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MTSU Scholars’ Research Finds Prison Education Programs Reduce Recidivism

The highest quality research on prison education and workforce programs shows a positive impact on recidivism rates, earnings and employment opportunities for participants. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy released a summary of this research — the largest meta-analysis on the topic to date. The complete analysis will be published in an academic journal later…

West, Shabazz to Give Black History Month Public Talks at MTSU

West, Shabazz to Give Black History Month Public Talks at MTSU

Dr. Cornel West, professor emeritus at Princeton University, and author and motivational speaker Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of the late human rights activist Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, will help close out MTSU’s Black History Month celebration with separate public talks. West will give a “State of the African American Union” address from 7-8:15 p.m….

Jobe Presents Audit to Murfreesboro City Council

City earns Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

For the twenty fourth consecutive year the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the City of Murfreesboro with the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting (COA). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment…

MTSU SGA Dinner

MTSU Student Government President Works to Increase Student Involvement

Now over halfway through her yearlong term as president of MTSU’s Student Government Association, senior Jada Powell finds herself balancing the completion of her campaign goals with thoughts of the association’s, and her own, future as graduation and the end of her term hover just over the horizon. “Unfortunately, I cannot stay here at MTSU…

Cops and Bobbers

La Vergne Police Department to Host Popular ‘Cops and Bobbers’ Fishing Event

The popular ‘Cobs and Bobbers’ fishing event hosted by the La Vergne Police Department is back for its second year. The spring date is scheduled for Saturday, April 15, from 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. The bank fishing event will once again be at Hurricane Creek boat Ramp. Officers will provide everything kids need to…