18th annual event benefits longtime preschool on campus Middle Tennessee State University’s Ann Campbell Early Learning Center will host the 18th annual “Saddle Up” fundraiser on Saturday, April 19, again inviting the public to come out for this signature family-friendly event in support of the longtime preschool facility that also serves as a training ground…
MTSU Arts is proud to present an evening of dance, music and theatre during its annual MTSU Arts Celebration Concert on Saturday, April 5. Emcee and special guest performer opera singer Wendy Bryn Harmer will join talented MTSU students, faculty and staff to perform at the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Tucker Theatre located at 615 Champion Way. Free parking is available…
Two students and an assistant professor from Middle State University’s School of Music recently led a three-day cello workshop in the Cayman Islands for around 30 students. Assistant professor of cello and academic studies Bryan Hayslett, along with Annalisa Thomas, a senior majoring in music, and Jayna Powell, a graduate teaching assistant working on her…
Middle Tennessee State University’s proposed Master of Science in Legal Studies, set to be taught in partnership with the Nashville School of Law, has earned approval by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission, the largest remaining hurdle in launching the new degree, the university announced Friday, March 28. THEC, which reviews new academic degree programs among…
Middle Tennessee State University associate professor Vishwas Bedekar is the recipient of the same national honor for the second time in three years. Bedekar, coordinator for the mechanical engineering technology concentration in the Department of Engineering Technology’s bachelor’s degree program, is one of eight Society of Manufacturing Engineers Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award winners for 2024….
Volunteering for Relay for Life comes naturally for Middle Tennessee State University social work major Sloane Underhill. “A lot of family here have had cancer,” said Underhill, 21, of Murfreesboro, event recruitment chair, mentioning a cousin, Taylor Blanton of Woodbury, who spoke at the 2024 MTSU Relay for Life. Underhill’s mother, Tracy Underhill, is also…
University Board of Trustees also view select faculty project presentations Middle Tennessee State University’s undergraduate admissions efforts to date has resulted in a 14% increase in admitted freshmen compared to last year, according to figures presented to the institution’s Board of Trustees at its quarterly meeting Tuesday, March 18. MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee told…
Middle Tennessee State University student Elizabeth Donaghey was making plans for a future in event planning at the recent Tourism and Hospitality/Leisure and Sport Management Career Fair on campus. “I feel this is very beneficial,” said Donaghey of Murfreesboro, who connected with Visit Franklin at the career fair and plans to intern there this summer….
Deadline April 15 for agencies with programs aimed at repairing damages caused by the opioid crisis The Rutherford County Opioid Board seeks to form partnerships with agencies in the community to repair damages caused by the opioid crisis. Proposals are being accepted now through April 15 for a 12-month funding cycle beginning July 1. Proposal applications and…
A variety of events including bull riding, chuck wagon races and clowns will be part of the upcoming CFRC Rodeo hosted by The Community Foundation of Rutherford County. The rodeo returns for a two-night run, starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, and Saturday, March 1, at Middle Tennessee State University’s Miller Coliseum, 304B W….