A group of Middle Tennessee State University faculty, under the leadership of chemistry professor Andrienne Friedli, recently launched a last-dollar scholarship program to fund and support undergraduate and graduate biochemistry and chemistry students in need. “The project aims to increase student persistence in STEM fields by linking scholarships with proven effective supporting activities, including faculty…
The City Schools Foundation distributed a record setting $106,000 in grants to Murfreesboro City School teachers. The Foundation asks educators to submit proposals for funding that will help acquire resources for classrooms not ordinarily provided by taxpayer dollars. Grants are submitted anonymously and are judged solely on their merit by a committee. Over 120 grants…
Inspiration from a narcotics detective who died in a motorcycle crash invigorated fellow Rutherford County Sheriff’s Narcotics Unit detectives to work harder in his memory. Detective Jake Beu excelled in his duties at the Sheriff’s Office and challenged co-workers to perform better in their jobs before his death in May. Capt. Todd Sparks of the…
Middle Tennessee State University interior design students recently took home top honors at the Formica Form, a national furniture design competition that held regional awards at the Inspire Nashville trade show. As part of the experiential learning, or EXL, capstone course for juniors taught by assistant professor Carrie Pavel, students designed a piece of furniture…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Firefighter Jacob Bien has been named, ‘Firefighter of the Year’ by the Exchange Club of Rutherford County. Exchange Club Treasurer Melissa Wright presented Bien with the award at an award luncheon at Through the Grapevine on Broadmor St. Wednesday, Nov. 8. Fire Chief Mark McCluskey, Assistant Chief of Training Nicole…
Murfreesboro Fire Rescue Department (MFRD) Assistant Chief of Medical Services Jeff Wright has retired after nearly 22 years of dedicated service to the department. “It has been an honor and privilege to work alongside some of the best,” Wright said. “I’ve made some lifelong friend that I’m forever grateful for.” A retirement gather was held…
Murfreesboro Police Department (MPD) Special Operations Division Detective Colby Reed has been named, ‘Officer of the Year,’ by the Exchange Club of Rutherford County. Exchange Club member Melissa Wright presented Reed with the award at an award luncheon at Through the Grapevine on Broadmor St. Wednesday, Oct. 25. Police Chief Michael Bowen and Sergeant Jacob…
April McClurkan is the latest Murfreesboro City employee to be awarded as a STAR! McClurkan professionally and persistently coordinated a response with law enforcement that resulted in the arrest of a suspect for vehicle break-ins and auto theft. Mayor Shane McFarland honored McClurkan, an Emergency Communications Specialist II, with the STARS Award during the Nov….
Redstone Federal Credit Union honored the Murfreesboro community’s first responders with a special meal and appreciation gift on Tuesday, Oct. 24, from 11am to 2pm, at its 2404 Medical Center Parkway office. Jonathan Kirby, Redstone’s Vice President of Security and Investigations, said the annual luncheon is one of Redstone’s favorite events and shows appreciation for…
For the ninth year, the College of Media and Entertainment’s Department of Recording Industry at Middle Tennessee State University has landed a spot on Billboard’s international list of top music business schools. The article, “Billboard’s 2023 Top Music Business Schools,” said MTSU offers a place “where students regularly gain hands-on experience” for professional development through…