Middle Tennessee State University will become a partner in Blackman High School’s new Collegiate Academy, offering college-level courses on the high school campus this fall and assisting in the development of its academic enrichment programs. The institutions signed an agreement Tuesday, Jan. 6, that will allow Blackman juniors and seniors who meet eligibility standards to take up to six hours of university courses at no cost to students. Credits will count on high school and college transcripts. Watch this video of the signing ceremony:

— Video by Leigh Harrington