MTSU is the recipient of the “Growing by Leaps and Bounds Award” from the Tennessee Valley Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross for its work on the “Bleed Blue, Beat WKU” blood drive competition. Shown accepting the award at the recent “Hometown Heroes” luncheon and awards ceremony from Tennesse Valley CEO Tim Ryerson, left, and Valisa Thompson, Red Cross Board chair, right, are Ray Wiley of MTSU’s Recreation Center and Jennifer Kirk of Student Programming and Activities. Representatives of the Big Sandy Community also are shown in the photo with their “Leaps and Bounds” award. (photo courtesy American Red Cross)