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July ‘Out of the Blue’ explores MTSU Police Department, campus safety resources [+VIDEO]
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — “Out of the Blue,” Middle Tennessee State University’s monthly television magazine program, takes viewers inside the...
From the media tent to The Farm: My Bonnaroo experience 
Since I had never been to a music festival before, stepping into an environment as big as Bonnaroo was...
‘I had the most amazing year of my life’: Salford student reflects on experience at MTSU
Visiting from MTSU’s sister university, the University of Salford, Ruby Grace Smith spent her time learning in the Scott...

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MTSU magazine chronicles retiring President Sidney A. McPhee’s quarter-century impact
MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee will retire in December. ...
Heat, rain, mud, music: MTSU’s 10th Bonnaroo classroom another success
MANCHESTER, Tenn. — Middle Tennessee State University celebrated this weekend the 10th year of its partnership with the Bonnaroo Music...
New to Blue orientation helps incoming students find their place at MTSU
Middle Tennessee State University is rolling out a big Blue Raider welcome to hundreds of incoming first-year students...
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From classroom to newsroom: MTSU journalism student lands summer internship at FOX 17 News Nashville
The experience has allowed Kendal Davis to learn from professionals across the station....
MTSU student veteran praises Daniels Center after ‘trading a uniform for a backpack’ [+VIDEO]
For Middle Tennessee State University student Chastody “Kearra” Mullinax, the university’s outstanding support for its student-veteran and military-connected population through the Charlie...
From classroom to Music Row: MTSU recording industry students get immersive visit to Curb Studios
With professors Odie Blackmon and Bill Crabtree leading the group on two separate occasions, students recorded at Curb Studios....
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Campus Community

MTSU’s Board of Trustees approves presidential search committee, search firm
Middle Tennessee State University’s Board of Trustees along with a senior administrator will serve as the presidential search committee...
MTSU report: Tennessee housing market shows stability in first quarter as home prices rise
Tennessee’s housing market remained relatively stable in the first quarter of the year, with home prices continuing to rise,...
MTSU to test tornado sirens at 11:20 a.m. Monday, July 6, weather permitting
Middle Tennessee State University plans to conduct its monthly tornado siren test on campus and at the Miller Coliseum...
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Out of the Blue

July ‘Out of the Blue’ spotlights School of Music campaign, MTSU Police and America 250 celebration [+VIDEO]
The July episode of “Out of the Blue,” Middle Tennessee State University’s television program, features a campaign supporting...
June ‘Out of the Blue’ highlights new MFA program, growing music archives and educator outreach [+VIDEO]
The June episode of “Out of the Blue,” Middle Tennessee State University’s television program, takes viewers inside a...
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Faculty & Staff News

MTSU’s Carroll Van West caps 41 years of preserving Tennessee history with new Century Farms book
Just weeks before retiring after 30 years as director of the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State...
MTSU journalism professor recognized as ‘champion’ for Center for Community News, launches new course
Matthew Leimkuehler, alongside the other CCN faculty champions from throughout academia, was recently recognized for their commitment to forging...
MTSU gives ‘True Blue’ salute to 62 retiring employees with combined 1,620 years of service
Middle Tennessee State University is giving a “True Blue” salute to 62 retiring employees for their 1,620 combined years...
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Lectures & Guest Speakers

MTSU on WGNS: New to Blue summer orientations, studying bees’ circadian clocks, MTSU 250 special exhibit [LISTEN]
Middle Tennessee State University representatives recently appeared on WGNS Radio to discuss the slate of New to Blue student orientations...
MTSU on WGNS: From research to market, environmental journalism, student DECA success [LISTEN]
Middle Tennessee State University representatives recently appeared on WGNS Radio to discuss the university’s efforts to make its research commercially...
Music industry leader Rick Barker shares career insights with MTSU students
Speaking in the Scott Borchetta College of Media and Entertainment’s television studio, Barker addressed students from classes taught...
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Alumni News

MTSU announces final list of spring 2026 graduates
Middle Tennessee State University is proud to release a final list of the graduates who received their degrees in...
MTSU spring graduate earns rare international relations post in Japan
Recent Middle Tennessee State University graduate Tristan Howard has been selected as a coordinator for international relations with the highly competitive Japan Exchange and...
Alumni-led KOOL Club of MTSU hosts 2nd annual golf tourney to support student scholarship
The KOOL Club of MTSU, a nonprofit social organization made up of Middle Tennessee State University alumni, raised scholarship...
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MTSU Magazine

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...

Serving It Up: MTSU’s Liz Barnes traveled unlikely path from Denny’s waitress to a national role in demystifying science

Liz Barnes, affected by addiction in her family, dropped out of high school and became a Denny's waitress before discovering an affinity for science....

Highly Engaging: MTSU library focuses on events and encounters to encourage student connection

Since every Blue Raider graduates from the library, MTSU's Walker Library has renewed its emphasis on playing an active role in student life—from board...
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