Sneak Peek at MTSU’s New Applied Engineering Building

Sneak Peek at MTSU’s New Applied Engineering Building

Ken Currie, Middle Tennessee State University Engineering Technology chair, and full-time lecturer Elyssa Ledoux discussed breaking ground this summer on the new, nearly 90,000-square-foot Applied Engineering Building and much more on the May edition of “Out of the Blue.” The estimated $78.4 million building, which is scheduled to open in fall 2025, will be the…

Oakland High School Student Wins TPAC Spotlight Award

Oakland High School Student Wins TPAC Spotlight Award

Oakland High School is proud to announce our 2023 Spotlight Award winner, Catherine Phillips. She won Outstanding Comedic Performance. OHS Theatre also won a Special Recognition award for Costume Classes and Design. The TPAC Spotlight Awards are dedicated to supporting the talents, educational endeavors, and friendships of high school theatre students in Tennessee to build…

Under Construction

Murfreesboro Road Construction Projects for May 14-20

Oakland Court Development (Lokey Ave and Academy St) Expected Minor Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Site construction work continues. Minimal traffic interruptions. Appropriate traffic controls will be in place. Brinkley Rd Improvement Project (between Blaze Dr and Timber Creek Dr) Expected Lane Closures: Monday through Friday: Incidental construction work continues. Appropriate traffic controls will be…

Record Number of MTSU Graduates Earn MT Engage Learning Distinction

Record Number of MTSU Graduates Earn MT Engage Learning Distinction

MTSU’s MT Engage program recently celebrated a record-breaking 248 students graduating with the program distinction this past school year. “Earning this distinction is an accomplishment worth recognizing,” MT Engage Director Julie Myatt said. “Students who graduate with the MT Engage distinction have demonstrated their integrative learning by passing at least four MT Engage courses and…

Downtown Murfreesboro Calendar of Events 2023

Downtown Murfreesboro Calendar of Events 2023

Main Street Murfreesboro, a nonprofit, 501c3 has been focused on economic development, design, and promotions of the historic downtown business district for the past 38 years. Main Street Murfreesboro hosts several downtown events to bring tourism and community residents to the historic downtown business district. Free events this summer include: June 2 – Friday Night…

MTSU Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by Recognizing Local Mentor Educators

MTSU Celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by Recognizing Local Mentor Educators

One of the most important elements of MTSU’s top-rated teacher preparation program — ranked the No. 1 producer of the most effective teachers in Tennessee by the state — is getting future educators into classrooms for hands-on teaching experience. Shannon Harmon, associate professor of education, said these experiences would not be possible without the partnership…