornado sirens at 11:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, weather permitting

Middle Tennessee State University plans to conduct its monthly tornado siren test on campus and at the Miller Coliseum...

MTSU Board of Trustees updates presidential search process

The search for Middle Tennessee State University’s next president remains on track and on time, members of the search...

MTSU, IBM partner on $5.6M ‘cyber range’ to provide real-world training for cyberattacks [+VIDEO]

Middle Tennessee State University’s Jones College of Business began construction Monday, Sept. 28, on a $5.6 million cybersecurity range that will...

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Out of the Blue

October ‘Out of the Blue’ highlights 2026 Homecoming, new Esports arena, Bahamas choir collaboration [+VIDEO]

The October episode of “Out of the Blue,” Middle Tennessee State University’s television program, looks ahead to MTSU’s...

September ‘Out of the Blue’ highlights Career Development Center, KOM renovation, new student affairs leader [+VIDEO]

The September episode of “Out of the Blue,” Middle Tennessee State University’s television program, highlights resources helping students...

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Faculty & Staff News

New nursing director highlights innovation, students, affordability on WKRN’s ‘MTSU on 2’ [+VIDEO]

Bethany Rhoten joined Middle Tennessee State University’s School of Nursing earlier this summer. Her goal as director of the School of Nursing...

MTSU report: Tennessee housing market mixed, but stable for second quarter

Tennessee’s housing market showed mixed results across several sectors during the second quarter but remained stable overall as home...

MTSU’s retired Lt. Gen. Keith Huber honored with Outstanding Eagle Scout Award [+VIDEO]

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Retired Army Lt. Gen. Keith Huber, senior adviser for veterans and leadership initiatives at Middle Tennessee State...

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Lectures & Guest Speakers

MTSU on WGNS: New nursing leadership, MTSU Esports expansion, launch of True Blue Character Blueprint [LISTEN]

Representatives from Middle Tennessee State University recently appeared on WGNS radio to discuss the new director of the School of...

MTSU Applied Philosophy Lyceum to explore ‘Digital Cave’ of algorithms

Middle Tennessee State University’s Applied Philosophy Lyceum speaker John Kaag (pronounced KAYG) will explore how the digital landscape...

MTSU Constitution Day speaker talks Supreme Court, university honors memory of ‘Liz’ McPhee

Middle Tennessee State University’s annual Constitution Day program on Thursday, Sept. 17 — which featured a panel discussion...

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Alumni News

Public history alumna Tiffany Momon returns to campus as director of MTSU Center for Historic Preservation

Middle Tennessee State University alumna Tiffany Momon is returning to a role she once dreamed about — leading the...

MTSU announces final list of summer 2026 graduates

Middle Tennessee State University is proud to release a final list of the graduates who received their degrees in...

MTSU Alumni Association names 2026-27 alumni awards, citation recipients

Middle Tennessee State University’s alumni continue to embody their vibrant True Blue spirit long after departing their campus home. ...

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MTSU Magazine

More Than Words: MTSU’s solemn pledge ‘I am True Blue’ turns 15 years old

Stand almost anywhere on the MTSU campus, and you’ll likely see the phrase “I am True Blue” at least once on a nearby sign,...

The Inability to Unplug: MTSU’s Karen Tan explores the dark side of vacations

Karen Tan, an assistant professor in MTSU's Tourism and Hospitality Management program, focuses research on emotions around tourism, including vacation anxiety in the workplace...

The Man in the Middle

Retiring MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee reflects on a quarter century as the institution's chief executive officer...

The Sidney A. McPhee era at MTSU

A timeline of significant accomplishments during McPhee's tenure at MTSU...

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