Two Rutherford County high school students each received $1,000 scholarships from the school resource officers. Madysson Tibbs of Eagleville School and Grace Towle of Riverdale High School accepted the scholarships from the SROs during a presentation at their schools. SRO Jason Urban, who coordinates the scholarships, said the SROs contributed to the funds individually. Additional…
MTSU chemistry professor and Women in STEM Center Director Judith Iriarte-Gross is the 2022 recipient of the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network Excellence in Advocacy Award. Iriarte-Gross received the honor Tuesday, May 10, during the organization’s annual awards at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee, recognizing individuals for their efforts to promote science, technology, engineering…
When an emergency suddenly occurs and a Murfreesboro citizen or visitor dials 9-1-1, the first Emergency Dispatcher who answers the call for help is cross-trained, certified, and utilizes new technology tools accurately and quickly to triage the incident. This new training includes coordinating the medical, fire, and police response, and providing lifesaving and safety instructions…
Andrew Lynn, band director at Stewarts Creek Middle School, has been selected as one of 30 recipients of the 2022 CMA Music Teachers of Excellence Award. The CMA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Country Music Association, announced 10 award recipients from Nashville, 10 from the state of Tennessee, and 10 nationally. Lynn is one…
Congratulations to Ms. Vickie Sharp on her retirement. Thank you for everything you’ve done for the students at Siegel High School. Enjoy your retirement!
Murfreesboro City Schools (MCS) is thrilled to announced that Black Fox, Hobgood and Salem Elementary were named Tennessee Designated STEM/STEAM Schools during the Tennessee STEM Innovation Summit in Nashville Tuesday, May 10. These schools were three of only twenty-seven schools in Tennessee to receive this designation in 2022. Black Fox, Hobgood and Salem join Overall…
Smyrna Elementary School has been named Rutherford County School’s first STEM-designated school by the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network and the Tennessee Department of Education. The award was announced today in Nashville at the organization’s annual summit, and 27 schools were named. Smyrna Elementary has been working toward the designation for more than a year by…
Cason Lane Academy 3rd grade teacher Danielle Gregory was awarded the Bass Book Award upon her completion of MTSU’s Masters of Education program. Congratulations on your stellar achievement, Ms. Gregory! We are proud of how you represent the CLA Chargers!
Blackman High School celebrated its BCA seniors signing scholarships. The school celebrated 58 students, 18 signing with MTSU and 40 signing with other colleges, universities or branches of the military.
Oakland High School IB program Senior, Emma Jackson has been awarded The University of Tennessee’s new “Distinguished Tennessean Award.” This award is given to one student in each of Tennessee’s counties and is based on academic achievement and engagement in the community. The award comes with full tuition and mandatory fees covered while attending UT!