Middle Tennessee State University is on the leading edge when it comes to making classes and textbooks more affordable for students. Because of a new certification in University College, even more courses could soon be offered with little to no textbook cost. Kim Godwin, an instructional designer for MTSU Online and an instructor in the…
Twenty-two Sheriff’s Office deputies earned honors as Officers of the Month for exemplary actions in 2021, including potentially saving lives. Sheriff Mike Fitzhugh and the Sheriff’s command staff and captains recognized the employees during a ceremony Friday. “Our deputies chosen for ‘Officers of the Month’ show exemplary actions in protecting students, using their specialized skills…
MTSU Honors College staff member Laura Clippard’s years of advising and helping students land prestigious Gilman, Fulbright and other international fellowships has helped her acquire a coveted appointment. Clippard, MTSU’s international fellowships coordinator, has been selected by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs to serve as an inaugural Gilman Advisor…
Fifteen schools from across Rutherford County have been recognized by Tennessee Tiered Supports Center (TSC) at Vanderbilt University for their success and implementation of Response to Instruction (RTI) as well as Interventions for Behavior. A behavioral systems framework has been implemented at all the schools as a result of training and technical assistant. RTI framework…
Oakland High School DECA students recently participated in several business and marketing competitions. The students listed below competed and will advance to the State level (SCDC) contest. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Apparel and Accessories: 1st place: Olivia…
First Community Mortgage has been named one of the 2022 Top Workplaces USA by Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. “Our employees continue to amaze me, as they are what makes us the organization we are,” says Keith Canter, CEO of First Community Mortgage and one of the…
Joseph Givens inducted into bus driver hall of fame after 50 years of service. Joseph “Joby” Givens was nominated into the Bus Driver Hall of Fame on January 26th at 8:30am. The Tennessee School Bus Driver Hall of Fame award was created to recognize and honor drivers who show professional integrity and demonstrate extraordinary commitment…
Russell Gossett, director of the Murfreesboro Solid Waste Department, is the newest STARS award recipient. Mayor Shane McFarland recognized Gossett Jan. 27 before the regular City Council meeting. Gossett joined the City team as director of Solid Waste on Sept. 28, 2020, after serving in the private sector for FedEx Freight and Republic Services. Recently,…
Plainview Elementary School has been chosen as the winner of the TSBA 2021 School of the Year Award. The award from the Tennessee School Boards Association recognizes the school for its excellence in design. The Principal, Dr. Mark Gonyea, accepted the award in November at the Gaylord Opryland Resort. The building, “gets kids excited” and…
Murfreesboro Medical Clinic and SurgiCenter (MMC) announced that applications are now being accepted for the ‘Drs. David and Yolando Chatman Scholarship’. The scholarship will be awarded to a local college junior, senior or graduate student who is advancing to medical school and is also a member of an ethnic minority group that is often underrepresented…