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MTSU group selected for prestigious Berkeley Lab learning opportunity
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Five students from Middle Tennessee State University will travel to California this November for an immersive...
Deep-sea forensic anthropologist Eric Emery to discuss Civil War recovery efforts in Oct. 28 FIRE lecture at MTSU
The Forensic Institute for Research and Education at Middle Tennessee State University will be hosting forensic anthropologist Eric Emery in late October as this year’s William...
Finishing the Race: Iconic coach’s legacy continues to impact MTSU far beyond the track
The family of the legendary Dean Hayes, who helped integrate the University, adds to his legacy with a major...

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MTSU Religious Studies Colloquium on Oct. 29 to explore religion, land and colonialism
Middle Tennessee State University’s upcoming Religious Studies Colloquium on Oct. 29 will explore how religious traditions shape people’s...
MTSU Jazz Artist Series begins Oct. 22 with pianist, vocalist Jody Nardone
The first concert of the 2026-27 MTSU Jazz Artist Series is set for Thursday, Oct. 22, and will...
MTSU Theatre connections take center stage at Nashville Repertory Theatre
Written by Kimberly Belflower, the play follows students at a rural Georgia high school who are studying Arthur...
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Student News

MTSU Engage connects, reflects, engages campus with full slate of October events
Middle Tennessee State University’s Tom Jackson Building was recently lively with the sounds and smells of Kurdish music and food, as...
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 and...
MTSU’s animation program expands with new B.A., BFA degree options
Students interested in animation at Middle Tennessee State University now have two-degree pathways designed to match their individual interests...
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Campus Community

MTSU leads the charge in Focused Baccalaureate Degree pathway
Middle Tennessee State University is taking the lead in Tennessee with a reduced-credit bachelor’s degree designed to prepare students...
MTSU library exhibit explores how women created ‘home’ through objects and everyday life
Middle Tennessee State University’s James E. Walker Library is inviting visitors to step into another era this semester with...
MTSU ranked among top schools in nation for free speech climate
Middle Tennessee State University has been named one of the nation’s top universities for respecting and protecting the free...
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Out of the Blue

October ‘Out of the Blue’ previews 2026 Homecoming, new concert series at Murphy Center [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University’s 2026 Homecoming will bring back familiar traditions and introduce a new...
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...
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Faculty & Staff News

MTSU’S Phillips begins term as president of Phi Kappa Phi honor society
Philip E. Phillips, associate dean of the Honors College and professor of English at Middle Tennessee State University, has...
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...
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...
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Lectures & Guest Speakers

MTSU Leadership Summit to examine creativity, innovation in tough times; register now
Innovation and creativity will be the focus of the upcoming annual Leadership Summit hosted by the Jones College of Business at...
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...
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...
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Alumni News

MTSU Public Health Program celebrates growth, alumni impact at annual PHamily Dinner
From celebrating three consecutive years of enrollment growth to recognizing outstanding alumni, Middle Tennessee State University’s Public Health Program...
MTSU’s Jones College of Business presents 2026 Leadership Awards to four alumni
Four outstanding alumni from Middle Tennessee State University were celebrated Thursday, Oct. 1, when the Jennings A. Jones College of...
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...
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MTSU Magazine

Finishing the Race: Iconic coach’s legacy continues to impact MTSU far beyond the track

The family of the legendary Dean Hayes, who helped integrate the University, adds to his legacy with a major donation...

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...
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